The HSE yesterday launched the latest QUIT Smoking campaign, which encourages people who smoke to #QuitandWin – quit smoking for…
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WATCH: Donegal Youthreach Centre’s Video Shortlisted in X-Hale Awards
by Rachel McLaughlin 6 years agoA Donegal Youthreach centre is calling on its local community for support ahead of the Irish Cancer Society’s national X-HALE…
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HSE’s Quit.ie can help double your chances of quitting smoking – for good
by Elaine McCallig 7 years agoAbout 30,000 people across the country are attempting to quit smoking this January. Since the beginning of 2018, over 1,500…
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Pettigo woman is ‘back in control’ after quitting smoking
by Rachel McLaughlin 7 years agoSerena Gallagher from Pettigo is celebrating getting her one year certificate from the HSE Donegal Smoking Cessation Service for quitting…
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How Mary quit smoking after 63 years and beat cancer three times!
by Stephen Maguire 8 years agoA Donegal woman has told others how it’s never too late to stop smoking after quitting cigarettes after smoking for…
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To mark World Cancer Day yesterday, the Irish Cancer Society (ICS) have urged the Irish government to raise the prices…
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Lung cancer is one of the most common cancers among both men and women in Northern Ireland, with around 900…
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A Co Donegal man was fined €50 for having a pub smoking shelter that didn’t comply with law. Paul McClure,…
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More than 200,000 cigarettes later and Jimmy can taste his tea!
by Stephen Maguire 8 years agoCounty Councillor Jimmy Kavanagh enjoys having a cuppa with Fiona Boyle, HSE Donegal Smoking Cessation Advisor, who helped him quit…
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A Donegal GAA club has banned smoking at their grounds – and have become only the second club in the…
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PEOPLE IN DONEGAL TEN TIMES MORE LIKELY TO QUIT SMOKING WITH HELP
by Stephen Maguire 9 years agoThe HSE Donegal Smoking Cessation Service has said that people in Donegal are 10 times more likely to quit smoking…
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NO BUTTS – INVESTIGATION SHOWS DONEGAL PLAYGROUNDS ARE SMOKE-FREE
by Stephen Maguire 9 years agoAn investigation carried out by the HSE has shown that smokers across Donegal are beginning to put their children first.…
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EMMET RUSHE’S FITNESS COLUMN: SITTING IS THE NEW SMOKING
by John2 10 years agoBY EMMET RUSHE: Sitting has recently been described as the ‘Smoking of our Generation’. The average time spent sitting is…
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Letterkenny Institute of Technology has banned electronic cigarettes. A circular issued today reminded all students and staff on campus the…
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NO SMOKE WITHOUT FIRE – HOSPITAL MAY HAVE FIGHT ON ITS HANDS TO BAN SMOKERS
by Stephen Maguire 12 years agoLetterkenny General Hospital may have a fight on its hands to introduce its smoking-free status. As of next month the…
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DONEGAL CENTRE RECORDING 85% SUCCESS IN HELPING PEOPLE TO QUIT SMOKING
by Stephen Maguire 13 years agoA Donegal hypnosis service is recording a staggering 85% success rate in helping people to give up smoking. And what’s…