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Epilepsy Ireland are currently seeking participants for the 24th year of our Training for Success course in ATU Sligo.

We recently welcomed a new member of staff to our TFS team in the form of Jenny Jimoh - who also just happens to be a former graduate of the course!

To help aid people with epilepsy who may be thinking of joining the QQI Level 5 course, Jenny has provided information on what drew her to the course which she now works on which you can read below....

Epilepsy Ireland have been informed by the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) that the anti-epileptic drug, Levetiracetam 100mg/ml oral solution is now deemed an interchangeable medicine.

Medicines that are regarded as interchangeable are subject to generic substitution.

An epic Cycle is officially underway - can you help support the Cycle for Shane?

Read more about a new project that we have invested in.

We will be meeting with Minister for Health later this month. Read more about our ongoing campaign.

Read our 'Use of Funds' statement for 2021, which outlines how we raise and use our funds at Epilepsy Ireland.

Our Patron, Rick O'Shea is showing his support for the Cycle for Shane - which is less than one month away! You can watch Rick's message of support to the cyclists taking part below...

We were delighted to recently receive funding from three local authorities via the Community Activities Programme 2022.

Our funding applications were approved by Donegal , Kerry & Cork County Council's to support the purchase of HEPA Air Purifiers for our offices in these areas, thanks to the Department of Rural and Community Development.

Our colleagues in the Irish Epilepsy League are supporting our campaign around the eligibility criteria for deferred exams.

Read our letter to the Minister regarding the WHO's Global Action Plan on Epilepsy.