Mattie Lynch of Lynch Motors Ballyjamesduff, was among a group of 10 cyclists who cycled from Mizen to Malin (a total of 615km) in aid of Brainwave, the Irish Epilepsy Association. A total of €9,000 was raised by the cycle.

Did you know that?
One in 20 people will have a one-off epileptic seizure at some point in their life (although this does not necessarily mean that they have epilepsy).

One in 50 people will have epilepsy at some time in their life (not everyone with epilepsy will have it for life).
5 people are diagnosed with epilepsy in Ireland every day.

Up to 5% of people with epilepsy will be affected by flashing lights (called photosensitive epilepsy).