Irish Cancer Society To Hold Its Annual Conference For Cancer Survivorship
The Irish Cancer Society has officially launched its annual free conference for cancer survivors and their families, entitled Living Well with Cancer. This year’s conferences will take place in Galway on 15 September at the Clayton Hotel, Ballybrit, and in Cork on 22 September at the Clayton Hotel, Sliver Springs. Up to 800 cancer patients, survivors and their supporters from […]
Tipperary Companies urged To Make Daffodil Day Their business
Bobby Kerr and Norah Casey are urging the business community in Offaly to show their support for cancer patients by getting involved in Daffodil Day on March 23rd. Both have experienced cancer in their lives and Norah’s husband also tragically died from cancer. On Daffodil Day, proudly supported by Boots Ireland, businesses in Offaly can help […]
Asthma Warning For Offaly Parents Ahead Of Bonfire Night
Smoke from bonfires and fireworks can lead to serious breathing difficulties in people with asthma, the Asthma Society of Ireland has warned. It is urging Offaly parents to be careful this Halloween following the tragic death of a 9-year old girl in Tennessee earlier in the year whose was triggered by attending a fireworks display. According […]
Asthmatics In Offaly Not Using Inhalers Correctly
5,023 asthmatics in Offaly are not using their inhalers correctly, leaving them at risk of a serious asthma attack and even death, according to the Asthma Society of Ireland. Currently there are 7,611 people with asthma in Offaly. Two thirds of those don’t use their inhaler correctly. The Society has teamed up with Boots Ireland […]
