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Our vision is to achieve a society where no person's life is limited by epilepsy.

#EpilepsyDay 2025 in the news!

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Collage of different media coverage of IED 2025

Miss any of the coverage of #EpilepsyDay? This article has you covered so be sure to catch up now!

Purple Day®

Epilepsy Ireland supporters fundraising for Purple Day 24

While International Epilepsy Day takes place on February 10th, there is another major day for Epilepsy Ireland in the first quarter of the year! Can you help support our fundraising activities for Purple Day®?

SUDEP

family looking at sunset.

Every year, 33 people can pass away due to Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy. It is vital that the entire epilepsy community is aware of SUDEP and what can be done to reduce the risks so take a moment to learn more.

For GPs

Dr. Henry Smithson with poster about study at International Epilepsy Congress

If you are a GP, you may be interested in our new GP Consultation Guide for your patients with epilepsy.