The founding member of the Galway branch of Arthritis Ireland will be honoured next week for his tireless efforts and commitment to the charity.
Noel O’Flaherty’s “exemplary” service to the organisation, which is celebrating 30 years in existence, will be marked by a special presentation at its reunion on Thursday March 24 at 8pm in the Galway Bay Hotel, Salthill. The group’s AGM will also take place on the night.
Mr O’Flaherty says he was delighted to be involved in the Galway branch over the years.
“It has provided valued support through its various activities to those living with arthritis. Given the fact that almost 38,000 people living in Co Galway today are living with arthritis it has a major role to play today and into the future.”
Arthritis affects one in five people in Ireland - 840,000 people nationwide. There are more than 100 different types of arthritis and these can affect people of all ages from babies and toddlers right through to those in their adult years. Some 60 per cent of people with arthritis are aged under 65 years.
