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Best podcasts about Irish Cancer Society

Latest podcast episodes about Irish Cancer Society

Morning Mix with Alan Corcoran
10 Years of Hope: Debbie Moorehouse on Relay For Life Wexford 2025

Morning Mix with Alan Corcoran

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 7:06


Debbie Moorehouse joins us to share the story behind Relay For Life Wexford, a moving 24-hour community event marking its 10th anniversary this July 5th and 6th at Páirc Charman. Celebrating survivors, remembering loved ones, and raising vital funds for the Irish Cancer Society—this is a gathering of hope, resilience, and solidarity. And yes—there's still time to take part!

Morning Mix with Alan Corcoran
Your Health Matters: Bowel Cancer Awareness Comes to Gorey with the Irish Cancer Society

Morning Mix with Alan Corcoran

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 11:07


April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, and the Irish Cancer Society's ‘Your Health Matters' Roadshow is making a stop at Gorey Shopping Centre this week. On hand to tell us more about what to expect — from free health checks to cancer awareness advice — is Sarah Egan, Cancer Awareness Nurse with the Irish Cancer Society.

RTÉ - Morning Ireland
Irish Cancer Society concerned at low bowel screening uptake

RTÉ - Morning Ireland

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 5:34


Professor Barbara Ryan, Consultant Gastroenterologist and Clinical Professor, Trinity College Dublin says that life saving bowel cancer screening uptake is going backwards.

Morning Mix with Alan Corcoran
Ceri Dobson's Historic Challenge: Running for The Irish Cancer Society

Morning Mix with Alan Corcoran

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 6:18


Ceri Dobson, is taking on an incredible challenge in aid of The Irish Cancer Society. Inspired by loved ones affected by cancer, Ceri is running the Super Half's Half Marathon Series in 2025—six world-famous half marathons across Europe. In a groundbreaking feat, she'll also be the first to run two of these races back-to-back!

Galway Bay Fm - Galway Talks - with Keith Finnegan
Galway Talks with John Morley 10am-11am Monday March 31st

Galway Bay Fm - Galway Talks - with Keith Finnegan

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 44:01


On today's show: 10am-11am Information sought on future of Oughterard Manor Almost €10 Million allocated for National Roads in Galway New pay-related jobseeker payment open from today We hear from the Irish Cancer Society after a successful Daffodil day in Galway

Clare FM - Podcasts
Bucket Collections Underway Across Clare For Daffodil Day

Clare FM - Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 0:58


Volunteers across Clare are out in force today to collect funds for essential cancer services. Today is the 37th annual Daffodil Day, which is the main funding drive for the Irish Cancer Society. The charity provides night nurse services, transport to hospital treatments and counselling for patients. Maggie, who's been collecting in Ennis, outlines its importance.

Highlights from Lunchtime Live
National Daffodil Day - where is your support going?

Highlights from Lunchtime Live

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 9:34


Today is National Daffodil Day; all around the country you'll see people out today with buckets asking you to give generously for the Irish Cancer Society.So, where does the money go?Andrea is joined by listeners to discuss.

Live95 Limerick Today Podcasts
Daffodil Day: One Limerick woman talks about the help her family have received from the Irish Cancer Society

Live95 Limerick Today Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 5:51


Gillian Devlin is joined by Sinead Brinne, to hear about her experience with the Irish Cancer Society and why it is so important to donate on Daffodil Day Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today with Claire Byrne
Cancer story – Song for Daffodil Day ‘We Didn't Know We Were Ready'

Today with Claire Byrne

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 16:57


Brían French, brother of the late Eoin French // Amy Nolan, Director of Clinical Affairs with The Irish Cancer Society

The Baby Tribe
84: Navigating Postpartum Breast Cancer: Awareness, Resilience, and the Role of Community Support

The Baby Tribe

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 60:54


"The moment I noticed an unusual density in my right breast while my child Charlie lay asleep beside me, I never imagined it would lead to a profound understanding of postpartum breast cancer." In this deeply moving episode, we sit down with Angela O'Connell, a mother navigating the dual challenges of new motherhood and a breast cancer diagnosis. Angela candidly shares her story from the diagnosis shortly after childbirth to the resilience she found in her family and community. Alongside her, Professor Janice Walsh brings her expertise as a leading medical oncologist, shedding light on the medical intricacies of postpartum breast cancer and the crucial signs that should never be ignored. As Daffodil Day approaches, our conversation broadens to highlight the invaluable work of the Irish Cancer Society. We emphasize how their initiatives in supporting families, driving research, and promoting early detection play a vital role in the fight against cancer. Through personal anecdotes and expert insights, this episode underscores the power of awareness and community support. It's a testament to the strength found in shared experiences and the critical importance of paying attention to our bodies, even amidst the chaos of new parenthood. Tune in for a story that is as enlightening as it is inspiring. Visit https://www.cancer.ie/ Proudly Sponsored by: https://www.happytummy.ie/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Highlights from The Pat Kenny Show
Irish Cancer Society's Daffodil Day Friday 28th March

Highlights from The Pat Kenny Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 8:46


Friday is the Irish cancer society's daffodil day. The day aims to bring hope, provide support and drive progress for cancer patients and survivors. Dr. Liz O'Riordan, author, former breast surgeon and breast cancer survivor speaks about her own experience.

C103
Irish Cancer Society needs to raise 30 Million this year 25 March 2025

C103

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 10:25


The Irish Cancer Society needs to raise 30 Million this year Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

RTÉ - Morning Ireland
Irish Cancer Society sees record demand for services

RTÉ - Morning Ireland

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 6:26


David Wilkins from Carlow tells Joe Caulfield about living with cancer and how he attends counselling that is funded by the Irish Cancer Society and Averil Power, CEO of the society on the rise in demand for its services ahead of fundraising day.

RTÉ - Sunday with Miriam
Stephen Bradley

RTÉ - Sunday with Miriam

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2025 16:50


The soccer player, and League of Ireland stalwart, discusses his soccer career with Arsenal, moving to London and now being manager of Shamrock Rovers. He also explains why the Irish Cancer Society is a cause so close to his heart (because of his mother and his son Josh) Full details: https://www.cancer.ie/

The Anton Savage Show
Cancer treatment & research progress with Prof Luke O'Neill

The Anton Savage Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2025 10:22


The Irish Cancer Society launched its first national cancer strategy in 1996 and while massive strides have been made in terms of improved outcomes and survival rates, Ireland still has the third highest mortality amongst its economic peers. Joining Anton to talk through some of the progress that has been made and what therapies might be coming down the line is Professor Luke O'Neill from Trinity College Dublin.

Morning Mix with Alan Corcoran
Mark Molloy & Alexandra Phelan-McGahon: Supporting Daffodil Day & Cancer Care

Morning Mix with Alan Corcoran

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 7:53


Wexford man and leukaemia survivor, Mark Molloy, originally from Duncannon, joins us to share his story and highlight the importance of supporting the Irish Cancer Society's Daffodil Day, taking place on Friday, 28th March. Mark is calling on his local community to get involved and help raise vital funds for cancer research and patient support. Also joining us is Alexandra Phelan-McGahon, Support Programmes Coordinator at the Irish Cancer Society, who leads their Counselling Services nationwide. Alexandra will discuss the range of support services available for those affected by cancer and the impact of Daffodil Day in funding these essential programmes.

Clare FM - Podcasts
Clare Womb And Bowel Cancer Survivor On Irish Cancer Society's Daffodil Day

Clare FM - Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 10:31


A Clare cancer survivor is calling on her local community to go all in against cancer for the Irish Cancer Society's Daffodil Day. The Irish Cancer Society's annual fundraiser takes place on Friday, the 28th of March. Mary Woods, who hails from Newmarket-on-Fergus, knows a thing or two about cancer, having survived both womb and bowel cancer. Mary has been a Daffodil Day community organiser in her hometown for many years. Alan Morrissey spoke with Mary about her own story, the work done by the Irish Cancer Society, and Daffodil Day... Photo (C): Kuldeep Hunjan from Getty Images via Canva

Clare FM - Podcasts
Calls for Improvements In Cancer Care

Clare FM - Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 13:35


The Irish Cancer Society is calling on the new Minister for Health to prioritise improvements in cancer care. The call follows a mixed report card for Ireland from the European Commission Country Cancer profiles. In particular, the Irish Cancer Society is calling for expanded screening services, shorter waiting times for cancer tests and treatment, and faster access to new medicines. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by HSE MidWest patient advocate and Clare health campaigner, John Wall. Photo (c): Thicha Satapitanon from Getty Images via Canva

RTÉ - Morning Ireland
New report suggests Ireland second highest in the EU for cancer cases

RTÉ - Morning Ireland

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 3:35


Averil Power, CEO of the Irish Cancer Society, discusses new research stating Ireland has the second highest number of cancer cases in the EU.

Highlights from Newstalk Breakfast
Today marks World Cancer Day

Highlights from Newstalk Breakfast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 4:44


Today marks World Cancer Day and the Irish Cancer Society is celebrating by launching new welfare, diet and exercise services in order to combat misinformation online. Speaking to Ciara this morning was CEO of the Irish Cancer Society, Averil Power.

Newstalk Breakfast Highlights
Today marks World Cancer Day

Newstalk Breakfast Highlights

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 4:44


Today marks World Cancer Day and the Irish Cancer Society is celebrating by launching new welfare, diet and exercise services in order to combat misinformation online. Speaking to Ciara this morning was CEO of the Irish Cancer Society, Averil Power.

LMFM Michael Reade Show Podcasts
Alan Cantwell on LMFM Tuesday 4th of February 2025

LMFM Michael Reade Show Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 86:02


Today on the show - Meath East Independent TD Gillian Toole gave us her reaction to the decision by the Ceann Comhairle on the Dáil speaking rights issue. The Irish Cancer Society joined us to mark World Cancer Day and Stephen Breen, Crime Editor with the Irish Sun told us details about the "Black axe" gang who were running a money laundering operation with ties to the North East Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Highlights from Moncrieff
What is the cost of cancer?

Highlights from Moncrieff

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 8:10


A cancer diagnosis is life changing, but for many families affected by cancer, the financial toll of treatment is something to consider... Just as your income is down, there are more bills coming in than ever.The Irish Cancer Society estimates that households affected by cancer are spending an extra €700 a month at a time when their average loss of income is double that at €1,500 per month.For more on this, Seán is joined by CEO of the Irish Cancer Society, Averil Power...

Moncrieff Highlights
What is the cost of cancer?

Moncrieff Highlights

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 8:10


A cancer diagnosis is life changing, but for many families affected by cancer, the financial toll of treatment is something to consider... Just as your income is down, there are more bills coming in than ever.The Irish Cancer Society estimates that households affected by cancer are spending an extra €700 a month at a time when their average loss of income is double that at €1,500 per month.For more on this, Seán is joined by CEO of the Irish Cancer Society, Averil Power...

LMFM Michael Reade Show Podcasts
Alan Cantwell on LMFM Thursday 2nd of January 2025

LMFM Michael Reade Show Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2025 81:17


Today on the show - We kick off the new year discussing the continuing house price crisis with MEP Ciaran Mulllolly and Ronan Lyons of Daft.ie . Paramedic and Louth County Councillor Debbie McCole spoke to Alan about pressures and issues facing emergency departments during flu season and the Irish Cancer Society called on people to have any worrying health symptoms checked out and to make a resolution to take better care of their health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Irish Tech News Audio Articles
IP Telecom, Ireland's Leading Telecoms Carrier, Awarded Business All-Star Accreditation

Irish Tech News Audio Articles

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024 3:25


IP Telecom, Ireland's innovative telecommunications service provider, has announced it has been awarded The Business All-Star Accreditation. This accreditation serves as a third-party validation of IP Telecom's commitment to quality in providing B2B telecoms services throughout the Irish market. Recognised as the nation's symbol of trust and excellence in business, the Business All-Star Accreditation honours IP Telecom for its success in the telecoms industry, with the company being awarded the title of Business All-Star VOIP Solutions Company 2024 by the All-Ireland Business Foundation (AIBF). Since inception in 2010, IP Telecom has evolved into a market leader, blending user-friendly solutions and innovation to support Irish businesses. The team's award-winning Hosted PBX platform, coupled with decades of combined expertise in engineering, telephony, and business, has positioned IP Telecom as the preferred VOIP provider for organisations of all sizes across Ireland. With this commitment to providing cutting-edge communication solutions designed to meet the specific needs of businesses, IP Telecom's client roster includes IT.ie, Barnardos, Portwest, Repak, Decathlon, DID Electrical, Gouldings Chemicals, Right Price Tiles, Barnardos and the Irish Cancer Society. Announcing the news of IP Telecom's achievement, Deputy Chair of AIBF's Adjudication Board, Kieran Ring, said: "I am delighted to recognise IP Telecom for its exceptional performance during the Business All-Star Accreditation process, earning the esteemed title of Business All-Star VOIP Solutions Company 2024. The key to IP Telecom's success lies in their unwavering dedication to customer satisfaction. "The company emphasises understanding each client's unique needs and delivering tailored solutions to meet specific requirements. Their customer-centric approach is exemplified by excellent support services, ensuring clients receive prompt and effective assistance. Their commitment to innovation and quality has earned them a reputation for reliability and excellence in the VOIP sector." "We are honoured to be named Business All-Star VOIP Solutions Company 2024 by the All-Ireland Business Foundation. This recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team, who are passionate about providing the best VOIP solutions for our customers. At IP Telecom, we have always been focused on innovation, cost savings, and creating phone solutions that put the needs of our customers first. This accreditation reinforces our commitment to driving growth and success for Irish businesses," added Rory Whelan, Head of Marketing at IP Telecom. IP Telecom has experienced significant growth following a €6 million investment from Development Capital in late 2023, which has supported its expansion within the Irish market. The company further strengthened its position with the successful acquisition of Centrecom Systems Limited in March 2024. Now, with the recent achievement of Business All-Star VOIP Solutions Company 2024, in addition to the prestigious Guaranteed Irish symbol earlier this year, IP Telecom continues to offer state-of-the-art communication solutions. See more stories here.

C103
The Irish Cancer Society is warning that Ireland's two-tier health system is failing public cancer patients

C103

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024 9:23


The Irish Cancer Society is warning that Ireland's two-tier health system is failing public cancer patients Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Insight: The Stripped Back Podcast
S5 E1 - Better Days

Insight: The Stripped Back Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024 92:56


Join Stephen Buckley and Keith Delahan on their award winning podcast where on this maiden episode of Season 5 they welcome guests Cheryl Naughton and Nathan Nash. They discuss the challenges faced by tradespeople, the importance of mental health, and the impact of social media in the trade community. Nathan shares his personal journey into plumbing and the health challenges he faced, including a lymphoma diagnosis. The conversation emphasizes the need for support in the trade industry and the importance of raising awareness about health issues. In this conversation, Stephen Buckley and Keith Delahan discuss the profound impact of cancer on personal and professional lives. They explore the emotional journey of facing a cancer diagnosis, the importance of financial literacy for self-employed individuals, and the challenges of maintaining family dynamics during treatment. The discussion also highlights the significance of raising awareness about cancer and advocating for better support systems, while celebrating milestones and looking forward to the future with hope and resilience. Cheryl provides valuable insights for tradespeople looking to manage the administrative side of their business along with the physical stresses, she provides an eye opening look into the challenges that are present for business owners and what can be done through her services to eliviate some of it. To find out more about what Cheryl's business provides, check her out at www.thegirlintheoffice.ie The learn more about Nathan and his journey, check him out on IG @nnplumber If you have been affected by the discussions in Nathan's interview, please know support is available. You can reach out to cancer support groups like the Irish Cancer Society for assistance. Their free support line is 1800 200 700, where compassionate help and guidance are just a call away. Find out more about the Podcast by heading over to our page @insightthestrippedbackpodcast and press on our bio link.

Highlights from Newstalk Breakfast
A €4.9 million lung cancer research programme launched

Highlights from Newstalk Breakfast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 4:06


A €4.9 million lung cancer research programme, launched by the Irish Cancer Society and Beaumont RCSI Cancer Centre has become the largest single investment in lung cancer in Ireland's history. Speaking to Shane this morning on the show was Michael McCarthy, Consultant Medical Oncologist and Secretary of the Irish society of Medical Oncology.

Today with Claire Byrne
Living with an end-stage cancer diagnosis

Today with Claire Byrne

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2024 19:11


Siobhan Gaynor, Irish Metastatic Breast Cancer Researcher and patient and Amy Nolan, Director of Clinical affairs, Irish Cancer Society

Highlights from Newstalk Breakfast
Irish Cancer society is launching their big pink breakfast initiative

Highlights from Newstalk Breakfast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2024 12:01


October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and the Irish Cancer society is launching their Big Pink Breakfast initiative urging people to be breast aware and remind people that breast cancer can affect anyone. Joining Ciara and Shane this morning was Dr Mariana Cervantes, Dr in Immunology and now a stage three breast cancer patient, Sonya Carr, Cancer Awareness Co-Ordinator Irish Cancer Society and Katie Browne, breast cancer survivor.

Clare FM - Podcasts
The Original Irish Hotels 8-Day Charity Cycle

Clare FM - Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2024 7:09


The Original Irish Hotels 8-day charity cycle which starts on Monday the 30th of September, will stop at seven Kerry hotels en route. The cycle is along the Wild Atlantic Way and is in aid of The Irish Cancer Society. The 800km cycle will mark the 10-year anniversary of the Wild Atlantic Way, celebrating the impact its had on local communities, with a goal to raise €50,000 for The Irish Cancer Society. To discuss this further, Alan Morrisey was joined by Past President of Irish Hotels Federation and Proprietor of Vaughan Lodge Lahinch, Micheal Vaughan. Picture (c) by Solovyova from Getty Images Pro via Canva

RTÉ - Drivetime
Cancer Society on why we need more clinical trials here

RTÉ - Drivetime

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2024 6:38


Ireland is significantly behind other European countries in the number of clinical trials that it carries out, according to a new report. The Cancer Society says these trials are vital to save lives. Averil Power, CEO of the Irish Cancer Society tells us more.

Highlights from Lunchtime Live
Why you should host a Big Pink Breakfast

Highlights from Lunchtime Live

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2024


Ahead of Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, the Irish Cancer Society are looking for people to sign up to host a Big Pink Breakfast to raise much needed funds. Patrice Morrissey, a lone parent of three boys, was diagnosed with breast cancer in May 2023, and joins Andrea to share her story.Image: Irish Cancer Society

Clare FM - Podcasts
Gort Man Highlights The Importance Of Early Diagnosis

Clare FM - Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2024 9:24


A host of stars from the world of GAA, racing and other big sporting personalities came together last Monday evening, for this year's Hurling for Cancer Research all-star game. The coverage on TG4 was aimed at boosting donations to the Irish Cancer Society's vital research projects. Gort based camera man Dermot Flaherty is currently undergoing treatment for cancer and he shared his story ahead of coverage of Monday's game. For more on this, Fiona McGarry spoke with Dermot Flaherty. Picture (c) Cancer.ie

Clare FM - Podcasts
Hopes For New Maternity Law To Come Into Effect Early September

Clare FM - Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2024 9:00


The new Maternity Leave Law has been welcomed in Clare as a huge step forward in the right direction. The law will allow women diagnosed with mental or physical illness during pregnancy to postpone their maternity leave up to 52 weeks. According to the Irish Cancer Society, roughly 60 percent of women each year go through cancer diagnosis, while they are pregnant or postpartum, which results in most or all of their matenity leave spent recieving treatment. Founder of Mama's Boobie Box, Mum Blogger and Writer for Online Magazine Boobingit.com Petrina O'Halloran says, this is great news for women going on maternity leave.

Highlights from Newstalk Breakfast
What you need to know about postponing maternity leave

Highlights from Newstalk Breakfast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 7:09


Ciara was joined by Erica Tierney, Patient Ambassador for the Irish Cancer Society's Leave Our Leave campaign, to discuss new legislation allowing women to defer their maternity leave for up to 52 weeks in cases of serious physical or mental illness.

Highlights from Newstalk Breakfast
The Irish Cancer Society has warned of a “180 million hole” in funding

Highlights from Newstalk Breakfast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 5:03


The Irish Cancer Society has warned of a “180 million hole” in funding for the National Cancer Strategy which effects many areas of patient care. Speaking to Ciara this morning was Averil Power, CEO of Irish Cancer Society.

Highlights from Lunchtime Live
Hospital parking fees - a ‘tax on the sick'?

Highlights from Lunchtime Live

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 20:19


A ‘tax on the sick' that's what the Irish cancer society have dubbed hospital parking charges, with some hospitals charging cancer patients €3.20 an hour in parking fees.Have you been affected by this?Andrea is joined by cancer survivors who had to pay a lot for parking, as well as Samantha Vaughan from the Irish Cancer Society, to discuss.

RTÉ - The Late Debate
Irish Cancer Society urges Government to fund National Cancer Strategy

RTÉ - The Late Debate

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 16:38


Catherine Ardagh, Fianna Fáil Senator and spokesperson on Social Protection; Richard Boyd Barrett, People Before Profit-Solidarity TD for Dún Laoghaire; Ged Nash, Labour TD for Louth and East Meath and spokesperson on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform; Órla Ryan, News Correspondent, The Journal

In The News
Ireland is getting stricter on cigarettes. But is vaping the real threat?

In The News

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2024 16:11


On today's podcast, In the News producer Aideen Finnegan explains what we know about a proposal from Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly to raise the legal age to buy cigarettes from 18 to 21. The move comes as Ireland's efforts to curtail smoking have plateaued, with smoking even increasing among male teenagers. But will such a new law be workable in practice? Then we hear from Averil Power of the Irish Cancer Society, who welcomes the move. But she says the Government must urgently tackle the growing use of vapes among young people. Her warning comes as new research predicts some chemicals released by vaping may cause unknown damage to human health in the long term.Presented by Sorcha Pollak. Produced by Declan Conlon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Last Word with Matt Cooper
Cancer Society Warns That Some Care Is Going 'Backwards'

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2024 7:30


How well has the National Cancer Strategy actually been implemented?Averil Power, CEO of the Irish Cancer Society joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

RTÉ - Drivetime
Irish Cancer Society - lack of funding and unmet targets in cancer care

RTÉ - Drivetime

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2024 8:35


Cancer outcomes for patients in Ireland have stagnated and in some cases disimproved in recent years. The head of the Irish Cancer Society told the Joint Committee on Health that people in Ireland today are not being given the best possible chance of surviving cancer. Irish Cancer Society Chief Executive Averil Power talks to Sarah.

Clare FM - Podcasts
St John's National School On Upcoming Fundraisers

Clare FM - Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2024 6:45


The next week or so is going to be extremely busy for St. John's National School in Shannon. They have not one, but two different fundraisers coming up; this evening their Bingo Night in collaboration with Shannon Town United will take place. Next week, they will host a coffee morning and bake sale for the Irish Cancer Society. To find out more about both initiatives, Alan Morrissey was joined by Kevin Toomey, Principal of St Johns National School and Noah Casey, a student from ASD class.

RTÉ - The Ray Darcy Show
Daffodil Day & The Irish Cancer Society's New Creative Arts Therapy Service

RTÉ - The Ray Darcy Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 18:38


Roisin Hayes, Music Therapist and Lynne O'Donnell whose son uses the service join Ray in studio ahead of Daffodil Day on Friday

RTÉ - Morning Ireland
Irish Cancer Society's annual Daffodil Day fundraiser being launched this week

RTÉ - Morning Ireland

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2024 6:53


Averil Power, Chief Executive of the Irish Cancer Society, joins us ahead of the launch of their annual Daffodil Day fundraiser on Friday.

The Women's Podcast
Leave Molly mAlone / Protecting maternity leave for cancer patients

The Women's Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2024 59:05


Tilly Cripwell, a 22 year-old musician, who regularly performs beside the Molly Malone statue in Dublin, is on a mission to stop people from inappropriately touching the sculpture's breasts. In this episode, Cripwell tells Róisín Ingle how she's launched the ‘Leave Molly mAlone' campaign with the aim of stopping this “misogynistic” tradition and to protest against the mockery and objectification of the city's beloved statue.Later on, we'll also be hearing about another worthy campaign, called ‘Leave our Leave', run by the Irish Cancer Society. It focuses on the 60 women each year in Ireland, who receive a cancer diagnosis during or just after their pregnancy, who are not able to defer their maternity leave during this period. That's despite men being able to defer their paternity leave following a diagnosis. To understand why this is the case and how it directly impacts women, Kathy Sheridan speaks to cancer survivor Emma McGuinness and CEO of the Irish cancer society Averil Power. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brendan O'Connor
Night Nurse

Brendan O'Connor

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2024 21:42


Hilary Neville has been a Palliative Night Nurse with the Irish Cancer Society for 26 years and reflects on her career of caring for the dying by night.

RTÉ - Morning Ireland
New research shows that just 29% of Irish people fully understand what HPV is

RTÉ - Morning Ireland

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2024 4:17


Averil Power, chief executive of the Irish Cancer Society expresses concern at recent survey results that found a growing gap in public knowledge around HPV.

RTÉ - Morning Ireland
Stark levels of energy hardship amongst those in palliative care

RTÉ - Morning Ireland

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2023 5:26


Averil Power, Chief Executive of the Irish Cancer Society, on new research that reveals the stark levels of energy hardship experienced by cancer patients receiving palliative care at home.