On today’s show Máire spoke with Peter Murphy from Epilepsy Ireland about European Epilepsy Day, which is today. Epilepsy is the most common serious neurological condition in Ireland and 1 in 115 people in Ireland or 37,000 people over the age of five years have a diagnosis of epilepsy. It is also estimated that 1 in 26 people will develop epilepsy at some point in their lives. To coincide with the day Epilepsy Ireland released results of national consumer research amongst 1000+ people conducted in January 2014. This research found that significant misunderstanding exists regarding the correct actions to take when responding to a seizure. The research showed that; 32% of people would attempt to put something in the person’s mouth during a seizure to prevent them from swallowing their tongue,12% of respondents would try and restrain the person’s movements & 70% would call an ambulance. The first two actions are completely inappropriate and potentially dangerous. An ambulance is only required in limited circumstances such as for a person’s first seizure, if the seizure lasts longer than five minutes or if the person has become injured during the seizure. For more info please visit www.epilepsy.ie
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Irish Tenor Finbarr Wright was also a guest of the show. Arguably Ireland’s finest tenor will bring a unique celebration of the life and music of Luciano Pavarotti to UCH Limerick on Valentine’s night, Friday 14th February. In a multi-media presentation, the audience will enjoy images from a legendary life and career and listen to Finbar’s glorious performances of the songs and music that Pavarotti loved to sing, especially his favourite – the passionate Italian love songs. Ever since he released his first album ‘Because’ in 1990, Finbar Wright has been a household name in Ireland. 21 years on, his achievements have been impressive. He has performed in all the major concert halls around the globe from the Albert Hall in London to Sydney Opera House; from the Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles to Carnegie Hall, New York. Working alongside some of the greatest orchestras in the world, he has sung with famous performers as Jerry Lee Lewis and Dame Kiri Te Kanawa.
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