New Irish Cancer Society Volunteer Drivers Recruited In Tipperary

An increase of 17% in patients needing the service in Clare, Limerick and Tipperary prompted a targetted recruitment campaign in these areas. This free transport service is available to patients attending University Hospital Limerick, St. Luke’s General Hospital, Kilkenny, University Hospital, Waterford, Cork University Hospital & the Mercy University Hospital, Cork for chemotherapy treatments. If […]

Irish Cancer Society Welcomes Review Of Car Parking For Cancer Patients

 The Irish Cancer Society has welcomed the news that the South/South West Hospital Group will review car parking policy for cancer patients across the six hospitals that offer cancer treatment.  This comes after the Chief Operating Officer at the South/South West Hospital Group, Mr. Ger O’Callaghan that the Group would “review what is going on […]

Trolley Number Comparisons Masking Scale of Crisis At South Tipp General – Mattie McGrath

Independent TD Mattie McGrath has said the Irish Medical Organisations ranking of hospitals by the numbers patients on trolleys does not accurately reflect the scale of the challenges present at South Tipperary General Hospital. Deputy McGrath was speaking as STGH has again been ranked as having 26 patients’ on trolleys, the second highest in the […]

Table Quiz in Aid of Women’s Cancer Treatment Centre

A table quiz in aid of the women’s cancer treatment centre in Cork University Hospital will take place in the Spinning Wheel Lounge & Bar, Patrick Street, Templemore, on Friday 15th April at 9pm.  A table of four cost €20, valuable prizes are to be won, and finger food will be served throughout the evening.  […]

Table Quiz in Aid of Women’s Cancer Treatment Centre Cork University Hospital

A table quiz in aid of the women’s cancer treatment centre in Cork University Hospital is to be held on Friday 15th April at 9pm in the Spinning Wheel Lounge and Bar, Patrick Street, Templemore.  A table of four costs €20, valuable raffle prizes are to be won, and finger food will be served throughout […]

Miner Killed in County Tipperary Mine Blast

A man in his 40s has died and another man in his 50s has been injured after an explosion in an underground shaft at Lisheen mine at around 6.30 pm yesterday.  It is understood that the line manager on the job was killed.  The injured man was taken to Cork University Hospital for treatment and […]