# epilepsy - Tuesday 20 August, 2019
Sacha Dekker took part in Beaumont Hospital Foundation’s annual Honour Your Heroes event today.
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# epilepsy - Monday 10 June, 2019
The discovery was made by researchers at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland.
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# epilepsy - Tuesday 7 May, 2019
The legislation to underpin the medicinal cannabis scheme is due to be signed off on in the coming weeks.
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# epilepsy - Tuesday 20 November, 2018
John Mountaine received a fine of €100.
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# epilepsy - Thursday 1 November, 2018
The move has been welcomed by some, while others say the new rules are still too restrictive.
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# epilepsy - Tuesday 23 October, 2018
Each one of us will experience death or personal loss at some point so for me it seems logical to share my path to try and offer reassurance and hope to others, writes Mark Earley 18 months after the death of his wife Liane.
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# epilepsy - Tuesday 7 August, 2018
An advocacy group representing the man said he has lost “his rights as a citizen”.
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# epilepsy - Sunday 20 May, 2018
Living with epilepsy is challenging, it is a challenge for those who have the condition but it’s also a challenge for their friends and family, writes Eva-Jayne Gaffney.
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# epilepsy - Sunday 18 February, 2018
Richael Timothy was forced to retire from Gaelic football at 21 with epilepsy, but has found a new lease of life in para-cycling.
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# epilepsy - Thursday 25 January, 2018
People with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, a severe and lifelong form of childhood-onset epilepsy, were found to have benefitted from the treatment.
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# epilepsy - Sunday 10 December, 2017
Many people with the condition say they find it difficult to decide who to tell, and how to go about it.
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# epilepsy - Tuesday 26 September, 2017
An Irish woman whose three children have disabilities will give evidence at a public hearing today.
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# epilepsy - Thursday 20 April, 2017
The types of birth defects attributed to the drug included spina bifida as well as defects of the heart and genital organs.
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# epilepsy - Thursday 23 February, 2017
Vera Twomey met with Health Minister Simon Harris today.
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# epilepsy - Saturday 11 February, 2017
Monday is International Epilepsy Day. Ailbhe Benson (27) reveals her personal journey with the condition that affects over 37,000 people in Ireland.
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# epilepsy - Thursday 24 November, 2016
A parent of a severe epilepsy sufferer said cannabidiol helped to greatly reduce her seizures.
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# epilepsy - Thursday 17 November, 2016
Tristan Cahalane suffers from an extremely rare form of epilepsy and cannabis oil helps with his treatment.
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# epilepsy - Saturday 24 September, 2016
TDs will debate medicinal cannabis use in the near future.
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# epilepsy - Friday 29 April, 2016
Some 11 types of pharmaceutical medication have failed to improve Ava Barry’s condition.
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# epilepsy - Thursday 21 April, 2016
Epilepsy Ireland said the Facebook ad had caused upset and hurt to people with epilepsy and their families.
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# epilepsy - Sunday 14 February, 2016
I enjoyed partying and drinking with friends but then I was diagnosed with epilepsy.
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# epilepsy - Saturday 2 January, 2016
Trigger was then taken to a local vet to be put down.
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# epilepsy - Thursday 17 December, 2015
Irish-led research could lead to a breakthrough in treatment for people with epilepsy.
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# epilepsy - Friday 28 August, 2015
Vacant positions have been filled but the unit will not reopen until 21 September.
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# epilepsy - Wednesday 18 February, 2015
She says, “I do.” He says, “You’ll do.”
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# epilepsy - Tuesday 3 February, 2015
A former Irish cricketer talks about her diagnosis of epilepsy.
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# epilepsy - Saturday 13 September, 2014
The swim is in memory of a family friend with epilepsy who died in 2010.
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# epilepsy - Thursday 7 August, 2014
The results could be good news for those suffering from nervous system disorders.
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# epilepsy - Wednesday 30 July, 2014
The Health Products Regulatory Authority said this is just a precautionary measure and patients do not have to return packs to their pharmacy.
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# epilepsy - Monday 10 February, 2014
A new campaign to raise awareness about epilepsy is supported by Ireland’s rugby coach Joe Schmidt, whose son has the condition.
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# epilepsy - Sunday 28 July, 2013
Everybody’s talking about garda behaviour at the 2010 student protest, injuries at Croagh Patrick and continued violence in Egypt.
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People with epilepsy are asking to be informed in advance about the type of lighting at shows – so they don’t have to leave due to seizure risk.
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# epilepsy - Monday 22 July, 2013
The risk is heightened for individuals who suffer from depression or other psychiatric conditions.
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# epilepsy - Thursday 9 May, 2013
The group believe generic versions of anti-epileptic drugs could lead to “breakthrough seizures”.
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# epilepsy - Monday 25 February, 2013
Gráinne O’Connor, 27, had originally been declined funding by the HSE, even though her required treatment is not available in Ireland.
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# epilepsy - Monday 11 February, 2013
Today marks European Epilepsy Day, a disease which is still underfunded, understaffed and underdeveloped in Ireland, writes John Verling.
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Many common misconceptions about epilepsy and its treatment still exist in Ireland. Here’s what you need to know.
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# epilepsy - Sunday 29 July, 2012
Irish researchers have discovered a new gene that could offer new hope to epilepsy sufferers.
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# epilepsy - Tuesday 1 May, 2012
Simon Hutchinson has crossed the half way point in his quest to cycle around the globe, but nothing is going according to plan.
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# epilepsy - Monday 19 December, 2011
Twenty-four year old Simon Hutchinson tells us about his plans to circumnavigate the world on his bike. Alone. No biggie.
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