Myasthenia Gravis Association (MGA) | Supporting MG sufferers in IrelandMyasthenia Gravis Association (MGA)

"The Myasthenia Gravis Association has been a huge support to my family during Elizabeth's illness, so I am really determined now to raise awareness about MG and help families throughout Ireland to find out more about its symptoms and effects."

What is Myasthenia Gravis?

Also known as 'The Ragdoll Illness', Myasthenia Gravis (MG) is an auto-immune disease that weakens the muscles of the upper body.
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Patient Support

The MGA provides access to a specialist nurse as well as information on the MG illness.

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Patient Stories

Mary Halligan: "My whole experience of living with myasthenia gravis has been greatly improved by my association with the Myasthenia Gravis Association."
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Ways to Help

You can help fund our patient support work by donating, purchasing products, and participating in events.

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Our Events

The MGA runs three branded events: the Ronnie Whelan Annual Golf Classic and The Annual Ragdoll Walk, and the MGA Schools Plant a Bulb Event.
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About the MGA

Whether you are concerned about symptoms or have been newly diagnosed, the MGA is here to lend support.
Ronnie Whelan's Story
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Thank you so much to ALL of you who voted, shared and promoted the Myasthenia Gravis Association for the Better Together Awards over the past few weeks! Your votes have put Ronnie Whelan in a close 3rd place out of 38 entries and our video in 6th place out of a whopping 187 entries...that's some
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