News from around the 32 counties of Ireland

Wexford

The son of the late Leo Carthy has called on his father's former political colleagues to honour his memory by securing the future of acute services at Wexford General Hospital, including its 24hour A&E department. Ger Carthy, speaking following the death of his father last weekend, said Leo would not have lived past his 80th birthday had it not been for the excellent care he received at Wexford General.
(Source: The Wexford People)

Wicklow

An anonymous donor has given a million euro to new hospice. Wicklow Hospice edged one step closer to reality after a mystery donor pledged €1m to the much-needed facility. The person responsible for the generous offer wishes to remain anonymous but their donation now means the hospice is already half way to being started.
(Source: The Wicklow People)

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