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A coffee morning fundraiser in aid of the Diabetes Federation, Cork Branch, was held last Friday 5th August at the Church of the Holy Family Hall. Free screening for Diabetes was offered. The fundraiser was organised by Yvonne Smith and family. Her brother Frank passed away in January 2009 at the age of 37. He had type 1 diabetes, he was diagnosed in 1998 in the UK while living there. He had managed it reasonably well and lived a full life.
Pauline Lynch, Regional development officer with the Diabetes Federation of Ireland, Yvonne Smith and her brother Ray who organised the coffee morning fundraiser for the charity and Diabetic Nurse Mary Beasley - Pic: YOL
He died in a hypo, a hypo is where the level of glucose(sugar) in the body drops, when this becomes very low the person is disorientated and would appear drunk like, they would need assistance in administering a glucose injection or even drinking something sweet to bring their level up so they could function.
Frank became low and was unable to assist himself and slipped into a coma, in most cases a person can remain in the coma for hours and when found is treated and they recover, unfortunately in Franks case he died of organ failure within a short time of going into the coma.
We are dedicated to diabetes awareness and education as we feel this is something we can do so this may save another person from tragically dying. Or at the very least make people aware and assess their lifestyle. Type 2 is a difficult one also as people remain high for long periods often they are unaware they have diabetes and this results in damage to the eyes, kidneys and limbs. It affects so many people and our mission is to try and help people understand diabetes and by the free screening hopefully prevent some people from developing it further.
Hannah Murphy, Billy Reilly, Pauline Lynch, Regional development officer with the Diabetes Federation of Ireland, Yvonne Smith with children Sarah and Liam; Diabetic Nurse Mary Beasley; Ray Smith, Pat Reilly and Margaret Carey at the coffee morning fundraiser in the Church of the Holy Family, Youghal. Pic: YOL
All procceeds go directly to the Diabetes Federation, Cork Branch and will help to education and awareness in Youghal and the surrounding areas. A raffle was held with prizes of:
1ST PRIZE €250
2ND PRIZE €100
3RD PRIZE €75
4TH PRIZE €50
DIABETES FEDERATION CORK BRANCH , 32 GRAND PARADE CORK
021 4274229
Click here to visit the Diabetes Federation of Ireland website
A public meeting took place in the Water Raleigh Hotel in Youghal last night (Wed 27th July), to discuss the removal of the H.S.E emergency ambulance service in the town. Major concerns were raised at the meeting over implications of the removal of the H.S.E ambulance service
Chairwomen Tara O'Connell of the Save Youghal Ambulance committee with Daragh Mathews, Secretary and Jimmy Flanaghan, PRO. addresses the large crowds at the public meeting in the Walter Raleigh Hotel, Youghal. Pic: Michael Hussey
It’s proposed to replace the ambulance service with a rapid response car. Campaigners say that if theres a medical emergency in Youghal or surrounding areas, a sick or injured person could be waiting for at least 20 minutes , because an ambulance would have to come from Cork , Midleton or Dungarvan. It would make it impossible to arrive at an A&E Department within the so-called Golden Hour, reducing a persons chance of survival
Large turnout for ambulance meeting in the Walter Raleigh Hotel,Youghal. Pic: Michael Hussey
GP’s oppose move to replace ambulance with rapid response car . G.P.’s in Youghal and surrounding areas are unhappy with the decision by the H.S.E to replace the ambulance service in the town with a rapid response car from September. A number of protests are planned in opposition to , what’s being described as an imminent Ambulance Crisis in East Cork. More than 800 people, including concerned residents, T.D’s, Councillors, and local doctors met at the Walter Raleigh Hotel in Youghal last night. The rapid response car will not be able to move patients , and instead will have to wait for an ambulance from elsewhere. However , Doctor Declan Callaghan says , the proposed change would mean , patients from across East Cork might not make it to the nearest acute hospital such as C.U.H .
Members of the Save Youghal Ambulance Committee show the 7,532 petitions signed to save Youghal ambulance: Helen Heaphy; Margaret Carey; Tara O'Connell, Chairwomen; Daragh Mathews, Secretary;Jimmy Flanaghan, PRO.; Cllr. Michael Beecher; Cllr. Eoin Flanaghan; Aine Parker; Janette Hickey and Noreen Kavanagh. Pic: Michael Hussey
Mayor of Youghal Eoin Coyne voices his concern with the decision by the H.S.E to replace the ambulance service in the town. Pic: Michael Hussey
By Michael Hussey
Actress Jessica Moynihan- Regan home on holidays in Youghal on a break from her busy schedule in London. Jessica told Youghalonline.com that she will soon be on our screens over the coming months. She recently filmed an episode of the comedy hit ‘Peep Show’ for channel 4 which will be aired in May. She is currently filming the new comedy sketch show for BBC 3 called
