Latest News and Events

Hold a Non-Uniform Day for Migraine

Help us to raise vital funds and awareness of the Migraine Association by asking your school to hold a non-uniform day on our behalf. Click here to download letter and poster

May 2012 deadline for Leaving Cert 2013 disability accommodations

Reasonable accommodations can be put in place for students sitting the state exams. However, the deadline for Leaving Certificate 2013 candidates is May 2012! More details here.

School Headache!

We all know that school is a big part of all teenagers lives – whether you like it or not! As the return date gets closer, we take a look at how you can minimise the impact that migraine has on your performance. Read more

Headache on Hols

It’s holiday time and many of you may be packing your bags and heading off for a few weeks away from home. If you suffer from migraine, the thought of an attack ruining your plans may be at the back of your mind. Top Tips

Migraine Survey: Find out how young people are affected by migraine!

Below are the results from an electronic survey carried out at our Migraine Youth Information Day. Have a look and see if your experience is similar or different to the young people interviewed below. Read more

Minister for Children officially launches Migra-Zone.ie 

Minister for Children, Frances Fitzgerald TD has officially launched Migra-Zone.ie and a second website for migraine in younger children: www.migraineandme.ie 
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Latest Stories from You

Una’s Story

My migraine began when I was 13 years old. At first they weren’t too bad and they were few and far between. By the time I reached my junior cert year – which was a very stressful year – they were worse and a lot more frequent… Read more

‘Try My Brain On’

Try My Brain On is a multimedia project designed to convey the experience of a migraine attack to non-sufferers.Through the use of audio, video and animation it aims to give people a greater insight into the symptoms endured during an attack. Read more