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March 2, 2026 Chantal Thurlby-Alexander 1 min read

Paul Reid Appointed Independent Chair of IMVO Board

The Irish Medicines Verification Organisation has appointed former HSE CEO Paul Reid as Independent Chair of its Board.

February 23, 2026 Chantal Thurlby-Alexander 4 min read

Groundbreaking Cancer Researchers Honoured at Irish Cancer Society Research Awards 2026

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Researchers from across Ireland were honoured at the Irish Cancer Society Research Awards 2026, recognising advances in radiotherapy innovation and men’s cancer survivorship care.

RCSI study reports link between social media use, body dissatisfaction, sexting and poorer mental health in Irish teenagers.

February 12, 2026 Chantal Thurlby-Alexander 2 min read

RCSI launches Ireland’s first National Robotic Surgery Curriculum

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RCSI has launched Ireland’s first National Robotic Surgery Curriculum, supported by a €2.3m investment and designed to standardise robotic surgical training nationwide.

HSE Mid West launches free nasal flu vaccine clinics for children in Limerick, Clare and Tipperary.

December 11, 2025 Chantal Thurlby-Alexander 1 min read

HSE Mid West to Hold Free Flu Vaccine Clinics for Children Ahead of Christmas

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HSE Mid West is running four free walk-in nasal flu vaccine clinics for children aged 2–17 in Limerick, Clare and Tipperary as flu cases rise sharply across the region.

Drinkaware podcast episode on midlife women’s wellbeing featuring Dr Marie Finn and Alana Kirk.

December 1, 2025 Chantal Thurlby-Alexander 2 min read

Drinkaware Launches Midlife Women’s Wellbeing Podcast with Dr Marie Finn and Alana Kirk

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Drinkaware has launched a new podcast episode featuring GP and menopause specialist Dr Marie Finn and midlife coach Alana Kirk, in a discussion centred on hormonal change, midlife health, and reassessing alcohol habits as part of women’s wellbeing.

Solace Café in Limerick opens to provide out-of-hours mental health support for adults.

November 28, 2025 Chantal Thurlby-Alexander 3 min read

Solace Café Opens in Limerick to Provide Out-of-Hours Mental Health Support

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Solace Café has opened in Limerick City as a free, confidential, out-of-hours support service run by HSE Mid West and Limerick Mental Health Association. Adults can book one-hour sessions with trained support workers for peer, psychosocial and recovery support.

Blackrock Health opens new Women’s Health Centre in Dublin

November 13, 2025 Chantal Thurlby-Alexander 3 min read

Blackrock Health opens Ireland’s most comprehensive private consultant-led women’s health centre, delivering integrated female-focused care

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Blackrock Health has officially opened the Blackrock Health Women’s Health Centre — Ireland’s most comprehensive private, consultant-led centre dedicated to women’s health. Located at 2–5 Warrington Place, Dublin 2, the facility brings together a team of 28 consultants and 30 multidisciplinary staff across specialties including gynaecology, cardiology, endocrinology, urogynaecology, dermatology, pain medicine, psychology, and rheumatology.