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The Irish Heart Foundation is urging Galway people to know the signs of stroke and to be aware of the vital action to take in the event of witnessing one.

To mark World Sight Day, NCBI is keen to debunk myths and public perceptions around what it is like living with sight loss.

The Irish Heart Foundation has welcomed the 50c budget increase in the price of a packet of cigarettes but warned more must be done to put tobacco and e-cigarettes out of the purchasing reach of young people.

Liam Byrne from Athlone has been shortlisted for the 'Hobbies on the Net Award' at the 2017 open eir Silver Surfer Awards.

Age Action has launched a new fundraising campaign to support its 'Care and Repair' service for older people, which last year carried out more than 1,300 jobs in Mayo. Justin Moran, head of advocacy and communications at Age Action, said: “Our Care and Repair service carries out tens of thousands of DIY jobs in the home for older people around Ireland every year. Our volunteers help with the small jobs around the house that, as people get older, they might struggle to do. This can be as simple as changing a light-bulb, installing a lock, clearing a drain or tacking down a loose floorboard, but we urgently need your help to keep this service going.”

Age Action has described the HSE service plan announced last week as very disappointing, saying it will do little to assist older people who need long-term care and support.

The Irish Cancer Society has welcomed the latest research that shows only eight per cent of young people aged between 10 and 17 smoke, and says that these statistics show Ireland can become tobacco-free.

The Alzheimer Society of Ireland and ASH Ireland have warned of the strong association between smoking and dementia risk.