Welcome!
Research Motor Neurone (RMN) is a charitable organisation based in Trinity College Dublin founded in 2007. The purpose of the Foundation is to support research in Motor Neurone Disease (MND), also known as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) undertaken by Trinity’s MND research group. RMN also strives to increase awareness of this incurable disease at both a national and international level.
MND research in Ireland is led by Orla Hardiman, Professor of Neurology at Trinity College Dublin and a world authority on MND and related neurodegeneration. Ongoing research is needed to discover the cause, treatment and methods of improving quality of life for MND sufferers and their families.
The generous support from our donors helps us make progress in finding ways to help those who suffer from this debilitating condition. It is through the fundraising endeavours of all our sponsors that essential funds are raised to support RMN and our ongoing vital research. Thank you all for your kindness and continued support.
Read our Newsletter for an overview of key events and research involving RMN over the last 12 months.
If you are interested in making a donation please click on the below link to donate directly and safely via credit card or to set up your own fundraising
Join us at the Glasnevin Campus on September 2, 2026 at 9:30 AM (IST) for the Motor Neurone Disease Study Day. This in-person event is a great opportunity to connect and hear from leading clinicians and experts who will share the latest evidence, clinical insights, and best practices in the management of Motor Neurone Disease (MND). The programme offers an opportunity to enhance your knowledge, discuss multidisciplinary approaches to care, and network with colleagues committed to improving outcomes for people living with MND.
Tickets are available to purchase through Eventbrite by clicking the registration button below. Student discount is available by contacting researchmnd@tcd.ie.
Aileen Barrett Memorial Bursary
Established in 2024 in honour of Ms. Aileen Barrett and designed to support allied healthcare professionals working in the field of MND who exemplify the passion, values, and spirit that Aileen embodied.
We encourage eligible practicing healthcare professionals working in the MND field to apply and take advantage of this opportunity to enhance their educational and personal development.
Applications are now open for eligible applicants wishing to apply for the bursary for upcoming year.
A maximum of up to €2400 can be claimed for training, travel, or study purposes.
How to Apply: Interested applicants should email Aisling Keenan at researchmnd@tcd.ie for more information on how to apply.
Professor Hardiman and Maeve Kilgannon highlighting MND in Ireland AM Interview
Congratulations, Professor Hardiman & Maeve Kilgannon
Professor Hardiman and Maeve Kilgannon represented the MND community in a fantastic interview on Ireland AM, where they highlighted the need for more awareness of the disease, and the importance of research funding.
Their dedication to advocating for those affected by MND is truly inspiring, and their efforts help shine a light on the challenges faced by individuals and families living with this disease.
Let’s continue to raise awareness and support vital research to find better treatments and, ultimately, a cure. Every conversation, every donation, and every act of support makes a difference.
? Join the movement—spread the word and help fund research today!
If you would like to make a donation to aid our vital research please click here
Creating the Future: Prof Orla Hardiman on tackling motor neurone disease
In the first interview in a series profiling Ireland’s research leaders, Professor Orla Hardiman speaks to Ann O’Dea, CEO and co-founder of Silicon Republic about a life dedicated to improving the lives of those with motor neurone disease and as a clinician, researcher and research leader, and what led her to become Ireland’s leading authority in neurology.
Ann O’Dea and Prof Orla Hardiman. Image: © Connor McKenna/SiliconRepublic.com
Fundraising
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Beaumont MND Clinic
Our Specialists in Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy and Nutrition, and we have access to Respiratory Medicine and …
Research
Information about the latest research, research resources and our research blog can be found if you click on the button below!
The Clinical Team
The Clinical Team consists of many people with different knowledge. A neurologist, social workers, therapists, and more who do their best for the patients.
Telehealth in MND
TiM stands for Telehealth in Motor Neuron Disease. The TiM platform is a system hosted on the application, MyPathway, through which people living with MND…
PRECISION ALS
Europe’s largest ALS research initiative.
Charity Number: CHY 17822
Registered Charity Number: 20067076
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