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‘I miss my parents every day’, says Shane Filan as he begins cancer charity role

Westlife star Shane Filan has told how he misses his parents every day, as he takes on a new role with the Irish Cancer Society. The Sligo-born singer, 43, lost both his parents, Mae and Peter, to cancer just nine months apart in 2019-20. He said ...

06 Feb 2023 at 00:01

Your Community

Countdown on for Relay for Life cancer charity event in Laois

The countdown is on to a major cancer charity fundraiser in Laois, Relay for Life, which takes place at the end of the month. The event in aid of the Irish Cancer Society will be held on July 27, and will run for 24 hours, in the grounds of Emo ...

15 Jul 2024 at 19:15

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'The comradery is beautiful' - Laois school's deputy principal all set for Relay For Life

Deputy principal of Mountmellick Community School Frances Kerry – La Rosa says she wishes she could bottle the atmosphere of an Irish Cancer Society Relay For Life Event. The 53-year-old will be taking part in the Laois event in Emo Court this ...

27 Jul 2024 at 09:38

Your Community

'It's more than a fundraiser. It's about survivors' - Laois Relay for Life gets underway

Laois woman Helena Gleeson is taking part in the Irish Cancer Society's Relay for Life event taking place in Emo Court this weekend and she says it is 'more than a fundraiser. It's about survivors'. The event starts at 1pm on Saturday, July ...

27 Jul 2024 at 12:30

Your Community

Laois boy to shave mullet in aid of cancer charity

A young Laois boy has bravely decided to shave his mullet off in aid of the Irish Cancer Society. Ten year old Martin Kelly has spent two years growing out his mullet, and will shave it all off this August. "I’ve been growing my mullet for ...

08 Jul 2025 at 20:53

Events & Listings

Laois woman volunteers at cancer fundraiser in thanks of care of mother

A Laois woman whose mother lives on with cancer thanks to medication, is volunteering at a huge fundraiser in Emo this summer. Helena Gleeson who lives in Portlaoise, has volunteered at Relay For Life in Emo Court, every year since it ...

14 Jul 2025 at 21:52

Events & Listings

Laois boys shave their beloved mullets for cancer charity

Two Laois boys have bravely decided on a unique fundraising method for this year's Laois Relay for Life. Páidí Ryan and Martin Kelly from Emo will shave off their precious mullets for this year's event. The 10-year-old life-long ...

05 Aug 2025 at 18:53

Events & Listings

Laois Cancer Charity fundraiser urgently needs volunteers

A Laois fundraiser in aid of the Irish Cancer Society has appealed for locals willing to volunteer at the event. Laois Relay for Life will return to Emo Court House & Parklands on August 16, aiming to raise funds for local ...

12 Aug 2025 at 07:23

Local News

Relay for Life Laois celebrates its best year yet with over €41,000 raised

Relay for Life Laois had its most successful year yet in 2025, raising an astonishing €41,987 for vital cancer services in the county. The fundraising initiative by the Irish Cancer Society runs in many counties across ...

18 Jan 2026 at 09:55

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