Living with MS28 Nov 2025

MS Ireland CE Ava Battles

We are delighted to say we close out Season 1 of Living with MS with a wonderful, informative conversation with Ava Battles, CE of MS Ireland.

We’ll hear about Ava’s journey to leading MS Ireland and how MS Ireland has grown and evolved to meet the real-world needs of the MS community across Ireland.

Ava opens up about her role; the impact MS Ireland is making and the people and stories that drive her work. We also discuss what the future might hold for the MS community in Ireland.

If you or someone you know is affected by MS — or you’re simply curious about what it takes to lead a charity, then this episode is for you.

The Living with MS Podcast series aims to give a voice to the Irish MS community as our guests share their own personal multiple sclerosis story from diagnosis to today.

Every person with MS has different symptoms, different reactions to being diagnosed, different journeys and this series aims to share those stories every month to hopefully help you get a better understanding of MS.

For more information on MS Ireland and multiple sclerosis go to our website here https://www.ms-society.ie

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Niall O'Brien - Cycling Mizen to Malin in Ireland

In this episode of the Living with MS podcast, Niall O’Brien shares his experience of living with MS for 20 years and preparing to cycle from Mizen Head to Malin Head in support of MS Ireland.Niall sp...

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Margaret O'Leary - Arctic Challenge 2027 Ambassador

In this episode of the Living with MS podcast, we are joined by Margaret O’Leary from Arklow, Co. Wicklow.Originally from Poland, Margaret has lived in Ireland for 20 years and now lives with her husb...

3 Jul 34min

Ann Van Hemelendonck and Chris Conroy

In this special episode, marking World MS Day, we hear the inspiring story of Ann Van Hemelendonck, a resident of Tramore Nursing Home in County Waterford, and Chris Conroy, Activities Coordinator at ...

20 Mai 33min

Katie O'Loughlin - Arctic Challenge 2027 Ambassador

In this episode of the Living with MS Podcast, we speak with Katie O’Loughlin from Galway, a mum of two, dog groomer, and one of the inspiring women training for the MS Ireland Women’s Arctic Challeng...

30 Apr 22min

Trevis L Gleason on advocacy and writing about MS

Welcome to Living with MS Podcast, the podcast from MS Ireland where we share real experiences of life with multiple sclerosis.We’re starting season 2 with a very special guest — writer, speaker, the ...

20 Mar 40min

Colette Brooks Cunningham - Having a Partner Living with MS

Welcome back to Living with MS, the podcast from MS Ireland that shares the real stories, challenges, and triumphs of people across the MS community.Today, we are chatting with Colette Brooks Cunningh...

29 Okt 202539min

Louise Power on advocating for the MS Community

This month, we are joined by MS Readathon Ambassador Louise Power, a mum of two from Ballina, Co. Mayo, who was diagnosed with MS in 2015.Louise opens up about her journey, how activism and advocacy h...

30 Sep 202535min