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Galwayman Andrew Connaire and a group of friends recently completed the Westport Sea2Summit, a challenging run, cycle and hike event that takes participants through the stunning Mayo countryside before finishing with a climb up and down Croagh Patrick.

Hand in Hand has announced the appointment of Mark Dwyer as Chief Executive Officer. Mark joined Hand in Hand in 2023 as Director of Services and has since played a pivotal role in strengthening the organisation’s support for families affected by childhood cancer. He brings a wealth of experience in delivering compassionate, family-centred services, alongside a deep understanding of the challenges faced by those navigating a childhood cancer diagnosis.

Galwaywoman and bowel and breast cancer survivor, Paula Carroll from Oranmore, is calling on her local community to go all in against cancer for the Irish Cancer Society’s Daffodil Day, which takes place on Friday, March 20.

More than one in two people will develop some form of cancer during their lifetime. It can occur at any age but it is rare in the young. Half of those diagnosed with the condition in Ireland are aged 68 or over.

“It’s a men’s condition,” or “It only occurs in older people.” That is the mistaken belief many have about heart disease, the country’s biggest killer.

Portiuncula University Hospital (PUH) has announced the appointment of Sarah Ennis as Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) in Oncology, further enhancing its nurse-led oncology services and improving access to specialist cancer care for patients across the region.

The Galway-based bereaved wife and sister of a man who died from a brain tumour in October 2024 were invited to an event to mark the first anniversary of Scotland’s first research centre dedicated to brain tumours.

The summer of 2022 marked a watershed in the life of 34-year-old "Sarah" who worked at a large firm in Michigan in the United States. That was when her career really took off. She was given more responsibility (taking charge of three departments), was included in important meetings, and even got a 25 per cent pay rise.

Galway locals are urging their community to turn Daffodil Yellow for Daffodil Day on Friday, March 20, and go all in to raise vital funds and give hope to cancer patients.

As we embrace the "New Year, new you" season, it is the perfect time to prioritize your body’s natural healing processes. Whether you’re looking to reach a new fitness peak, recover from a lingering injury or surgery, or to simply feel more refreshed, hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) can offer the restorative boost you need.