Having another quiz?
Wednesday, May 27, 2020Is it time for another quiz night with family & friends while you're social distancing? Are you tired of being tasked to come up with the questions for the weekly quiz night? 
News
Surviving COVID 19 from a psychological perspective: Advice for people with epilepsy and their families.
Thursday, May 21, 2020Our colleagues in the International Bureau for Epilepsy have recently published a paper offering advice on how best to survive the psychological impacts that the COVID19 pandemic has brought with it.
TSC Day - May 15th
Thursday, May 14, 2020May 15th marks TSC Day - a global awareness day for the condition Tuberous Sclerosis Comples.
Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC) is a rare genetic condition which affects approximately 1 in 6000 people. There are approximately 700 people in Ireland today with TSC according to TSC Ireland - the national support group for people with TSC and their families.
Can you take a minute to support our work?
Wednesday, May 13, 2020We are asking for barely a minute of your time to help support our work by nominating Epilepsy Ireland for a potential funding boost under the Ecclesiastical Movement for Good.
National Epilepsy Week
Friday, May 8, 2020May 18th – May 24th marks National Epilepsy Week and sees a number of epilepsy organisations from the UK & Ireland come together to raise awareness of the condition.
As the only representative patient organisation for people with epilepsy and their families in Ireland, we are proud to be taking part in the week alongside our colleagues in the UK.
ILAE launch survey on COVID19 & Epilepsy
Thursday, May 7, 2020The International League Against Epilepsy have launched a survey regarding the impact of COVID19 on people with epilepsy.
5 More Ways over 5 Days
Thursday, May 7, 2020Recently we featured a series of videos from Daniel Flynn - Principal Psychology Manager of the Cork/Kerry mental health services - with tips to manage emotions & mental wellbeing during the COVID19 situation. You can see those here.
EAA announce All- Ireland Championship....!
Wednesday, May 6, 2020With the cancellation of our annual Cork Flag Day due to COVID19, we've decided to hold a national flag themed event instead!!
HPRA Drug Safety Newsletter highlights risks of Sodium Valproate
Tuesday, May 5, 2020In the latest edition of their Drug Safety Newsletter, the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) have reminded heathcare professionals on their roles & responsibilities when it comes to prescribing & dispensing the epilepsy drug sodium valproate (epilim).
Stress Control online sessions
Tuesday, May 5, 2020A new series of Stress Control online sessions are set to begin on Monday, May 11th. These are undoubtably stressful times and for many people with epilepsy, stress can lead to increased seizures so it's important to do what you can to help manage your stress in the current environment.
The sessions will be led by Dr Jim White, consultant clinical psychologist and will be broadcast on youtube live. The timetable for the classes and what is covered is contained in the image below: