My Moving Brain: Community Connect Event in Galway

FutureNeuro Research Ireland Centre

Join us at our "My Moving Brain Community Connect Event" in Galway and be part of the conversation on brain health & inclusion in sport.

O'Donoghue Centre for Drama, Theatre and Performance

Welcome to My Moving Brain: Community Connect Event in Galway! Join us on Saturday, 1st November 2025 from 1:30 PM at O'Donoghue Centre (University of Galway Campus) for an inspiring and inclusive day for everyone!The event is all about bringing the community together to share their insights, ideas and experiences around brain health and explore ways to remove barriers that may limit the opportunities for people living with brain conditions to participate in sport and physical activity.Whether you are an individual or family living with a brain condition, sports coach or volunteer, member of a sports club, teacher, patient organisation representative, researcher or simply interested in hearing more about brain health and wellness, there's something here for everyone.Come along to hear from a range of inspirational speakers about how brain conditions can impact participation in sport, how people with lived experience manage their condition while performing on the international stage and share practical tips to promote and encourage the participation of people with brain conditions in sport. There will also be plenty of opportunities to engage, ask questions and open discussions around brain health and sport inclusion.Discover more about FutureNeuro’s brain research through fun, hands-on science activities, including extracting DNA from bananas and exploring brain waves. You can also take part in a variety of ‘come and try’ taster sports sessions for all ages and abilities, hosted by the Galway Sports Partnership alongside local sports clubs.&nbsp;The event is funded by the Research Ireland Discover Programme and delivered in partnership with Epilepsy Ireland, the Neurological Alliance of Ireland, and the Galway Sports Partnership, with the support of the Galway Science &amp; Technology Festival. We’re delighted that the event is part of the Festival’s 2025 programme.&nbsp;Don't miss out on this valuable opportunity to connect with your community and be part of a conversation that will make a difference for people and families living with brain conditions across Ireland. We look forward to seeing you there!

Agenda

Inclusive sports activities for all ages and abilities, led by the Galway Sports Partnership. Explore FutureNeuro’s brain research through interactive, hands-on science activities, and connect with advocacy organisations working to support those living with brain conditions. 

Networking with Sports Activities, Mini Science Fair & Engagement Stands

Education & Public Engagement Lead, FutureNeuro, and Four-times Paralympian champion and motivational speaker.

Welcome to My Moving Brain

Consultant Neurologist at University Hospital Galway & Honorary Senior Lecturer at NUIG

Living with a Brain Condition: Insights from a Neurologist

Founder of FND Ireland & Chartered Engineer

There is no 'I' in Team

PaddleAble Ambassador & Epilepsy Ireland Volunteer

From Participation to Confidence: My Experience with Sport and Epilepsy

Challenge Seeker, Mental Health and Disability Advocate & Author

Never Accepting NO

European Academy of Childhood-onset Disability Congress 2026 - What to Expect!

Four-times Paralympian champion and motivational speaker

Seizing Control: Winning with Epilepsy

Closing Remarks and Thanks

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