A tribute/benefit night for the late Philly Morrissey, who died in May 2010 from meningitis, takes place tonight Friday September 24. The event will be hosted in Kytelers Inn from 8pm until late.
Local bands are taking part in the event and a DJ will keep the crowd moving until the early hours.
A raffle for signed Ireland and Kilkenny jerseys will also be held plus there will also be many more prizes.
For tickets call Kevin: 086 3126966 or tickets available on the door.
Philly was a well-known man in Kilkenny and his loss has left a huge void in his family, who are anxious to raise awareness of the disease and to highlight the fact that it isn’t a children’s and teens disease only.
With cases of meningitis and septicaemia increasing in autumn and peaking in winter in the UK and Ireland, Meningitis Awareness Week from September 20 - 26, provides an important platform to remind people of the devastating effects of meningitis and septicaemia and the measures that can be taken to protect against the diseases.
Meningitis and septicaemia are very dangerous and can kill in a matter of hours.
Meningitis means swelling of the lining around the brain and spinal cord. Septicaemia is blood poisoning caused by the same germs. Meningitis and septicaemia can occur together or separately and people who are faced with meningitis and septicaemia have to act fast to save a life — a race against time.
Meningitis and septicaemia can be hard to recognise at first. Symptoms can appear in any order, but the first symptoms are usually fever, vomiting, headache and feeling unwell, just like in many mild illnesses.
Trust your instincts. Someone who has meningitis or septicaemia could become seriously ill very quickly. Get medical help immediately if you are worried about someone who is ill.
