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Andy Walsh - Mayo Man who is the face of MS Ireland’s “World MS Day” Campaign
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Ballinrobe's Andy Walsh is the face of MS Ireland’s campaign for World MS Day. World MS Day will take place on May 30th. The theme for the campaign is 'Diagnosis' and is aiming to raise awareness about Multiple Sclerosis and it hoping to provide a platform for those who have been affected by MS to share their stories of diagnosis.
Andy will be walking 150k to raise money for people living with MS. You can donate here: https://www.themay50k.ie/fundraisers/andywalsh
You can hear Andy's full interview here.
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Jason Howley - Founder & CEO of Constituency.ie
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Ciarán Mullooly MEP on the EU-Mercosur Trade Deal
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Cllr Neil Cruise on the IFI plans to restrict salmon angling on the Moy in 2026
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Haulie Grady on his new autobiography
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