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Minister Patrick O'Donovan taken to hospital after becoming unwell in Brussels
Irish Government
Arts Minister Patrick O'Donovan was taken to hospital after becoming unwell during an official visit to Brussels.
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Irish drivers warned they must report 23 medical conditions or face fines
Road Safety Authority
Drivers in Ireland are being warned they must declare 23 medical conditions to the NDLS or risk fines and potential criminal penalties under strict licensing rules.
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Teen with rare genetic disorder died due to brain bleed suffered in fall after epileptic seizure, inquest hears
Laois
The mother of Sandra Kuzmecka wiped back tears as she heard it was clear that the girl had been lovingly cared for throughout her life
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Dail’s youngest politician says epilepsy diagnosis won't prevent him from fulfilling dream
Dail
New Labour Party deputy Eoghan Kenny, 24, was told he had the condition at the age of 21 after “rarely having a day off of school from a sickness”
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Fundraiser launched in aid of little Dublin girl's dream to walk after life-threatening infection
GoFundMe
To help raise funds for Eve’s Dream To Walk, the amazing team at Retro Drive-In Movies is hosting a very special screening of Hocus Pocus next week
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€30k raised in 24 hours for little Irish girl who needs life-saving medication
Epilepsy
Clodagh has a severe form of epilepsy that causes her to have multiple seizures per day and sometimes go into cardiac arrest
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Ava Barry, daughter of medicinal cannabis campaigner Vera Twomey, passes away aged 13
In the News
Ava Barry, who had Dravet Syndrome, passed away peacefully in hospital in Cork on Friday
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Hamburg starlet Saido Balde, 14, hospitalised after collapsing on pitch during match
HSV
Hamburg's 14-year-old winger Saido Balde is regarded as one of the top young prospects in German football but he suffered a suspected epileptic seizure during a match on Tuesday
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Woman diagnosed with rare condition after experiencing uncontrollable laughter
Epilepsy
Doctors had originally diagnosed her with anxiety and depression before she was put on medication for 18 months
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Alarm raised over TikTok trend promoting epilepsy medication as 'diet pills'
TikTok
"Diet claims that are unrealistic and not supported by evidence-based science on social media can be dangerous"
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Russell Howard reveals his brother shared his bed for a year after terrifying fit
Russell Howard
Comedian Russell Howard has spoken about the dramatic effect his brother's epilepsy has had on him in a new Netflix stand-up show and accompanying documentary
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Olly Murs stops concert to thank fan with Down Syndrome who knows all of his lyrics
Olly Murs
Earlier this month, Olly Murs was praised for pausing one of his concerts to check on a fan who was having an epileptic seizure
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Emmerdale's Isobel Steele on character's asexuality, album plans and 'great' co-star
Emmerdale
Isobel Steele has spent five years playing Emmerdale's alcoholic epileptic wildchild Liv Flaherty. Here she tells Jen Pharo about her album hopes, the touching messages she receives from fans struggling with asexuality and her relationship with co-star Bradley Johnson
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Young dad dies in sleep leaving one-year-old baby and 'hole that will never be filled'
Epilepsy
Josh Willoughby, who 'lived life to the full,' tragically died after suffering an epileptic seizure
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Hamilton star Miguel Cervantes says daughter has sadly died aged just 3
Epilepsy
The family's "hearts are shattered" but they say they will never forget her brave fight for live
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Strictly's James Cracknell voices fears 10-hour rehearsals will lead to an epileptic fit
James Cracknell
James explained he worries training to hard for the Strictly ballroom could cause him to have an epileptic fit
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Irish tot fighting for life after seizure while on holidays in Canary Islands
Epilepsy
Jaiden Potter, from Co Down, collapsed while on holidays
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Cameron Boyce's cause of death confirmed by family
Celebrity News
Disney star Cameron Boyce died after suffering an epileptic seizure in his sleep
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Cameron Boyce's 'epilepsy struggle revealed' after dying from seizure in his sleep
Cameron Boyce
Disney's Cameron Boyce reportedly battled epilepsy, it has been revealed two days after his death
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Irish researchers discover potential way to warn epilepsy sufferers of oncoming seizures
Epilepsy
'People with epilepsy often report that one of the most difficult aspects of living with the disease is never knowing when a seizure will occur'
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Billy Caldwell's mum blasts 'orchestrated cruelty' against son refused medical cannabis AGAIN
This Morning
Charlotte Caldwell insisted that her son had been 'discriminated' against as the new BPNA guidelines have prevented Billy from receiving his new cannabis medication
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Galway family 'desperate' for help for young daughter unable to walk or talk due to rare disability
Epilepsy
They want to raise enough funds to build an extension at the family's house with a new room for Tina
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Gogglebox stars Steph and Dom's secret heartbreak over 18-year-old son
Documentaries
In their Channel 4 documentary, Steph & Dom: Can Cannabis Save Our Son?, the pair looks at whether cannabis oil could help treat their son's severe epilepsy
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Steph and Dom Parker: Every day we wake up worrying if our son will still be alive
Epilepsy
Gogglebox stars Steph and Dom Parker have new hope for son Max, who is autistic and has severe epilepsy, after the legalisation of medicinal cannabis. They share their story tonight on Channel 4 in Steph & Dom: Can Cannabis Save Our Son?
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