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Due to popular demand, Whelehans of Mullingar have introduced a reduced rate of €25 for foot treatments for over 60s with their chiropodist on selected Tuesdays. Book for this reduced rate for this Tuesday April 17 by calling Whelehans at (044) 9334591.

A charity boss who lost his daughter to a genetic skin blistering condition will pull a 16-year-old boy in a specially converted shopping trolley from Clifden to Galway next month.

Research is under way at NUI Galway to develop a wound dressing for people suffering from the genetic skin blistering condition Epidermolysis Bullosa, (EB).

Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) is a genetic skin disease where blistering occurs on the skin and on internal linings such as the mouth and the intestines. It is believed to occur in an estimated one out of every 50,000 births worldwide. Those affected are often described as ‘butterfly children’ as their skin is as fragile as a butterfly’s wings.

An investigation into the standard of care at a public nursing home in Mullingar has found that the most basic needs of an elderly patient were not catered for, including being adequately fed and hydrated.