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Appeal for support in Louth for Cystic Fibrosis Ireland's 65 Roses Day

Louth people are being urged to support Cystic Fibrosis Ireland’s annual fundraising day, “65 Roses Day”, taking place Friday, 8th April. The annual fundraising flag day – which derives its name from the way in which young children often first say ...

19 Mar 2022 at 19:33

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Terminally ill County Derry man faces homelessness while caring for his sons

A terminally ill County Derry man is desperately trying to find new housing for him and his sons as he faces homelessness with a year to live. Darren Keenan from Portstewart has idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a degenerative respiratory ...

11 Jan 2023 at 17:33

Over 50s and vulnerable urged to join antiviral Covid-19 trial

Adults over the age of 50 and people with underlying health problems who get Covid-19 are being urged to join a trial testing antiviral drugs. Officials have said that antiviral drugs – which can help alleviate symptoms and prevent people ...

25 Jan 2022 at 01:26

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Malin to Mizen cycle for cystic fibrosis on track to raise over €1 million since 2016

Donegal people are being called on to support 44 volunteers as they cycle from Malin head to Mizen head raising funds for Cystic Fibrosis Ireland (CFI), the national charity for cystic fibrosis (CF) in Ireland. The target for 2024 is ...

05 Sept 2024 at 12:33

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Important Bundoran meeting ‘in the changing world of cystic fibrosis’

Cystic Fibrosis Ireland is hosting a series of nationwide events in June to meet with people affected by cystic fibrosis (CF) and their families in Ireland. The Donegal meeting will be held in the Allingham Hotel, Bundoran with ...

30 May 2024 at 17:33

Harpist begins mission to break Guinness World Record on Mount Kilimanjaro

A harpist has landed in Tanzania to begin a bid to beat her own Guinness World Record (GWR) – this time on Mount Kilimanjaro. Siobhan Brady is to take on the hike on Thursday, having previously achieved the GWR for the highest ...

20 Jul 2023 at 00:01

Harpist hails ‘unforgettable experience’ on Kilimanjaro during world record bid

A harpist, who reached the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro and completed her Guinness World Record (GWR) attempt for the highest altitude harp performance, said it was an “unforgettable experience”. Siobhan Brady hiked more than ...

27 Jul 2023 at 12:18

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'Every Breath Matters' Mid-Ulster fundraiser gaining momentum

A Mid Ulster fundraising initiative to raise awareness and funding to build a respite centre for those affected by a deadly lung disease is gaining momentum. Pulmonary Fibrosis is a disease that occurs when lung tissue ...

10 May 2023 at 21:33

Mother of girl with cystic fibrosis rebukes Barclay over NHS staff pressures

Mum of girl with cystic fibrosis rebukes Steve Barclay over NHS staff pressures

The mother of a three-year-old girl suffering from cystic fibrosis rebuked Steve Barclay over NHS staff working conditions as he visited a London hospital. The Health Secretary was confronted by Sarah Pinnington-Auld ...

19 Dec 2022 at 13:58

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Charity the winner as Liverpool and Manchester United fans do battle

Letterkenny Community Centre staged this year’s charity match between local Liverpool supporters and their Manchester United counterparts, with the main beneficiaries Cystic Fibrosis Ireland. The United lads would ...

29 Jun 2023 at 17:33

Dozens of hot air balloons take to the skies above Bristol

Dozens of hot air balloons of all shapes and sizes have filled the skies above Bristol for the city’s annual fiesta. Around 90 balloons took part in a mass ascent at Ashton Court Estate, where the popular event ...

08 Aug 2025 at 16:55

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Concerned Kildare mother urges Health Minister to help her daughters

A concerned mother from Maynooth has called on the Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly, to help her two daughters. Gráinne Ui Luing is the full-time carer for her two daughters, Caoimhe (aged 8) and Fiadh ...

27 Jul 2022 at 11:33

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