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Friday, 20 January 2023 08:51

Four in five women in Offaly and Laois have responded to the BreastCheck invitation.

Just over half of women in Westmeath take up an invite for breast screening.

The county has the lowest uptake in the country at 53%.

According to the Irish Independent, four in five women in Offaly and Laois have responded to the BreastCheck invitation.

Figures for the first five months of 2022 show those in Galway and Monaghan are most likely to attend an appointment.

The service is offered every three years to women aged between 50 to 69.

Bernie McHugh from LARCC Cancer Centre in Multyfarnham says women shouldn't be afraid to go for the check up:

Ex Westmeath Garda Avoids Jail After Admitting Coercive Control Of Wife

David Reynolds installed a tracker on his wife's phone.
Midlands 103 Wins Big At National Radio Awards

The Midlands most popular radio station picked up gold, silver and bronze and the IMROs last night.
Over 100 Jobs Created In Laois Following MyPay Contract

MyPay provides centralised payroll and superannuation shared services to local authorities nationwide.
New Laois Domestic Violence Refuge Moves To Design Stage

Laois is one of nine counties that currently lacks a domestic violence shelter.
Laois Hurlers To Receive Civic Honour Following Joe McDonagh Cup Success

Laois were crowned Joe McDonagh Champions in June.
TUS Research Centre Launches New Breastfeeding Support Toolkit

The SHE Research Centre at TUS compiled the data in conjunction with the HSE’s National Breastfeeding Week.
Dentists Set For Industrial Action This Month

A national protest is taking place on Wednesday, October 14th.
Offaly TD Backs Tighter Citizenship Requirements

Carol Nolan is contributing to the debate on proposed changes to citizenship and immigration rules.

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