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Breakthrough at last in desperate search for a hospital
With smallpox sufferers in make-shift refuges such as out-buildings, rooms in the Loughrea barracks, and in sheds outside Dr Leonard’s home, all hopes are placed on the ready-made iron hospital ordered from Messrs Braby and Co. London. The hospital was to accommodate 12 patients, but already within five weeks of the first case being reported in Athenry, there were 20 cases of smallpox, three of whom had died.
Twin challenges for Nicola Ward
Galway sports star and Kilkerrin/Clonberne footballer Nicola Ward has endured a challenging six months since suffering a knee injury in last year's All Ireland Senior Club final.
Stay active, healthy and strong throughout this winter season
As the dark mornings and nights remain prevalent and the shortest day of the year (December 21) fast approaches, wellness consultant and yoga expert Julie Burke provides vital tips to stay healthy this winter season.
Eight out of 10 trust their gut - but few look after it
When it comes to important decisions, eight in 10 of us trust out gut, but very few care to look after it.
The view from the stands and what drives on the green and red faithful
Did you ever consider how many miles it would be to fly from Castlebar to Boston? It is very doubtful that sort of random thought came into your head. Do you follow Mayo around the country religiously to every senior game home and away? Well if you’re from Castlebar and take MacHale Park as your starting point for each of those journeys this season, then you will probably have travelled about 120 more miles than it is by air from Castlebar to Boston, by the time you get home from Sunday’s All Ireland final. Crazy as it seems, these are the lengths Mayo fans go to.
Healthy eating award for Athlone centre
Athlone Community Training Centre was presented with the bronze award for healthy eating at the Irish Heart Foundation’s recent Healthy Eating and Active@Work Awards ceremony.
Fancy a cuppa?
Herbal teas are so much more than just a soothing, comforting, pick-me-up. They can also provide the body with a number of natural benefits which may help to improve your mood, sense of wellbeing, and energy levels. Herbal teas have also been used for thousands of years to aid digestion, bloating, relaxation, weight loss, and much more.
Patient in ‘considerable pain’ sent home from hospital due to lack of beds
An unwell woman was sent home from hospital in “considerable pain” because of a lack of beds at a city public hospital.
