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Emma Mhic Mhathúna was 'failed by the State', says Longford councillor

...and subsequently lead into a cancer battle that could have been avoided. ALSO READ: Longford councillor calls for CERVICAL CHECK payment hike Speaking to the Leader, Cllr Peggy Nolan said Ms Mhic Mhathúna had been failed by the State and asked that a...

10 Oct 2018 at 16:00

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HSE under fire over request to hold Longford council meeting in private

...and there is no reason why they can’t be here.” Read Also: Longford patients warned of delay to seeing doctors after CERVICAL CHECK scandal The View: Our Health Service is light years away from where it should be

16 May 2018 at 12:42

Arts & Entertainment

Tribute to Vicky Phelan planned for tonight's Late Late Show

This week's (November 18) Late Late Show will pay tribute to courageous CERVICAL CHECK campaigner, Vicky Phelan, who died this week after a long battle with cancer. The show will remember Vicky as her fight continues after her death, with band The Stunning...

18 Nov 2022 at 12:15

Local News

Longford Leader columnist Mattie Fox: What is happening in Lanesboro is endemic in terms of Government's general management

...strenuous advice. No, the decision was based on voting rather than the country’s financial reserves - i.e. our taxes. The CERVICAL CHECK continuing story is laughable, except for the fact that it is causing so many women stressed by the ongoing failure. The way...

20 Jul 2019 at 15:00

National News

'How many women have been put at risk?': New figures reveal significant fall in CervicalCheck screenings

...expected to be completed until the end of 2022. Research Aontú has carried out shows that the number of women screened by CERVICAL CHECK fell by a 60,000 last year. Cancer is the biggest killer in Ireland. Its treatment cannot be postponed ever again. https://t...

01 Nov 2021 at 17:33

National News

OPINION: I put off my cervical check but it wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be…

When I turned 25 last September I got the dreaded letter to get my CERVICAL CHECK. According to the Irish Cancer Society: “A CERVICAL CHECK involves taking a sample of cells from your cervix for testing to see if you have any of the high-risk types of human...

22 Feb 2025 at 10:00

National News

Cervical screening every five years just as effective as every three, UK study reveals

British women could be screened for cervical cancer every five years instead of every three and as many cancers could still be prevented, a new UK study suggests. Researchers at King’s College London said that screening women aged 24 to 49 who test ...

01 Jun 2022 at 16:26

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Longford councillor calls for cervical check payment hike

...for a suspension to standing orders in an attempt to address the issue. ALSO READ: Longford women unite in bid to address CERVICAL CHECK scandal "I am asking that this council take the initiative to ask the Minister with immediate effect to make an interim...

21 Jun 2018 at 11:30

Local News

Welcome news as CervicalCheck screening programme set to resume

...are worried about symptoms, please immediately phone your GP. Never ignore any unusual symptoms. For other queries about CERVICAL CHECK phone Freephone 1800 45 45 55. Also read: Popular Ballymahon restaurant Nine Arches to close due to Covid-19

25 Jun 2020 at 13:56

Features

Stunning painting of Vicky Phelan to be auctioned for charity by Sheppard's in Durrow

...by at least the same length of time. Vicky has written a bestselling book about her life and her experience during the CERVICAL CHECK controversy since she was diagnosed in 2014. She told Ryan Tubridy that the three-part portrait represents the past,...

11 Jan 2021 at 10:47

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Longford patients warned of delay to seeing doctors after Cervical Check scandal

...to see their family doctor. It comes due to the extra demand placed on general practice as a result of the ongoing CERVICAL CHECK controversy, thought to be affect 1,500 woman across Ireland. More and more women are coming forward following the case of...

05 May 2018 at 12:45

Local News

Funeral Service for late Lynsey Bennett takes place in Longford today

The Funeral Service for Longford CERVICAL CHECK campaigner Lynsey Bennett, Killeter, Killoe, Co Longford takes place today. Late of Fortfield House, Carton Big, mum of two Lynsey died peacefully at home surrounded by her family and friends on Thursday, October...

31 Oct 2022 at 10:00

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