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Wednesday, 6th November, 2019. Vol. 12, Issue 45 • 63 Clanbrassil Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth
Successful surgery for Zoe Murphy
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By Paul Byrne
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The parents of Zoe Murphy have given a positive update on the status of their daughter following life changing surgery in the USA last weekend. Two-year old Zoe Murphy was born with quadriplegia and developed cerebral palsy at 21 months old. As a result she suffers with spasticity and restricted movement. Zoe’s parents Lynda Bannon and Eamonn Murphy were told by doctors that their daughter faced the prospect of being in a wheelchair for the rest of her life. However, after be-
ing introduced to CBD Oil in early 2018 Zoe showed remarkable improvements and was told that she was eligible to receive life changing surgery in America that could improve her standard of living still further. Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy aims to selectively destroy problematic nerve roots in the spinal cord - potentially eradicating spasticity as Zoe’s bones/muscles continue to grow. After a huge fundraising effort last year Zoe and her family reached their €100,000 target and a date was set for surgery in St Louis Continued on Page 2 Zoe Murphy with Dr TS Park
Launch of draw to fund GAA stadium
One of the most ambitious projects in the history of Louth GAA will be officially launched on Friday night in Dundalk. The Wee County Double House draw is set to finance the development of the new County Ground on the Inner Relief Road. See Page 2