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Tour de Munster ready to hit the road

With the final countdown on to the 2021 Tour de Munster charity cycle in aid of Down Syndrome Ireland Munster branches, participants are adding the finishing touches to their training preparations as they gear up to tackle the 600km route across the six counties of Munster from August 5th to 8th.

RNLI’s Bank Holiday water safety advice

This bank holiday weekend, with more people expected to take part in water-based activities, the RNLI is sharing some advice and top tips to help people stay safe on the water, whether travelling to the coast or visiting inland waters.

Minister issues water safety appeal after recent tragedies

In the lead up to the August Bank Holiday weekend Minister of State in the Department of Transport, Hildegarde Naughton TD, has issued an appeal to anybody engaging in coastal or water-based activity to be attentive to their personal safety and adhere to basic safety measures.

Rallying call for nursing home residents and relatives

A group set up late last year and led by concerned, volunteer citizens from around Ireland, has pledged to campaign for systemic change in the care and quality of life of older people. 

Diabetes Ireland launches pre-budget submission

Diabetes Ireland's pre-budget submission is calling for 8 immediate actions which will improve the quality of life for over 225,000 people living with diabetes and reduce the long term costs of preventable diabetes complications.
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RNLI on back-to-back shouts during Thunder storm

The Lough Derg RNLI lifeboat responded to two calls this afternoon to vessels that suffered engine failure during this afternoon's thunderstorm.

Irresponsible parking hindering emergency response

Irresponsible parking close to a busy Coast Guard station has hindered volunteers responding to and returning from emergency calls

Dementia Care Strategy must be prioritised post-pandemic

Challenges faced by those living with dementia did not disappear during the pandemic and must be tackled by expediting the implementation of the National Dementia Care Strategy as we emerge from the height of the Covid-19 emergency, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
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