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MIchael Moloney

Michael Moloney was born in Waterford in 1905, and went to school in Mount Sion, Waterford. He was tall for his age and was of a quiet disposition. As a schoolboy he made first contact with the story of his country's wrongs when he joined the local sluagh of Fianna na h-Éireann.

It is necessary here, for the benefit of the rising generation, to outline the scope of this organisation and its mission. It was founded by the late Countess Markeviez during a period when British imperialism was coming to be looked upon as respectable here. The baden-Powell boy scout movement in Ireland was one of the off-shoots of that new form of respectability and its aims were to make its youthful members dutiful children of the Empire.The natural resource of the Gael, thank God, has never left

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The Cystic Fibrosis Association of Ireland has warmly welcomed the introduction of newborn screening for Cystic Fibrosis (CF) which officially commenced on Friday 1st July 2011.

Screening for CF has been introduced as an addition to the already existing National New Born Blood Spot Screening Programme in Ireland.

Philip Watt, CEO of the CFAI stated "CF is being added to the conditions tested for in the "heel prick test" for all new born babies for the first time in Ireland. This is a significant advancement as it means the treatment of CF can begin from birth.

Before now it could be weeks, months or even years before parents were told their child had CF. This is an important step towards improving CF servcies in Ireland, but we still have a long way to go to before we have the servcies and supports our

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The HSE and the State Claims Agency has published details of the number of incidents of harm and near misses, which were reported by hospitals and community based healthcare facilities in 2010. The State Claims Agency (SCA) works with the HSE to record and analyse incidents that are reported in our healthcare system.

Recording this information and examining it is an essential part of developing the patient safety agenda. The information informs future planning of health services, allows analysis of trends and gives services an opportunity to consider their own record in terms of patient safety. This forms a vital part of learning where issues exist so that steps can be taken to improve services.

At a briefing on the new figures Dr Phillip Crowley, HSE National Director of Quality and Patient Safety, commented; "We have taken the step to jointly publish

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Reusing items is quick and easy to do - in fact, you're probably already reusing a lot of household products so why not see what else you can do. It's easy. Instead of throwing out an item, try to reuse it in some way. You may already do this a lot, so just do it more e.g. use an empty jam jar for storage. And it's free! If you are simply reusing an item you have already bought, it saves you from buying another.

Some tips for reusing household items:

- Get your old shoes re-heeled instead of buying another pair.- Buy products with refillable solutions e.g. washing powder, detergents, salt and pepper mills. - Use washable dishcloths instead of disposable wipes. - Take your packed lunch in a sandwich box instead of wrapping it in kitchen foil or

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One In The Hand

Pheasants are said by some authorities to have been introduced to Ireland by the Normans and by others to have been introduced about the end of the 18th century. Both are correct insofar as it is not a native Irish species and two forms of pheasant were introduced at different times. The pheasant was almost certainly introduced to Britain and France by the Romans who kept them in aviaries for domestic use. The name derives from the Greek ‘Phasis', a river south of the Caucasus on the Black Sea where it is thought to have been the origin of the Brown Pheasant (Phasianus c. colchicus). This is likely to have been the species brought to Ireland by the Normans. It was not until the late eighteenth century that a white-collared species was introduced to Britain – the

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The dangers of overfeeding your pet

Obesity is an increasingly significant problem in dogs and cats, and although there are many contributory factors and variables, the bottom line is simple: pets become overweight when the calories supplied exceed the amount required to maintain normal bodily function.

When an excess of food is consumed, the body must deal with it by storing it in the form of fat, as it is unable to burn it all up in the process of providing energy. The increase in body weight is only the beginning of the problems associated with obesity, and many of the associated health issues have previously been discussed in detail in this column. They include diabetes mellitus, arthritis and joint disease, breathing difficulties and heart disease, heat stroke, incontinence, pancreatitis, hepatic lipidosis..... the list goes on and on.

Studies have proved that the

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Aries: March 21 – April 20

You might need to have a talk with somebody about money matters. Is is a partner? A lover? A bank manager? Only you can know, but whenever it is honesty and openness are a priority. In other area of life, paperwork could be getting the better of you as you attempt to tie up loose ends.

Taurus: April 21 – May 21

A small and relatively unimportant issue with a sibling could get out of hand unless it is nipped in the bud. Have your say by all means but be prepared to listen aswell. The ill health of a friend could be of concern to you and a trip to a hospital brings better news.

Gemini: May 22 – June 21

AFter a recent success it might now be the time to put your money where your mouth

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Remedies, exercise and breathing to treat headaches

Last week I wrote about different methods of treating headaches. Many of those methods were all about addressing the maintaining cause and eliminating the source before it becomes a problem. But it is also important to treat the symptoms too. When I see patients in my clinics, I often recommend using homeopathic remedies, breathing and exercise to treat the headaches. Of course, if you have any worries about a persistent headache, you should consult with a registered medical professional.

There are many homeopathic remedies that can help with headaches. As ever, choosing the right remedy is all about observing the symptoms:

- For a throbbing and violent headache after a fright or a shock, try Aconite.- For a throbbing headache in the back of the head, eyes, forehead and temples, worst for light and for

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A funny video posted by Home Instead Senior Care has received more than 3.2 million views in less than a month.

The video, starring senior Mary Maxwell, age 73, offers a humorous look at ageing and reminds us "laughter is the best medicine." The seven-minute-long video was filmed at Home Instead's annual convention in the USA.

In her "Dear Lord" prayer, Maxwell recognises some of the perils of growing old, such as "turning your left turn signal on in the morning and leaving it on all day," the appearance of "non-life-threatening skin growths large enough to name after deceased pets and relatives," and "driving up to a curbside mailbox and ordering a burger and fries."

"Mary was so funny and well-received at the convention, we decided to share

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Foods that burn fat

Obesity levels in Ireland are high and rising. At the moment statistics tell us that 39% of the population is Overweight, 18% of the population is Obese and importantly Ireland has the fourth highest prevalence of obesity amongst adult males in Europe. To tackle this problem here are some tips on foods to increase in your diet to help burn excess fat and reduce the prevalence of overweight and obesity

Starting Off

The worst thing you can do when trying to burn fat is to not eat. By starving yourself you drastically slow down your metabolism to conserve fuel, and what little food you do consume, your body will try to store as fat to combat the starvation. A better way to lose weight is to eat more fat burning foods.

Fat Burning Foods

Fat burning foods are foods that burn

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Your fitness matters with Seamus Doyle NCEF FISAF FIA

The Island Run

Entries are now open for The Island Run 2011. This years event takes place on Sunday August 21st at 1pm and with numbers limited pre entry is advised. You can enter now at the customer service desk at Ardkeen Quality Food Store, our race sponsor. The all new Island Run running t-shirts have arrived and you can pick up yours when you enter. The Island Run is a unique 5km event which starts and finishes at the stunning 300 year old Waterford Castle Hotel. The Island Run is hosted by the Waterford Castle Family fun day which means fun for all the family with music, activities, BBQ and more to be announced. Check out http://www.theislandrun.com for entry forms and more details.

Run 26

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As the long summer holiday approaches, parents will be pulling out all the stops to keep their troops entertained, fed and watered throughout. The British Dietetic Association has compiled a list of ideas and suggestions to help ensure you and the children don't pile on the pounds during this period.

Speaking about healthy eating during the summer season, BDA Spokesperson, Anna Raymond, said: "The majority of people think that we tend to eat a lot more during the cold, dark, winter months, but you may be surprised.

"During the summer season, we tend to socialise a lot more with our family and friends, by having dinner parties, throwing barbecues as soon as the first sunrays hit our gardens and going on days out, which usually means having a meal out too. We also spend a lot of time trying to shift a

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Free cholesterol testing coming to a town near you!

Are you concerned about high cholesterol? Do you know your number? Next week the Flora pro.activ Cholesterol Challenge is travelling to Waterford to offer free cholesterol checks and expert advice on diet and lifestyle.

The Flora pro.activ nurses will carry out the cholesterol checks, which take just five minutes of your time and will provide you with expert nutrition advice based on your results.

Flora pro.activ has teamed up with Supervalu to carry out the Cholesterol Challenge, which comes to Supervalu Waterford, Morgan's Street, Hypercentre on Saturday, 23rd July. A full schedule of testing dates, venues and live Mooney Shows are available at http://www.floraproactivcholesterolchallenge.ie .

Muireann McCormack, Senior Brand Manager, Flora pro.activ commented: "We know that people all over Ireland are concerned about cholesterol and want to know what their number is, so

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Minister Ring Launches New Fáilte Traineeship in Professional Cookery

Pictured with Michael Ring T.D. Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport launching the new Fáilte Ireland National Traineeship in Professional Cookery are Ed Cooney, Executive Chef at the Merrion Hotel and Hannah Reidy, Comi Chef Merrion Hotel.

Fáilte Ireland recently launched a new National Traineeship in Professional Cookery designed to support the jobs initiative announced by the Government earlier this year. The new culinary programme was officially launched by Michael Ring T.D., Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport and is aimed at addressing the skills deficit within the hospitality sector – particularly the lack of qualified chefs.

Speaking at the Merrion Hotel, Minister Ring welcomed the new initiative

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The Forum Lounge hosts 2 special intimate gigs at the end of the month,

with 2 of the most entertaining & eclectic talents to have come out of Ireland over the last few years. Both FIONN REGAN (who plays on Friday 29th July) and DUKE SPECIAL (who plays on Saturday 30th July) have enjoyed considerable success at home and abroad, with big selling albums and prestigious award nominations. Advance tickets for both shows are available now at Next Door Forum Waterford, 051 871111 and http://www.forumwaterford.com

As a singer, lyricist and musician, Fionn Regan fizzes with bravado and wit. His self-produced first album, The End Of History (2007), was described as a cross between mid-60s Bob Dylan, Neil Young and Paul Simon. The album was loved by the critics, sold in large

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