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Arus Breffni Community Nursing Unit celebrates Golden Jubilee

There was a day of celebration and remembrance for residents, family members and staff at Arus Breffni in Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim on Friday October 17th 2025.

The day saw residents, staff past and present and members of the Manorhamilton community come together to remember all those who have lived and worked in Arus Breffni over the past fifty years. It was an event of song, music and dance and a special video was compiled for those present about Arus Breffni.

University Hospital Galway’s Radiotherapy Department Hosts Big Pink Breakfast to Support the Irish Cancer Society’s Breast Cancer Services

The Radiotherapy Department at University Hospital Galway (UHG) recently hosted a Big Pink Breakfast to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month (October) raising an incredible €2,736 in support of the Irish Cancer Society’s Breast Cancer Services. 

This generous contribution will make a real difference to patients and families affected by breast cancer. The funds raised for the Irish Cancer Society are equivalent to: 

HSE West and North West welcomes announcement of a new Crisis Resolution Team (CRT) and Solace Café for Donegal

HSE West and North West welcomes the announcement by Minister Mary Butler of a new Crisis Resolution Team (CRT) and Solace Café for Donegal.

The new services will be supported by recurring funding of €1.3m in Budget 2026, supporting the recruitment of ten whole time equivalent staff, led by a Consultant Psychiatrist.

Launch of €7.9 million PEACEPLUS funded project to support children, young people and families

The Co-operation and Working Together (CAWT) Partnership has launched its €7.9 million PEACEPLUS-funded Early Intervention Support Youth Hubs (EASY) project.

The cross border EASY project is aimed at providing early intervention support to 9,000 children, young people and families living in the border area with social, emotional or behavioural issues.

The project is supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).

Celebrating International Day of Older Persons in Castlebar

October 1st, 2025, marks International Day of Older Persons, a global occasion to acknowledge and celebrate the invaluable contributions that older people make in our communities.

To mark the day, Mayo University Hospital (MUH) Older Persons Service, together with colleagues from HSE West and North West, will host an information stand at SuperValu, Castlebar, on Wednesday, October 1st, from 9.30am to 12pm.

The Maternity Department at University Hospital Galway and Galway Public Libraries launch ‘Start Now’ nurturing early literacy from day one

The Maternity Department at University Hospital Galway (UHG) in collaboration with Galway Library Services is delighted to announce the launch of “Start Now” a new, parent-focused initiative aimed at promoting early literacy and strengthening the bond between parent and child from the very beginning.

Sligo University Hospital unveils new outdoor walking route display during national workplace walking day

In celebration of National Workplace Walking Day on Wednesday, 24th September Sligo University Hospital (SUH) proudly unveiled its new outdoor walking route display aimed at encouraging increased walking among staff, patients, and visitors.

Croagh Patrick Climb raises funds for HSE Rural Training Centre

Earlier this year, members of the Leach Family climbed Croagh Patrick in remembrance of their loved one Paul Leach RIP to mark his anniversary. They raised €2,300 which they kindly donated to the HSE Rural Training Centre located in Castlebar, County Mayo.

Evaluation confirms success of CARE virtual ward in Donegal, reducing COPD admissions and improving patient outcomes

The initiative in Donegal is changing how Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is managed, delivering significant clinical and economic benefits while empowering patients to manage their condition at home.

Seirbhísí sláinte á leathnú do dhaoine scothaosta i bpobail thuaithe agus oileánda na Gaillimhe

Tá Feidhmeannacht na Seirbhíse Sláinte (FSS) ag leathnú cúram do dhaoine atá ina gcónaí i bpobail iargúlta agus ar na hoileáin le sraith clinicí for-rochtana atá ar siúl i gceantair thuaithe i nGaillimh agus ar na hoileáin amach ón gcósta i rith an tsamhraidh.

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