Epilepsy is one of Ireland's most common neurological condition which affects up to 40,000 people.

As part of Purple Day, which raises awareness of the condition,Irish model Kelly Horrigan and Professor Colin Doherty, a consultant neurologist and director of the epilepsy service at St James's Hospital spoke to Andrea.

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