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Meningitis B vaccine should be included in national immunisation programme, says charity
The first vaccine which protects against meningitis B should be included in the national immunisation programme, a leading meningitis organisation said this week.
Overcoming misinformation - biggest barrier facing national meningitis charity
A Galway based national meningitis charity says the biggest barrier it has faced since it was set up three years ago is overcoming myths and misinformation about the condition.
The legacy of an angel
It is amazing how much positivity can come out of a happening that seems to bring nothing but sadness.
Meningitis case reported in Castlepollard
A case of meningitis has been identified in a crèche in Castepollard, it was confirmed this week.
Fundraiser tonight for city man who contracted meningitis while living abroad
A 46-year-old city man undergoing treatment in the United States for a condition he contracted abroad is to benefit from a major fundraiser being held tonight (Thursday) at 8.30pm at Crowe’s Bar in Bohermore.
Celebrity soccer match to raise funds for two local charities
People are being urged to support a fundraising celebrity soccer game on Friday evening which will benefit two local charities.
ACT for Meningitis teams up with Samaritans for celeb soccer match to raise funds and awareness
ACT with Samaritans is a joint venture between ACT for Meningitis and Samaritans Galway who for one evening have joined forces together to host a Celebrity Soccer Match at Deacy Park on Friday November 29 7.30pm. As well as raising money for both charities the aim of the event is to raise the profile of both organizations and to encourage people to come forward and seek support.
Junior Chamber to host Now ACT’s What I Call Music fundraising night
With the professional help of Sean Rowland of MusicMaster.ie, Junior Chamber International Galway (JCI Galway) and ACT for Meningitis are hosting a night of variety entertainment which will take place on Friday September 20 2013 at 8pm at the Galway Bay Hotel.
A run in the park — get your jogging shoes on for ACT for Meningitis
Entering its third year, the popular Renville Park 5K - held in association with Level One Serviced Office Space - will take place on Wednesday July 24 at 8pm in Renville Park, Oranmore. Proceeds from the event are going to local charity ACT for Meningitis which aims to raise awareness of meningitis while also supporting families and individuals affected.
Remembering Aoibhe
Four-year-old Aoibhe Carroll loved to go shopping with her mum, Siobhan. She adored clothes and would change her outfit twice a day. After returning home from a shopping trip she would sneak up the stairs with her bulging shopping bags hoping her dad would not notice.
