Co Cavan man Declan Brady has urged communities to come together to raise vital funds for local cancer supports.

1 in 3 people state that they are not at all worried about sun burn in Ireland.

Nurses will administer health checks to the public from 9am to 6pm today and tomorrow.

The two men are using the week long kayaking event to raise awareness around receiving a cancer diagnosis

He is appealing to other young men to get their prostate-specific antigen levels checked by simply getting a blood test and he said this can potentially save lives.

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It's hoped the vaccine can also be offered to women aged under 25.

Brian Carroll says the 40-strong team are "carrying on the torch" from long-time fundraisers including Delores Maguire and the late Paddy Gilmour.