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Killarney nurse launches breastfeeding guide 

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GUIDANCE: Lactation Consultant and Practice Nurse Anna O'Donoghue from Killarney has launched a breastfeeding guide for new moms

 

By Michelle Crean

 

A Killarney nurse who specialises in helping new moms has launched a new breastfeeding guide. Lactation Consultant and Practice Nurse Anna O'Donoghue, who has worked for the past 17 years in Ross Medical Practice at the Reeks, launched 'Your Guide to Breastfeeding’ at the Scotia Clinic Tralee, which provides guidance and reassurance to new moms while nursing their babies.

Anna, from Muckross, has also been working with Scotia Clinic for the past eight years. She has written numerous articles for her peers and provides a wealth of resources to her patients.

She is also the proud mom of three lovely babies all delivered by Dr Mary McCaffrey from the Scotia Clinic, so she understands the challenges and rewards that come with being a mom. In this booklet Anna provides practical advice on all aspects of breastfeeding such as what to expect in the first two weeks after birth while establishing your breastfeeding to common issues that may arise.

Many new mothers question if their babies are getting enough milk, and this is outlined within the booklet, including a guide to amounts depending on age. There is also an illustrated guide to show mom different positions while breastfeeding along with useful tips on expressing and storage of milk. "It's a 20 page guide for any new mom," Anna told the Killarney Advertiser.

"With lockdown support groups aren't running face to face and with this booklet they have the information to refer back to." Anna has also adapted the way she provides support to her patients. She can provide consultations via phone/email or in-person along with posting useful information within her social media platforms. Classes are also available online and include a follow up phone call with mom to ensure all is going well. New parents can contact Anna on 087 2851915.

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Chamber’s emphasis on cyber security

  Businesses in Killarney have been fully briefed on what measures they need to taketo ensure greater cyber security to protect their companies. Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce hosted […]

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Businesses in Killarney have been fully briefed on what measures they need to take
to ensure greater cyber security to protect their companies.

Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce hosted a very informative breakfast
briefing in the International Hotel at which they keynote speakers were cyber security
experts Mike Dennehy and Ger McAuliffe from progressive local company Tricel.
The opening question at the event was how will a business operate tomorrow if it
loses access to its data today?
Mike and Ger recommended that all employers to include IT training as part of the
induction programme for new entrants, organise monthly awareness training for all
employees and to conduct monthly spot-checks to ensure everything is going
according to plan.
It was essential, they pointed out not to give the same level of access to all
employees to reduce risk and to devise a disaster recovery plan in case it is needed.
Companies have also been advised not to allow the public to use their private wi-fi
network and, instead, to set up a public or guest network.
Chamber thanked the experts from Tricel for their engaging talk which certainly put
the spotlight very firmly on the need to enhance cyber security measures.

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Win tickets for Killarney for Palestine sold-out INEC show

Killarney for Palestine has announced a fundraising competition that will give Killarney Advertiser readers a chance to win two tickets to the sold-out Night for Palestine concert in the INEC […]

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Killarney for Palestine has announced a fundraising competition that will give Killarney Advertiser readers a chance to win two tickets to the sold-out Night for Palestine concert in the INEC on December 19.

The event, which features Amble, Beoga and Clare Sands, has already reached full capacity, but the group is offering two tickets along with a €250 Gleneagle Hotel Group voucher, which can also be used at the Brehon.
To enter, supporters are asked to make a minimum €5 donation to the group’s Chuffed campaign, which is raising funds for urgent medical support for a displaced family in Gaza.

The link to the campaign is:

http://chuffed.org/project/154575-urgent-medical-relief-for-mohammad-basyouni-his-kids

After donating, entrants must email proof of donation to:
killarneyforpalestine@yahoo.com
The competition runs on the group’s Instagram page @killarneyforpalestine, where full instructions are listed. A winner will be chosen at random and announced on November 29.
Killarney for Palestine says all proceeds from the INEC event will support Aclaí Palestine, a community gym based in Aida Refugee Camp, Bethlehem.

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