Please Don’t Stigmatise: Annette’s Story
This letter was recently printed in the Irish Medical Times and tells you Annette’s story. Title: Please Don’t Stigmatise Dear Editor I never expected to have to retire early but I had no choice. I developed neuropathic pain from pelvic adhesions due to endometriosis....
PainNet was officially launched 7th May 2026
PainNet, an ENLIGHT European University Thematic Network was officially launched today. PainNet was founded by four ENLIGHT universities – University of Galway (Ireland), Bordeaux (France), Bern (Switzerland) and Ghent (Belgium). Its mission is that together...
New DIGI4MSK Resources to Support People Living with Musculoskeletal Pain
Chronic Pain Ireland is pleased to highlight a new set of free, evidence-based resources for people living with musculoskeletal pain. Digi4MSK is a European Erasmus+ Alliance for Innovation project bringing together universities, healthcare institutions, patient...
SCOPE Project(pilot “Pain Cafe” is one of the winners at this year’s UL’s Engage Citizens’ Assembly!
We’re delighted to share that the SCOPE Project (Student-led Community Outreach for Pain Education and Engagement) is one of the winners at this year’s University of Limerick’s Engage Citizens’ Assembly! In partnership with Chronic Pain Ireland and local...
EFIC Endorses PAINDIFF Recommendations in Sex and Gender in Pain
The European Pain Federation EFIC has officially endorsed the PAINDIFF recommendations for including sex and gender in pain research. Coordinated by Dr Michelle Roche, David Finn, and Brian McGuire at the Centre for Pain Research at the University of Galway, the...
R.E.A.C.H. for Movement
The New Foundations Scheme supports eligible researchers who intend to pursue research, networking and/or dissemination activities within and across the diversity of disciplines. A partnership between School of Health and Human Performance, Dublin City University ...
Valentine’s Campaign Launch – Acts of Love
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThursday 5th February 2026 Acts of Love: How small acts of self-care can help people live well with chronic pain New Valentine’s Day campaign from Chronic Pain Ireland and Societal Impact of Pain Ireland, highlights the role of...
PAINDIFF reshaping sex and gender inclusion in pain research
PAINDIFF reshaping sex and gender inclusion in pain research. Chronic Pain Ireland is pleased to share that a major international manuscript outlining recommendations for the inclusion and study of sex and gender in pain research has been published in Nature...
