BowelScreen

Did you know that April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month?

In support of Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, BowelScreen – The National Bowel Screening Programme is highlighting that just 40 per cent of the eligible population are taking part in the free bowel screening programme, despite early detection providing the best chance of survival. Professor Diarmuid O’Donoghue, Clinical Director of BowelScreen, said: “The low numbers of …

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Eugene Murphy Athlone Boundary Review

Eugene Murphy TD – Communities must have final say in any county boundary dispute

Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy will introduce the Local Government (Amendment) Bill 2017 on the floor of the Dáil this Thursday. The aim of the legislation is to ensure local communities have the final say in any proposals for a county boundary change that affects them. The Bill places a requirement on the Minister for …

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Roscommon Death Notices

Bridie Beirne (Née Beirne) RIP, late of Boyle

Sunday April 2nd, peacefully at home. Bridie Beirne (Née Beirne) RIP, late of Patrick Street, Boyle. Predeceased by her husband Hubbie. Deeply regretted by her nieces, nephews, relatives and a large circle of friends. Funeral Arrangements Reposing at her home on Tuesday from 2pm until 5pm. Removal to St Joseph’s Church, Boyle, arriving at 7pm. …

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Michael Fitzmaurice Knowledge Transfer Scheme Roscommon Mental Health Services Norwegian Air Fair Deal Scheme

Michael Fitzmaurice TD calls for all local politicians to work together on Boundary Issue

“All politicians in County Roscommon need to work together on the bill concerning the county boundary issue”. That’s the view of local Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice. Commenting on the issue Michael Fitzmaurice said “This week I am urging all Oireachtas members in county Roscommon, Senators and TDs, to support the Bill that is being proposed …

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Dementia Understand Together

HSE and Irish Pharmacy Union launch Dementia Understand Together

Picture credit: Sasko Lazarov/Photocall Ireland The HSE and the Irish Pharmacy Union (IPU) have teamed up to raise public awareness of dementia through pharmacies across Ireland in a new campaign entitled Dementia Understand Together. Dementia Understand Together is a public support, awareness and information campaign aimed at inspiring people from all sections of society to …

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