The HSE yesterday launched the latest QUIT Smoking campaign, which encourages people who smoke to #QuitandWin – quit smoking for…
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WATCH: Donegal Youthreach Centre’s Video Shortlisted in X-Hale Awards
by Rachel McLaughlin 7 years agoA Donegal Youthreach centre is calling on its local community for support ahead of the Irish Cancer Society’s national X-HALE…
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HSE’s Quit.ie can help double your chances of quitting smoking – for good
by Elaine McCallig 7 years agoAbout 30,000 people across the country are attempting to quit smoking this January. Since the beginning of 2018, over 1,500…
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Pettigo woman is ‘back in control’ after quitting smoking
by Rachel McLaughlin 8 years agoSerena Gallagher from Pettigo is celebrating getting her one year certificate from the HSE Donegal Smoking Cessation Service for quitting…
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How Mary quit smoking after 63 years and beat cancer three times!
by Stephen Maguire 8 years agoA Donegal woman has told others how it’s never too late to stop smoking after quitting cigarettes after smoking for…
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To mark World Cancer Day yesterday, the Irish Cancer Society (ICS) have urged the Irish government to raise the prices…
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Lung cancer is one of the most common cancers among both men and women in Northern Ireland, with around 900…
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A Co Donegal man was fined €50 for having a pub smoking shelter that didn’t comply with law. Paul McClure,…
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More than 200,000 cigarettes later and Jimmy can taste his tea!
by Stephen Maguire 9 years agoCounty Councillor Jimmy Kavanagh enjoys having a cuppa with Fiona Boyle, HSE Donegal Smoking Cessation Advisor, who helped him quit…
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A Donegal GAA club has banned smoking at their grounds – and have become only the second club in the…
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PEOPLE IN DONEGAL TEN TIMES MORE LIKELY TO QUIT SMOKING WITH HELP
by Stephen Maguire 10 years agoThe HSE Donegal Smoking Cessation Service has said that people in Donegal are 10 times more likely to quit smoking…
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NO BUTTS – INVESTIGATION SHOWS DONEGAL PLAYGROUNDS ARE SMOKE-FREE
by Stephen Maguire 10 years agoAn investigation carried out by the HSE has shown that smokers across Donegal are beginning to put their children first.…
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EMMET RUSHE’S FITNESS COLUMN: SITTING IS THE NEW SMOKING
by John2 10 years agoBY EMMET RUSHE: Sitting has recently been described as the ‘Smoking of our Generation’. The average time spent sitting is…
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Letterkenny Institute of Technology has banned electronic cigarettes. A circular issued today reminded all students and staff on campus the…
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NO SMOKE WITHOUT FIRE – HOSPITAL MAY HAVE FIGHT ON ITS HANDS TO BAN SMOKERS
by Stephen Maguire 13 years agoLetterkenny General Hospital may have a fight on its hands to introduce its smoking-free status. As of next month the…
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DONEGAL CENTRE RECORDING 85% SUCCESS IN HELPING PEOPLE TO QUIT SMOKING
by Stephen Maguire 13 years agoA Donegal hypnosis service is recording a staggering 85% success rate in helping people to give up smoking. And what’s…