Speakers: Contributors from the film, as well as speakers from Rinn Medical Devices, Abbott, Air Liquide (Tandem), Dexcom, mylife Diabetes Care, Roche
Location: Treacy’s West County Hotel, Ennis, Co. Clare, V95 C9CT
Date: 10.00 am to 2.30pm, Saturday, 19th September 2026
How to book tickets: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/thriveabetes/2217623
Irish volunteer organisation, Thriveabetes, will host an event on Saturday September 19th for those who wish to learn more about living with diabetes and it will include a screening of the documentary, Imperfect Days, and panel discussion with the participants and figures depicted in the film as well as an exhibition of companies that provide diabetic technologies.
Directed by Dave Qualter and produced by Laura Qualter of Prospect Films, the documentary shines a light on the day to day lives of people living with diabetes while also exploring the crucial role of clinical trials in advancing treatment of the metabolic disease and improving quality of life. The film was recently awarded an Honourable Mention in the Best Short Film category at the SCINEMA International Science Film Festival 2026 in Australia.
The discussion panel will include film participants Carmel McDonagh, Tony Marshall and Faye Burke, who live with diabetes, along with Faye’s mum, Karen. They will be joined by University of Galway clinicians, Professor Fidelma Dunne and Dr Christine Newman to discuss how clinical trials are contributing to advances in diabetes research, treatment and care in Ireland.
The documentary was produced through funding from the Health Research Board through the HRB Diabetes Collaborative Clinical Trial Network and created as part of the Science on Screen initiative, founded by CÚRAM, the Research Ireland Centre for Medical Devices (now Rinn Medical Devices), and Ardán, with the support of Research Ireland. The initiative has produced ten documentaries over the past decade, reaching audiences of almost two million people worldwide.
Note: The cost of the Thriveabetes Events is partially funded through corporate sponsorship and education grants (60%). The remaining cost (40%) of this event is covered by income from ticket sales.Tickets are €20 and those under 16 go free. Included in price are access to the exhibition, refreshments and admission to all sessions.
