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The Journal
2 days ago
- Health
- The Journal
Results of cancer prevention initiative to be presented to EU Parliament
A FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND CANCER prevention initiative promoting physical activity outdoors in green spaces is to present its results to the EU Parliament in Brussels. The Urban Action Against Cancer (UcanACT) pilot project in Kilkenny saw 62 adults aged 50 and over take part in physiotherapist-led exercise programmes across three parks last year. It was part of a three-city pilot also held in Bologna in Italy, and Munich in Germany, which aims to provide community-based outdoor exercise programmes led by experts as a preventative and cancer support tool for over-50s. The Irish men and women taking part included people living with cancer, cancer survivors and individuals without a diagnosis. The results of the pilot will be presented by Kilkenny County Council, the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists and the EU partners to the EU Parliament on Wednesday for assessment for wider rollout. The project will also be showcased as part of Your Council Day on June 27, which celebrates the services and work carried out by Ireland's county and city councils. Patrick Griffin, a Kilkenny-based prostate cancer survivor, who took part in the pilot said: 'An exercise regime was suggested to me because decreased energy is a common side-effect following radiation therapy. 'I always walked for fitness and never had an interest in gyms, but my wife had mentioned that I was slouching on our walks together,' the 78-year-old said. Advertisement 'I noticed many benefits as a result of the programme: my posture is better and my overall energy and concentration are stronger. 'The team were so well organised. They were genuinely watching out for each individual, adjusting exercises where needed, which is of massive benefit.' Over three years, Kilkenny County Council led the local implementation of UcanACT, working alongside the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists (ISCP) and EU partners. The project aimed to create a safe space where people could exercise at their own pace, tailored to their abilities, participants reported feeling encouraged and supported. Janette Boran, Healthy Kilkenny co-ordinator at the county council, said participants saw significant benefits. 'Through focus groups, participants shared their positive experiences, highlighting key benefits such as improved fitness, better balance and strength, improved sleep quality, stronger social connections and reduced anxiety,' she said. 'The results of this study also reported that participants had significant reduction in fatigue and improvement in quality-of-life scores. 'Many also mentioned how exercising outdoors was important for their mental wellbeing. 'The programme has received strong support from the participants, and many who took part reported that they were surprised at what they were able to achieve with the guidance of a physiotherapist. 'The sessions were individualised within a group setting, so the full group met together but the activity was very tailored to accommodate the varied needs of the participants.'
Belfast Telegraph
2 days ago
- Health
- Belfast Telegraph
Results of cancer prevention initiative to be presented to EU Parliament
The Urban Action Against Cancer (UcanACT) pilot project in Kilkenny saw 62 adults aged 50 and over take part in physiotherapist-led exercise programmes across three parks last year. It was part of a three-city pilot also held in Bologna in Italy, and Munich in Germany, which aims to provide community-based outdoor exercise programmes led by experts as a preventative and cancer support tool for over-50s. The Irish men and women taking part included people living with cancer, cancer survivors and individuals without a diagnosis. The results of the pilot will be presented by Kilkenny County Council, the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists and the EU partners to the EU Parliament on Wednesday for assessment for wider rollout. The project will also be showcased as part of Your Council Day on June 27, which celebrates the services and work carried out by Ireland's county and city councils. Patrick Griffin, a Kilkenny-based prostate cancer survivor, who took part in the pilot said: 'An exercise regime was suggested to me because decreased energy is a common side-effect following radiation therapy. 'I always walked for fitness and never had an interest in gyms, but my wife had mentioned that I was slouching on our walks together,' the 78-year-old said. 'I noticed many benefits as a result of the programme: my posture is better and my overall energy and concentration are stronger. 'The team were so well organised. They were genuinely watching out for each individual, adjusting exercises where needed, which is of massive benefit.' Over three years, Kilkenny County Council led the local implementation of UcanACT, working alongside the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists (ISCP) and EU partners. The project aimed to create a safe space where people could exercise at their own pace, tailored to their abilities, participants reported feeling encouraged and supported. Janette Boran, Healthy Kilkenny co-ordinator at the county council, said participants saw significant benefits. 'Through focus groups, participants shared their positive experiences, highlighting key benefits such as improved fitness, better balance and strength, improved sleep quality, stronger social connections and reduced anxiety,' she said. 'The results of this study also reported that participants had significant reduction in fatigue and improvement in quality-of-life scores. 'Many also mentioned how exercising outdoors was important for their mental wellbeing. 'The programme has received strong support from the participants, and many who took part reported that they were surprised at what they were able to achieve with the guidance of a physiotherapist. 'The sessions were individualised within a group setting, so the full group met together but the activity was very tailored to accommodate the varied needs of the participants.'
BreakingNews.ie
2 days ago
- Health
- BreakingNews.ie
Results of cancer prevention initiative to be presented to EU Parliament
A first-of-its-kind cancer prevention initiative promoting physical activity outdoors in green spaces is to present its results to the EU Parliament in Brussels. The Urban Action Against Cancer (UcanACT) pilot project in Kilkenny saw 62 adults aged 50 and over take part in physiotherapist-led exercise programmes across three parks last year. Advertisement It was part of a three-city pilot also held in Bologna in Italy, and Munich in Germany, which aims to provide community-based outdoor exercise programmes led by experts as a preventative and cancer support tool for over-50s. The Irish men and women taking part included people living with cancer, cancer survivors and individuals without a diagnosis. The results of the pilot will be presented by Kilkenny County Council, the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists and the EU partners to the EU Parliament on Wednesday for assessment for wider rollout. The project will also be showcased as part of Your Council Day on June 27th, which celebrates the services and work carried out by Ireland's county and city councils. Advertisement Patrick Griffin, a Kilkenny-based prostate cancer survivor, who took part in the pilot said: 'An exercise regime was suggested to me because decreased energy is a common side-effect following radiation therapy. 'I always walked for fitness and never had an interest in gyms, but my wife had mentioned that I was slouching on our walks together,' the 78-year-old said. 'I noticed many benefits as a result of the programme: my posture is better and my overall energy and concentration are stronger. 'The team were so well organised. They were genuinely watching out for each individual, adjusting exercises where needed, which is of massive benefit.' Advertisement Over three years, Kilkenny County Council led the local implementation of UcanACT, working alongside the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists (ISCP) and EU partners. The project aimed to create a safe space where people could exercise at their own pace, tailored to their abilities, participants reported feeling encouraged and supported. Janette Boran, Healthy Kilkenny co-ordinator at the county council, said participants saw significant benefits. 'Through focus groups, participants shared their positive experiences, highlighting key benefits such as improved fitness, better balance and strength, improved sleep quality, stronger social connections and reduced anxiety,' she said. Advertisement 'The results of this study also reported that participants had significant reduction in fatigue and improvement in quality-of-life scores. Ireland Over 12,000 children waiting for first contact fro... Read More 'Many also mentioned how exercising outdoors was important for their mental wellbeing. 'The programme has received strong support from the participants, and many who took part reported that they were surprised at what they were able to achieve with the guidance of a physiotherapist. 'The sessions were individualised within a group setting, so the full group met together but the activity was very tailored to accommodate the varied needs of the participants.' Advertisement
Irish Independent
30-05-2025
- Business
- Irish Independent
Plans submitted in Kilkenny for construction of 22 new homes
A planning application has been received by Kilkenny County Council from Raggett Homes Ltd for the construction of 22 new homes Today at 06:44 A planning application has been submitted to Kilkenny County Council for a new residential development of 22 new detached houses consisting of three four-bedroom and 19 five-bedroom homes. The application which was submitted by Raggett Homes Ltd. also includes plans for a detached single storey domestic garage measuring 2,763 square metres of public open space. Additional works proposed in the submission include landscaping and boundary treatments such as new planting, water and utility services with additional works listed including connections and lighting. The housing and ancillary works are proposed to take place above and below ground at the site surrounding Glendine House, Glendine Road, Glendine, Kilkenny. The 22 houses will be accessed via the existing access to the pre-existing dwelling immediately to the north of Glendine Road. The proposal also includes the creation of a new vehicular entrance to the proposed development and to Glendine House from Glendine Road. The existing entrance for vehicles to Glendine House will be incorporated as a pedestrian entrance to the proposed housing unit listed in the planning application and is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement (NIS.). The application was submitted on May 19, 2025 and Kilkenny County Council are expected to come to a decision by July 13, 2025.
Irish Independent
28-05-2025
- Health
- Irish Independent
‘Death trap' N25 between Wexford and Waterford to be the focus of public meeting
'It's a total death trap,' said Bernie Mullally, who is a member of the organising committee for the public meeting. According to Kilkenny County Council, more than 80 people have died on the road in the last 40 years, yet funding has been denied to make changes to the road and implement safety measures for the past four years, as highlighted by both TDs Peter 'Chap' Cleere and David Cullinane in the Dáil recently. 'It's absolutely crazy how many lives have been taken on that road, and to still have no measures put in place by any of the authorities, despite over a 360 percent increase in road users since the last traffic survey was carried out, years ago,' Ms Mullally explained her frustration, adding that just this year, two women have died on the N25 road between the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Bridge - Glenmore Roundabout and the Rhu Glen. The committee is calling for people to attend the meeting, whether it's to contribute or to support the public campaign to have safety measures implemented in the area. Ms Mullally also highlighted how much of a priority that route is for people who need to travel for medical appointments and emergencies. 'The only way the people of Wexford can access hospital appointments in University Hospital Waterford and Whitfield Clinic, is by travelling by the ferry in Passage East, or driving the N25 route through Glenmore. I don't need to remind you that the only cancer and orthopaedic treatment centres for the people of the southeast are located in these hospitals in Waterford. 'Hundreds of Wexford people have to travel the N25 daily, to and from Waterford, for these services. The road from Wexford over the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Bridge is a very safe dual carriageway with a central divider, but from the top of Glenmore Hill, road users have to navigate through a notoriously dangerous 5 km stretch of road until Luffany roundabout. 'Year on year this 5km narrow corridor has been the scene of numerous road traffic accidents and fatalities and is certainly not fit for purpose in its current state,' the nurse remarked. 'It's not only the Wexford patients who have to endure this dangerous road, hundreds of Wexford students attending South East Technology University also travel daily, as well as Wexford people commuting to and from work in Waterford,' she added. While the road is marked as a national road, Ms Mullally pointed out that the volume of traffic for road haulage is huge, as it's also one of the main veins in the European route (E30), as it connects Ireland through Rosslare Europort, with the rest of Europe. Subsequently, with the trajectory for Rosslare Europort expanding each year, the volume of lorries and traffic on this road has significantly increased. "It's only with the hand of god that more haven't been killed yet,' Ms Mullally said. In her capacity as a committee member for the public meeting, she said the issue is not just an issue for the locals in Glenmore, or Slieverue, or for the residents in the area, 'it's so much more than that, it's devastated so many lives and we need to wake up and do something about it.' ADVERTISEMENT Learn more The committee has extended the invite to the many organisations who rely on the route, such as the Irish Farmers Association, bus services, the Road Hauliers Association, the National Ambulance Service, An Garda Síochána, the National Fire Service, local representatives, TDs and Ministers. "We're ordinary joe soaps organising this, but something needs to change and soon. People need to be made aware of how dangerous it is, especially as thousands of families plan to flock to Wexford for the Fleadh Cheoil,' Ms Mullally concluded. The meeting will take place in the Rhu Glen on Monday, June 16, at 8 p.m. in an attempt to improve the road conditions 'before anyone else is seriously injured or killed.' Representatives from Wexford, Carlow, Kilkenny, Waterford and South Tipperary, and other interested parties are also invited to speak at the event. For more information, please contact local representatives who have been made aware of the upcoming meeting.
