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North West 10k committee hosting charity table quiz on Friday night

The North West 10k committee is hosting a charity quiz in the Backstage Bar, Century Cinemas, Letterkenny this Friday night, April 8 at 9pm. The proceeds will go to the three benefitting charities from the 25th North West 10k which takes place on ...

06 Apr 2022 at 12:34

Donegal Life

How North West 10k has made life that bit more manageable for Donegal group

Marcus Ward and his friends in the Donegal branch of Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus Ireland know all too well how much benefit an organisation can get from being an official North West 10k benefiting charity. Back in 2019 - the last time the event ...

20 Mar 2022 at 15:06

Local News

Find out more about spina bifida and the lives of those living with the condition in Donegal

Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Ireland (SBHI) supports 21 people living with the condition in Donegal as well as thousands more nationwide. The organisation also provides a support service for family members and carers. SBHI is celebrating its ...

27 Oct 2020 at 14:21

National News

Simon Harris says ‘proper communication essential’ in child spinal surgery cases

Taoiseach Simon Harris has said that the decision to take an eight-year-old boy off a waiting list for spinal surgery was a “clinical matter”, but added that proper communication with parents was “essential”. Mr Harris said he was happy ...

18 Sept 2024 at 16:41

Local News

New plan approved to cut waiting times for children’s orthopaedic surgery

Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has announced a new plan to reduce waiting times for children with scoliosis and spina bifida. Mr Donnelly said on Thursday that he had approved plans from Children’s Health Ireland and Cappagh ...

18 Feb 2022 at 12:33

Local News

Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Ireland appeals to government to support with disabilities in Donegal

An organisation providing support to people living with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus is appealing to the government to increase support for people living with disabilities. The plea follows research conducted over the ...

12 Oct 2020 at 17:21

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Packie Bonner kicks off the 24 Marathons in 24 days challenge in Donegal Town

Legendary Ireland soccer goalkeeper Packie Bonner kicked off an epic charity challenge in Donegal Town this morning along with Donegal All Star Karl Lacey and a huge crowd of supporters from both Donegal and Dingle. The ...

22 Jun 2017 at 13:22

Donegal Life

Charity Tractor and Classic Car Run this Sunday in Churchill

If you have an impressive tractor or vintage motor, this St Patrick's weekend is your time to shine. A charity tractor and vintage car run will be setting off from Churchill this Sunday 20th March at 1pm - and all are ...

14 Mar 2022 at 17:26

National News

Inquiry into scoliosis and spina bifida care hoped to bring ‘justice for Harvey’

A commitment for an inquiry into the care of children with scoliosis and spina bifida is hoped to “bring some justice” for a boy who died earlier this year. Stephen Morrison and Gillian Sherratt welcomed the promise ...

29 Sept 2025 at 21:21

National News

HSE boss apologises to Harvey’s parents for being ‘let down’ by system

The chief of the HSE has apologised to the parents of Harvey Morrison Sherratt for their experience of being “let down by the healthcare system”. The case of the nine-year-old, who had scoliosis and spina bifida, ...

24 Sept 2025 at 11:52

National News

HSE orders review into spinal surgery at Temple Street after child’s death

An external review into spinal surgery at an Irish children’s hospital has been ordered by the Health Service Executive (HSE) following a number of poor outcomes including the death of a child. It follows the ...

18 Sept 2023 at 15:11

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