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Fashion show to raise funds for Mayo Hospice unit
Staff of Bank of Ireland branches in Mayo will host a Fashion Show to raise funds for their chosen Charity, Mayo Roscommon Hospice. All funds raised will go directly towards building the new Mayo Hospice Unit in Castlebar.
Hospice Memorial Walk takes place on Sunday
Preparations are currently well underway for the annual Mayo Roscommon Hospice Memorial Walk which takes place across the region this coming Sunday September 9. The walk now in its fifth year, will see hundreds of people in five different locations across Mayo and Roscommon, participating in a 5km leisurely stroll in memory of a friend, a family member or a loved one.
Keeping older people and those living alone safe in their homes
PhoneWatch, Ireland’s leading provider of home safety systems has announced it will give €75 off the cost of installing a monitored PhoneWatch alarm system to those 126,000 people qualifying for the new Telephone Support Allowance introduced by the Department of Social Protection.
Increase in demand for palliative care services drives need for new hospice
A planning application for a new €20 million Galway Hospice at Merlin Park is to be submitted to Galway City Council over the next few days, in response to increased demand for palliative care services across a range of conditions.
Westmeath’s family carers to be recognised during events week
The 12th National Carers Week, presently ongoing, recognises the contribution of Ireland’s 360,000 Family Carers, with events being held throughout Ireland from 11 to 17 June.
Get the very best with Sonas Nursing Homes
Sonas Nursing Homes is one of the leading providers of care to an ever-growing elderly population in Ireland today.
Boost for Galway Hospice through Dormant Accounts Funding
Minister for Community Development, Natural Resources and Digital Development and Fine Gael TD for Galway and Mayo South, Seán Kyne last evening (Wednesday) confirmed an allocation of almost €100,000 for Galway Hospice from the Dormant Accounts Fund.
Heroes for Hospice is back with a twist
The award winning Ballina based Heroes for Hospice group is back under the spotlight following a long break on the back of their successful sell-out musical Beyond The Barricade.
Census shows six thousand people providing unpaid care to family and friends in Mayo
The number of people acting as unpaid carers for a friend or family member in Mayo is higher than the national average, it was revealed this week.
Local nurse set to put pedal to the metal in aid of Westmeath Hospice
From June 23 to 26, local nurse Mairead Martin is taking part in the Malin to Mizen cycle to raise much-needed funds for South Westmeath hospice.
