Health

Eamon Jackson flew 1,000 miles to get ground-breaking therapy after he was diagnosed with prostate cancer – one of 3,500 men diagnosed with the same disease every year in Ireland. ‘I've never looked back,' he says.

Is it possible that the suffering of patients is not registering with this government and that of all the doctors and nurses who are at the end of their tether, frustrated and exhausted, day-in and day-out?

Castletowmbere fisherman Daniel Healy is not only celebrating the launch of his new trawler, but also the 11th anniversary of his kidney transplant.

The annual general meeting of West Cork IFA took place recently at the Parkway Hotel in Dunmanway, presided over by the West Cork chairman, Corney Buckley. 

SIR – I am encouraged to see the Joint Committee on the Eighth Amendment to the Constitution sought clarity on the mental health effects of abortion from expert witnesses as part of their deliberations. 

A new cultured milk drink made by Clóna Dairies in Clonakilty is whipping up a storm in supermarkets. 

Graham Walker of Walker Hearing Clinic offers advice to those who may be concerned about hearing loss which may be affecting them or someone they know

As part of Mental Health Month this October, West Cork Mental Health Services are championing an arts approach to recovery through various events in locations across West Cork, including a new ‘hub' in Skibbereen

SIR – OUR politicians have a unique opportunity in the coming weeks to adopt public health legislation that can dramatically reduce harm and save many lives in Ireland.