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Despite all the advice to the contrary people continue to use sprays, creams, aloe vera moisturisers, butter, or even olive oil on burns according to the Irish Association of Plastic Surgery (IAPS). Following a spate of house fires Dr Patricia Eadie, president of IAPS, reminded the public that using anything but clean, running, water can make a burn much worse.

As primary schools across the county break up for the summer holidays, western regional director for Order of Malta Ireland, John Daly, has called for families to make sure that all young people are made first aid aware, which he said could help to save lives.