‘Imperfect Days’
A Diabetes Documentary Screening & Community Conversation, presented by Thriveabetes
When: Saturday, September 19, 2026
Where: Treacy’s West County Hotel, Limerick Road, Ennis, Co Clare, V95 C9CT
From: 10:30 am - 2:00 pm
Registration Opens July 2026
‘Imperfect Days’
Imperfect Days, a new Science on Screen documentary highlighting how clinical trials are transforming healthcare for people living with diabetes, will be shown by Thriveabetes at Treacy’s West County Hotel, Ennis, on Saturday morning, September 19.
Filmed in Dublin and Galway, Imperfect Days explores – with both sensitivity and humour – the day-to-day realities of living with diabetes. The film also shines a light on how clinical trials and public and patient involvement (PPI) are driving progress in diabetes research and care.
Directed by David Qualter and produced by Laura Qualter of Prospect Films, Imperfect Days brings audiences into the lives of Carmel McDonagh, Tony Marshall and Faye Burke, who share their personal experiences of managing diabetes and participating in clinical trials.
The film also features leading researchers and clinicians from University of Galway, Galway University Hospitals and the Royal College of Surgeons Ireland, including Professor Fidelma Dunne, Director of the Institute for Clinical Trials at University of Galway; Professor Seamus Sreenan; Professor Matt Griffin; and Dr Christine Newman, who are at the forefront of clinical trial research and innovation in Ireland and are seeing firsthand its transformative effects.
The 25-minute documentary was produced with funding from a Health Research Board grant to the Diabetes Collaborative Clinical Trial Network, under the umbrella of Science on Screen, - a partnership between CÚRAM, the Research Ireland Centre for Medical Devices at University of Galway and Ardán, the Galway-based film and television agency.
A panel discussion with the film’s participants will follow the showing.
Ticket Information
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.
Ticket Types and Pricing:
General Ticket Price: €20
What's included in the ticket price:
Refreshments
Admission to all sessions
Access to the exhibition
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations will be issued up to midnight on Thursday, September 17. Requests for refunds after midnight on Thursday, September 17, will not be refunded.
Venue Information: Treacy’s West County Hotel
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Address: Limerick Road, Ennis, Co Clare, V95 C9CT
This is the location on Google Maps.
From Limerick/Dublin:
Exit M18 Motorway at exit 12, take N85 West Bound for 2.5K to the Clareabbey roundabout. Take exit 3. Signpost Town Centre, after 500 metres hotel is on the left.
Non-Tariff Parking on site – Safe & Secure
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The main Bus and Train Station in Ennis is located in the town centre.
From there you can choose to:
WALK from Bus/Train Station
Treacy’s West County Hotel is a 20 minute walk from Ennis Bus & Train Station.
LOCAL LINK BUS SERVICE
Clare TFI Local Link operates a service that stops at the Ennis Train & Bus Station (stop no. 635341) and right outside Treacy’s West County Hotel (stop no. 603121). Find the route and schedule here.
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From Limerick/Dublin:
Exit M18 Motorway at exit 12, take N85 West Bound for 2.5K to the Clareabbey roundabout. Take exit 3. Signpost Town Centre, after 500 metres hotel is on the left.
Non-Tariff Parking on site – Safe & Secure
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Treacy’s West County Hotel has a large FREE car park on site – Safe & Secure
Additional Information
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Coming soon!
The event is scheduled to begin at 10:30am and end at 2pm.
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Coming soon!
Exhibition and Sponsorship Opportunities Available
Thriveabetes welcomes expressions of interest from companies wishing to exhibit at the event or explore sponsorship opportunities.
To discuss how your organisation can be involved, please contact our team at partners@thriveabetes.ie.