By Carmel Hayes A MOTHER of three who gave up her job as a nurse to become a full-time carer for her teenage son has been named Laois Family Carer of the Year.
Superslimmer who survived cervical cancer loses six stone
Dublin native and former chef Geraldine Mulligan now dedicates her life to driving for the Irish Cancer Society after her near brush with death
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Geraldine Mulligan
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A superslimmer told how she piled on the pounds after surviving cervical cancer, saying losing six stone has changed her life.
Aughnacliffe saddened by death of Margaret Hourican
Late Margaret (Maggie) Hourican (née Farrell), Dunbeggan, Aughnacliffe, Co Longford
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There was great sadness across north Longford on Saturday, February 13, when the news became known that Mrs Margaret (Maggie) Hourican (née Farrell), of Dunbeggan, Aughnacliffe, had passed to her eternal reward following a brief illness.
Predeceased by her husband, Vincent in 2005, and by her daughter-in-law, Marie in April 2014, Margaret, or Maggie as she was known, was in her 93rd year and she was the last surviving member of the Farrell family of Glenmore, Aughnacliffe.
Margaret was a lovely lady whose family was her pride and joy and she looked forward to their visits and to seeing her grandchildren and great grandchildren.