MedSafetyWeek 2025
November 3rd-9th is #MedSafetyWeek – an annual global campaign to highlight the importance of reporting suspected side effects and safety issues resulting from a person’s medication.
News
Thank you to our Dublin Marathon runners!
A huge thank you to everyone who ran the Dublin Marathon during the bank holiday weekend! See how you can still donate to their incredible efforts in support of Epilepsy Ireland!
New wearable brain scanner at Trinity a potential game-changer for epilepsy research!
The team at Epilepsy Ireland were delighted to recently visit Trinity College Dublin for a tour of a new piece of technology which is being heralded as potential game-changer for neurological research in Ireland– including epilepsy research.
Irish based clinical trial on 24/7 EEG device begins
The EEG device is implanted underneath the skin on the scalp in a procedure that lasts about 20 minutes under anesthetic.
Michael McKillop appointed as first Epilepsy Ireland Ambassador!
Michael McKillop was appointed our first ambassador at our recent National Conference - find out more!
Epilepsy Ireland name Volunteers of the Year for 2025!
We were delighted to name Melissa Ryan, Rebecca Reid and their families as our volunteers of the year for 2025 at our recent National Conference.
SUDEP Action Day 2025 Report
Read our report on SUDEP Action Day 2025
Campaign for national strategy to reduce epilepsy-related deaths raised in Seanad and Dáil
October 15th marked SUDEP Action Day - one of the most important days in our annual calendar to raise awareness of Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy and what can be done to mitigate the risks of SUDEP.
EI supported EpiKNOW project featured in leading medical journal
The EpiKNOW project was supported by Epilepsy Ireland and led by our colleagues in the Royal College of Surgeons.
Media Statement: Epilepsy Ireland urges state-led action to reduce epilepsy-related deaths
Read our statement for SUDEP Action Day 2025.