INEC to showcase Fashion Talent
Recovery Haven Kerry Cancer Support House are delighted to reveal details of Designer Fashion Showcase Event taking place at the Gleneagle INEC Arena on February 1st, 2024. Already being billed as the fashion highlight of 2024 in the Kingdom, renowned Kerry designer Colin Horgan will be the star attraction, while beloved Ballyheigue designer Don O’Neill will also be displaying some stunning designs from his archive collection. The event will be MC’d by legendary RTE broadcaster, Mary Kennedy, who will also facilitate an exclusive Q&A session with Don and Colin, who will chat about their amazing careers – from starting their respective fashion journeys from humble beginnings in North Kerry, to dressing some of the world’s most famous faces. Event producer, Norma O’Donoghue, has also secured some of the country’s top boutiques and designers to feature
in the event, while renowned social media influencer Helen Murphy, (aka daily_ divadiary) has been given the unenviable task of choosing the best dressed lady on the night. Tickets are priced at €30 and are available now from Recovery Haven, the INEC and on Eventbrite. For those wishing to attend as a group, or for employers wishing to purchase multiple tickets for a company/corporate outing, we are offering the following group incentives: Buy 10 tickets, get one free; Buy 20 tickets, get 2 free or buy 50 tickets and get 5 free. Management at The Gleneagle
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Hotel, meanwhile, have also offered a discounted overnight package for the event, priced at €125 per room B&B.
Cervical Cancer Week ashamed, and these negative feelings can deter us from getting appropriate care.
Cancer is a scary word. Everyone has been affected by cancer in some capacity, but some forms are less frequently discussed. 22nd to the 28th of January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Week. In the UK and Ireland, almost 3,500 people are diagnosed with cervical cancer every year, with the highest incidences between ages 30-35. 95% of cases in the UK are a result of untreated HPV infections. The discussion of such intimate problems can make us awkward, uncomfortable, anxious, even
What care can help? Regular smear and HPV screenings should be attended from age 25. These will be offered every 3 years. From age 30 up, screenings are less frequent, usually every 5 years. While untreated HPV can become Cervical Cancer, it takes 15-20 years for this to happen. Attending your regular screenings will be a huge help in terms of prevention and care. Even if you’ve had a hysterectomy, you may need to continue screenings. Subtotal hysterectomy removes the uterus but leaves the cervix,
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and depending on the reason for the procedure, even total hysterectomy patients may need to continue screenings. Talk to your GP if you are unsure. Letters are regularly sent to those who require screenings and should not be put on the long finger. The future is bright! Sweden is likely to eliminate cervical cancer by 2030 with Australia hot on their heels. HPV vaccines, screenings, and treatments are more effective, advanced, and accessible than ever before, and with discussions finally evolving surrounding cervical cancer, lets hope Ireland joins the lead in the pursuit to end Cervical Cancer
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