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The event will take place at Moorefield GAA Club in Newbridge. Pic: Facebook
A benefit comedy gig in aid of a Kildare man diagnosed with a rare form of cancer will take place this weekend.
Back in February, it was revealed that Newbridge native Derek Burke was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer called Peritoneal Mesothelioma.
This is a type of malignant cancer is caused by an individual ingesting asbestos fibers and it develops in the peritoneum affecting the lining of the abdomen; since it is so rare, there is a very limited number of providers in the country to help treat this form of cancer.
Derek Burke
In fact, it is so rare that it typically only affects 400-500 people per year.
However, none of this has deterred Derek, who will be hosting 'Have a Sense of Tumour' this weekend alongside DJ Fergie Pearson.
The event will take place at Moorefield GAA Club in Newbridge on Saturday, June 5, with doors opening at 7pm.
Tickets €10 each; for further information, contact Tracey at 086 841 8747.
Those who wish to donate to Derek can also do so via Revolut.
One of the vehicles seized by gardaí near Ladystown. Pic: An Garda Síochana
The initial announcement was made on Monday, July 4. Image by Wokandapix from Pixabay
The high-powered Garda vehicle coming to Kildare / IMAGE: GARDA PRESS OFFICE
TV presenter Haya Yasmeen (fourth on left) with her crew at the Irish National Stud and Gardens with David Wardell, Irish National Stud and Gardens
St Conleth's cemetery in Newbridge
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