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KILDARE: Cancer Support Centre hosting Pop Up Shop fundraiser

A Cancer Support Centre based in County Kildare will host a Pop Up Shop fundraiser next month. The Little Way Cancer Support Centre will launch the shop at its premises, which is located at 2/3 The Village Centre in Clane. There will be a drinks ...

23 Jan 2024 at 16:00

National News

‘Know the guidelines - protect your pair’ - Drinkaware urges public to be aware of link between alcohol and breast cancer

This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Drinkaware, the national charity working to prevent and reduce alcohol misuse, is urging the public to be aware of the link between alcohol and breast cancer. Highlighting the need for awareness and education ...

15 Oct 2021 at 15:24

North Kildare

Big Kildare Interview: staying positive amidst a cancer diagnosis

For many people, hearing that they have received a diagnosis of an illness such as cancer can be debilitating. While this was initially the case for Maynooth resident Garry Bermingham, he revealed that hope and optimism helped him to come to ...

24 May 2022 at 18:15

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Almost 50% of Irish people don't get screened for bowel cancer due to fear, new data finds

Almost half of people in Ireland don't take up bowel cancer screening invitations due to fear. That's according to recent research from Ireland's national bowel cancer screening programme, BowelScreen, which found the fear of finding ...

01 Apr 2022 at 18:35

Local News

WATCH: Breast Cancer Ireland nurse goes through the eight signs and symptoms of breast cancer

Breast cancer is prevalent in Donegal and all across Ireland, affecting more than 3,000 women and around 50 men in Ireland each year. October is Breast Cancer Awareness and while there are many fundraisers running for breast cancer ...

05 Oct 2020 at 13:47

National News

Actor Shane Richie among first arrivals for funeral of singer Linda Nolan

EastEnders actor Shane Richie was among the first to arrive for the funeral of singer Linda Nolan, who rose to fame as a member of pop group The Nolans. Other stars including comedian Tommy Cannon, singer Lisa Maffia and Paul ...

01 Feb 2025 at 11:15

National News

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month - what is childhood cancer and how are families supported?

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and many families across Ireland are all too aware of the challenges that childhood cancer brings. The Irish Cancer has put together information and resources to support ...

15 Sept 2021 at 11:43

National News

Linda Nolan funeral features pink sparkly coffin as sisters lead mourners

Singer Linda Nolan was brought to her funeral in a pink sparkly coffin as a large crowd of family and friends gathered. Members of the public applauded as the hearse carrying the coffin arrived at St Paul’s Church ...

01 Feb 2025 at 11:35

Arts & Entertainment

Charity dancing class to be held in Newbridge, Kildare this week in aid of Irish Cancer Society

A charity dancing class will take place in the town of Newbridge later this week in aid of the Irish Cancer Society. The class will be run by the Droichead Nua Irish Figure Dancing Class (IFDC). Commenting on the ...

15 Jun 2022 at 15:45

National News

Almost 50% of Irish people don't get screened for bowel cancer due to fear, new data finds

01 Apr 2022 at 13:33

Features

Bike run for cancer charity in memory of Newbridge woman Noirin

“The 21st of December 2012. That’s the day the Mayan Calendar said the world would end. That’s the day our world did end.” Newbridge dad Brian Conlan is recalling the ancient prophecy of doom that created a ...

22 Sept 2016 at 13:38

National News

European Childhood Cancer Awareness Month aims to maximise detection and treatment

As part of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, a campaign has been launched to ensure children have access to rapid cancer detection and treatment. "Gold September” marks Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. ...

21 Sept 2021 at 11:02

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