February 10th marked International Epilepsy Day and while we hope you were busy becoming clear on seizure first aid and our key words of TIME, SAFE, STAY, we understand that you may missed some of the coverage that was secured to help promote the important message of TIME, SAFE, STAY and epilepsy awareness.
Luckily, we were keeping a close eye on what was happening on the airwaves and even further afield, so this piece highlights **some** of what you might have missed!
Sky Television Adverts
While we hope you know that the video below was the feature campaign video, did you know that it has also been featured on Sky TV and Sky Video on demand for the last number of days? If not, you do now!
Digital Radio Adverts with Rick
Once again, our patron Rick O’Shea lent his voice to the campaign, as part of an ear-catching radio advert promoting that important message of TIME, SAFE, STAY!
Digital Out of Home Adverts
If you were out and about over the last few days in Jervis Shopping Centre, Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre, Omni Shopping Centre in Dublin; Douglas Village Shopping Centre in Cork; Parkway Shopping Centre in Limerick; Galway Shopping Centre or Eyre Square in Galway – you might have seen a familiar face of Gareth looking back at you with our key message of TIME, SAFE, STAY being promoted in these centres with a busy footfall!
Surfing the web?
While our website is the hub for all information on Time, Safe, Stay, did you know that there were digital advertisements across other sites as well? Again, you may have spotted the familiar face of Gareth looking back at you on some of your favourite sites promoting the key message of TIME, SAFE, STAY – as can be seen on the Irish Independent below!
Media Coverage
- Irish Times with Emma
In the lead up to #Epilepsy Day, one of the faces of our campaign, Emma spoke to the Irish Times about her lived experience of epilepsy and some of the seen and unseen challenges it can bring. You can read the article by visiting the ‘Irish Times’ website. - Irish Daily Mail & EveryMum.ie with Lisa
Also, in the lead up to the day, our volunteer Lisa spoke to the Irish Daily Mail about her journey with the condition. You can read her interview by visiting the Everymum.ie website. - The Irish Examiner with the Fallon Family & Dr. Donnacha O’Brien
In a fantastic feature, the Fallon Family & Dr. Donnacha O’Brien spoke to the Irish Examiner about Mikey’s surgery journey at CHI and his journey with epilepsy. Visit the Irish Examiner website to read in full. -
Ciarán and Newbridge Educate Together on RTÉ News 2Day!
A fantastic feature with epilepsy warrior Ciarán and his school, which is an excellent watch. Luckily, the RTÉ News 2day team sent us the clipping and you can watch in full below – the future is bright when it comes to epilepsy awareness!
- The Irish Independent with Alex
For #EpilepsyDay, the Irish Independent spoke with Alex Kelly about her journey with epilepsy, and all the ups and downs she has experienced as a result. An incredible read, you can access the story in full by visiting the Irish Independent website (paywall). - Dublin Live with Mileaha
Mileaha McCarton spoke to the team at Dublin Live about her lived experience of epilepsy in the lead-up to #EpilepsyDay. You can read her story by visiting the Dublin Live website. - Irish Independent with Mileaha
Mileaha was certainly busy spreading awareness as she also spoke to the Irish Independent about life with epilepsy. Visit the Irish Independent website to read more. - Irish Examiner with Jack & Paddy
For #EpilepsyDay, the Irish Examiner spoke with our volunteer Jack about his experiences with epilepsy, while also speaking to our Advocacy & Communications Manager, Paddy, about our campaign to develop a strategy to reduce epilepsy-related deaths. You can read their interview in full by visiting the Irish Examiner website. - KCLRFM with Steph
Our volunteer Steph Hanlon spoke to KCLR about her experiences with epilepsy. You can listen back by visiting the KCLRFM website. - Southeast FM with Wayne & Paddy
Our volunteer Wayne O’Reilly joined with our Advocacy & Communications Manager Paddy to speak to South East FM to discuss his journey with epilepsy and our campaign. You can listen back by visiting the South East FM website. - Radio Kerry with Louise
Our volunteer Louise spoke with Radio Kerry about her experiences with epilepsy. Unfortunately a link is not yet available. - RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta with Kate
Our volunteer Kate took to the airwaves As Gaeilge to promote Am, Slán, Fan. Visit the RTÉ website to listen back! - Dublin Live with Paddy
Dublin live went live with our Advocacy & Communications Manager Paddy on #EpilepsyDay to discuss our campaign and TIME, SAFE, STAY with their 350k followers on Facebook. Visit Dublin Live’s Facebook to watch the interview. - The Irish Mirror & RTÉ Drivetime with Deputy Eoghan Kenny
Ireland’s youngest TD and person with epilepsy was busy on #EpilepsyDay, sharing his experience with the Irish Mirror – and speaking with RTÉ Drivetime later in the day to share his experiences with epilepsy and outline support for Epilepsy Ireland's campaign to make Ireland’s schools seizure safe. Visit the Irish Mirror website to read his story or visit the RTÉ Website to listen back. You can read more about our campaign for seizure safe schools by visiting the ‘Advocacy’ section of our website. - Oireachtas Support for TIME, SAFE, STAY
Deputy Kenny wasn’t the only elected representative showing his support for our campaign with Ministers and Deputies from all parties and none taking the time to share the important TIME, SAFE, STAY message with their constituents and supporters. Thank you to everyone who shared. - RTÉ News Digital feature
Across their social channels and website, the RTE News Digital team featured a video with Emma, one of the faces of the campaign, speaking about TIME, SAFE, STAY. You can watch the video by visiting the RTÉ News website
Other Coverage
- Our campaign was featured on National and regional radio bulletins across the country yesterday – helping amplify the message of TIME, SAFE, STAY. Visit the Highland Radio website or visit the Newstalk website for an example of this in action
- In the lead up to #EpilepsyDay, we issued specific media statements to each county in Ireland’s local media – with many covering the important message of TIME, SAFE, STAY. Visit the Leitrim Observer website for an example of this in action.
- We also issued a National Media statement for International Epilepsy Day, with this not only being covered on the airwaves (as mentioned above) but also online and in print. Visit the Irish Independent website for an example of this.
- Epilepsy Ireland's team of Community Resource Officers were also out and about with information stands in hospitals and venues across the country - raising awareness of epilepsy in a range of different settings, like they do every day!
We would like to thank everyone for their support for International Epilepsy Day 2025, especially all those who have shared their lived experience – some of which are not featured in the above list.
If you would like to get involved in our awareness raising efforts across the year, please consider becoming a Media Volunteer. You can find more details on this by visiting the ‘Become a Media Volunteer’ page on our website.
Thank you again for your support and please continue to encourage family, friends and colleagues to learn more about TIME, SAFE, STAY today by visiting the ‘International Epilepsy Day’ page on our website.
