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<p>Eoin with his siblings, Emmet and Ethel.</p>

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Community rallies around Moore man with successful fundraiser

The remarkable resilience of a South Roscommon native living with Motor Neurone Disease has inspired a community-wide fundraising effort that has now raised almost €9,000 in support of him and his family.

Lewis Moody privileged to ‘grab hold of the baton’ in raising money for MND

Lewis Moody privileged to ‘grab hold of the baton’ in raising money for MND

Former England rugby union captain Moody will complete a seven-day 500-mile cycling challenge at Twickenham on Saturday.

Roscommon man helps develop thought-controlled wheelchair after brain implant

Roscommon man helps develop thought-controlled wheelchair after brain implant

Roscommon native Eoin Egan (43) has helped develop a thought-controlled wheelchair, thanks to a pioneering brain implant. London based Eoin, who was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) six years ago, is the only Irish person among just 23 worldwide with a Brain-Computer Interface (BCI).

Lewis Moody says using AI to bank voice ‘warming’ after being diagnosed with MND

Lewis Moody says using AI to bank voice ‘warming’ after being diagnosed with MND

Wife of Doddie Weir takes on 750-mile cycle to raise money for his charity

Wife of Doddie Weir takes on 750-mile cycle to raise money for his charity

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‘32,32,32’ Challenge gets underway

‘32,32,32’ Challenge gets underway

Charlie Bird: From roving reporter to campaigner

Charlie Bird: From roving reporter to campaigner

Charlie Bird dies aged 74 after motor neurone diagnosis

Charlie Bird dies aged 74 after motor neurone diagnosis

Tue, 12 Mar, 2024

Charlie Bird wrote that his health had “changed completely” before thanking his neighbours and carers for their support.

Study shows Charlie Bird's battle with motor neurone disease has raised awareness of condition

Study shows Charlie Bird's battle with motor neurone disease has raised awareness of condition

Sun, 22 Oct, 2023

Researchers found there were several surges of interest in motor neurone disease (MND) in internet searches in the past two years