The My Moving Brain initiative is being led by our colleagues in FutureNeuro - Ireland’s Centre for Translational Brain Science, funded by Research Ireland. The initiative as whole aims to highlight why neurological conditions should not be a barrier to participation in sport.
We are delighted to be supporting the My Moving Brain series and to be a named partner in the overall project as from an Epilepsy Ireland perspective, will present a fantastic opportunity to educate those involved in sports clubs locally that epilepsy is not a barrier to participation in sport.
There have been instances of people approaching our service who have not been included in a sporting activity due to their epilepsy. Often, this is simply down to a lack of awareness of the condition and when simple safety measures are put in place, a person with epilepsy can fully participate.
After fantastic events in Dublin and Cork in recent months, My Moving Brain will be travelling to Maynooth in Co. Kildare on June 28th. The event will feature a range of speakers with expert and personal experience of neurological conditions - such as Professor Norman Delanty and Epilepsy Ireland supporter, Dr. Michael McKillop - who will speak about how he navigated life with epilepsy to become a four-time paralympic champion. The full agenda is included below.
Alongside the fantastic speakers, there will also be an opportunity to try different sporting activities, meet some of FutureNeuro's researchers and hear about their work, and visit engagement stands from patient organisations like Epilepsy Ireland and others.
This family friendly event is open to people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities so please come along and join us for the latest event of the My Moving Brain Series! We look forward to seeing you there!
Further information on the event can be found by visiting FutureNeuro's Eventbrite page or by scrolling below.
WHEN?
Saturday June 28th, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
WHERE?
Maynooth Post Primary School, Moyglare Road, Maynooth. Co. Kildare. W23 X6X8
WHO?
This event is open to people with epilepsy of all ages and their families. The event is also particularly targeted at sports clubs, coaches, leaders and volunteers. Please encourage your local club to attend and learn more!
AGENDA
- 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM: Networking with Sports Activities, Mini Science Fair & Engagement Stands
- 2:45 PM - 2:55 PM: Welcome to My Moving Brain - Lyndsey Butterworth and Michael McKillop MBE
- 3:00 PM - 3:10 PM: Welcome to Maynooth
- 3:10 PM - 3:25 PM: Living with a Brain Condition: Insights from a Neurologist – Prof Norman Delanty, Beaumont Hospital
- 3:25 PM - 3:35 PM: Participation for All: Reimagining Sport Through the Lens of Disability – Cllr. Donna Phelan
- 3:35 PM - 3:45 PM: Climbing the Himalayas – Philip O'Dwyer, person living with early onset Parkinsons
- 3:45 PM - 3:55 PM: Turas, a Lifelong Journey with the GAA - Declan Campbell
- 3:55 PM - 4:10 PM: Seizing Control: Winning with Epilepsy – Michael McKillop MBE – Four Time Paralympic champion, person with epilepsy and motivational speaker
- 4:10 PM - 4:30 PM: Panel Discussion - Making Sports Accessible: Opportunities and Obstacles
- 4:30 PM - 4:35 PM: Closing Remarks
REGISTRATION
To register for this event, click the button below to register on Eventbrite.
Please note..
If you need any information or support regarding epilepsy as you progress on your journey with the condition or as you support a loved one living with the condition, please do not hesitate to get in touch with your local Community Resource Officer. You can find their details by visiting the 'Our Local Services' section of our website.