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Epilepsy Ireland are currently hiring for the role of Fundraising & Development Manager.

Reporting to our CEO, the successful candidate will be a key member of the senior management team and will be responsible for leading the development and implementation of the organisation’s income generation strategies to meet the objectives of our 2022-2026 Strategic Plan.

Tickets are now on sale for a special night of celebration, set to take place in the Talbot Hotel, Wexford Town on January 7^th, in memory of the late Louise Young.

Louise, from Murrintown, passed away suddenly on January 8^th, 2021, from Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy. She was just 24 years old.

Read about a recent update regarding Epilepsy Ireland's longstanding campaign.

November 7th to 13th is #MedSafetyWeek - do you know how to report a side effect from medication?

Read the fantastic poem from Isabel in the news section of our website.

Epilepsy Ireland are currently recruiting for a new Community Resource Officer for the Mid-West Region. 

Our Community Resource Officers are the front-line of our service and help support people with epilepsy and their families on their journey with the condition.

Epilepsy Ireland has been notified by the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) that further issues are expected with the supply of the Anti-Seizure medication, Rivotril (Clonazepam).

In September, manufacturing issues created a shortage of the medication and led to difficulties for many patients in having their prescriptions filled. Although supply had returned to normal in recent weeks, it now appears that further shortages are likely.

Read more about an important development regarding this Anti-Seizure medication.

Find out why this epic Cycle has been rightly recognised as part of the annual awards!