An online appeal has been launched to help a young Donegal mother during her devastating cancer battle. Sonya Hamilton Mc…
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Health Focus: Drumkeen resident tells how cancer isn’t always the winner
by Stephen Maguire 6 years agoFor those who believe where the health services are concerned that the faraway hills look, and are, greener, the story…
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Naomh Conaill players on former Donegal star’s stag rally to support Pat Shovelin fundraiser
by Chris McNulty 6 years agoNot even a stag party could prevent a group of Glenties men from showing their generosity to the Pat Shovelin…
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Cancer care boost for LUH with second permanent breast surgeon appointment
by Rachel McLaughlin 6 years agoCancer care at Letterkenny University Hospital is to be improved with the appointment of a second breast cancer surgeon on…
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Power of music helping cancer battler to fight life threatening brain tumour
by Stephen Maguire 6 years agoA man who has been diagnosed with stage four cancer and given 18-months to live has revealed the outpouring support…
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Stars come out to get behind Donegal man’s battle with cancer
by Stephen Maguire 7 years agoThe stars of Donegal’s All Ireland winning side are to turn out for a special match to raise money for…
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Councillor to table motion to support all affected by cervical cancer scandal
by Stephen Maguire 7 years agoCouncillor Marie-Therese Gallagher is to table a motion before Donegal Council Council calling on the Government to agree to demands…
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Local community helping Paddy to face his biggest race yet
by Stephen Maguire 7 years agoThe community of Downings are getting behind a campaign to raise funds for one of their kindest and most-loved citizens.…
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Donegal hockey player back from ‘hell’ after cancer battle
by Chris McNulty 7 years agoJames Corry felt a piercing pain in his lower in January and had noticed a ‘lump’ some weeks previously, but…
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St Johnston man completes 500-mile cycle in memory of late father
by Chris McNulty 7 years agoRaymond Peoples completed a challenging 480-mile cycle in memory of his father this week and feels a weight off his…
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The Irish Cancer Society was concerned to learn that almost four out of 10 women and three in 10 men…
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Irish Cancer Society call on Government to abolish inpatient charges
by Stephen Maguire 7 years agoThe Irish Cancer Society is calling on the Government to abolish inpatient charges in the 2019 Budget. The charges see patients…
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The Irish Cancer Society has officially launched its annual free conference for cancer survivors and their families, entitled Living Well…
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Charity Regulator gives Good and New group all clear after investigation
by Stephen Maguire 7 years agoA Donegal charity at the heart of an investigation by the Charity Regulator is now in the clear. The body…
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Relay for Life Donegal is set to draw huge crowds to the LYIT campus in Letterkenny this weekend as organisers…
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Donegal woman is “fizzing” with hope for quirky cancer fundraiser
by Stephen Maguire 7 years agoAn Inishowen woman is using plenty of ‘fizz’ to help her raise vital funds to combat cancer. Mary Gallagher from…
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Donegal surgeon – “If you don’t have cancer, the health service isn’t really interested”
by Stephen Maguire 7 years agoA leading Donegal-based surgeon has said the Government and HSE do not “give a damn” about patients being in pain.…
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Leading fundraiser calls on Good and New charity to return his donation
by Stephen Maguire 7 years agoA well-known charity fundraiser has demanded the Good and New cancer charity return more than €3,000 which he donated to…
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Donegal school’s amazing project reaches out to cancer patients
by Stephen Maguire 7 years agoA secondary school in Milford has come up with a unique study project looking at the lives of cancer patients…
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There were heartbreaking scenes today as brave Michael McGrath was laid to rest. The 40-year-old teacher bravely fought bowel cancer…