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Irish Cancer Society offering free health checks in Kerry

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The Irish Cancer Society has announced that it will be offering free health checks in Manor West Shopping Centre, Tralee this week.

As part of the ‘Your Health Matters’ Early Detection Roadshow, nurses will administer health checks to the public from 9am – 6pm tomorrow (Thursday) and Friday, free of charge.

The health check is a free walk-in service. It will include a blood pressure check, Body Mass Index (BMI) and Carbon Monoxide (CO) reading and information on cancer prevention, screening and ways to help spot the early signs of cancer.

Each health check will take approximately 15 minutes and nurses will also be on hand to discuss any changes in health or concerns about cancer a person may have. A referral for a GP will also be arranged where further help is required.

Early detection and diagnosis of cancer is essential to improve health outcomes. The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a growing backlog of patients with cancer symptoms who have not presented or are waiting for urgent time-critical diagnostic services. As this disruption could lead to later stage presentation and increased cancer mortality in the coming years, the Irish Cancer Society will continue to deliver Early Detection Roadshow events across Ireland throughout 2022. This initiative seeks to promote positive lifestyle changes, increase awareness of cancer symptoms, and improve medical care-seeking behaviour for the early signs of cancer.

This year the roadshow has been to 10 different shopping centres in Dublin, Cork, Waterford and Limerick. To date, over 13,000 people have engaged with the information and over 900 people have received health checks in 2022. The roadshow will move to Louth, Sligo, Carlow, Donegal and other parts of the Midlands later in the year.

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New February event to replace Paps of Anú Winter walk

Organisers of the annual Winter Solstice Charity Walk on the Paps of Anú are considering replacing the traditional event with a new fixture in February, following years of poor weather […]

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Organisers of the annual Winter Solstice Charity Walk on the Paps of Anú are considering replacing the traditional event with a new fixture in February, following years of poor weather causing disruption.

The annual walk was postponed for the last wo years due to extremely hazardous weather conditions.
As a result, organisers are now looking at establishing a potential alternative event to take place over the St Brigid’s bank holiday weekend in February for future years. The move would mark a shift away from the traditional December Winter Solstice date.

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Kerry FC launches pop-up shop at Kerry Airport

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Kerry FC has announced the extension of its lead sponsorship deal with Kerry Airport Ireland for the entire 2026 season.

To mark the news, the club has opened a pop-up Christmas shop located in the Arrivals Hall of Kerry Airport, which opened on Tuesday, this week.


The new Kerry FC kits for the upcoming season have arrived in time for Christmas and are available for purchase at the pop-up shop and online.

The new home kit is green with a white and gold stripe, while the away kit features black with a gold-plated crest and trim.


Basil Sheerin, Chief Financial Officer of Kerry Airport Ireland, expressed pride in continuing the partnership. “The Kerry FC story is one of success and community spirit with the entire county uniting behind the club since it was established,”

Mr. Sheerin said. He noted that the increasing level of performance, particularly during the run to the FAI Cup Semi-Final against eventual winners Shamrock Rovers, has inspired fans of all ages.


“Kerry Airport recognises the crucial role that sport plays in bringing communities together… We are proud to play our part by extending our sponsorship of Kerry FC and we are looking forward to working closely with the club in 2026,” Mr. Sheerin concluded.


Jerseys are on sale now from the club’s website at https://kerryfc.com/shop. Full details of fixtures and Season Tickets are available from www.KerryFC.com.

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