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Parenting a child with cystic fibrosis during a global pandemic

Ahead of 65 Roses Day, Claire Merrigan writes about her experience of parenting a child with cystic fibrosis and autism during a global pandemic.
living • 08 Apr 22

Jillian McNulty on the treatments changing the face of CF

"I've been on them now for 10 years and I know if it wasn't for Vertex drugs, I wouldn't be here."
living • 05 Apr 22

Benat Broderick on life with Cystic Fibrosis in a global pandemic

The 17-year-old writes about living through a global pandemic as someone who is considered high risk.
living • 27 Mar 21

Opinion: Benat Broderick on the isolating side of Cystic Fibrosis

Opinion: Benat Broderick, a 15-year-old Cystic Fibrosis advocate and ambassador, writes about living with his condition and the isolating factors that come into play.
living • 07 Nov 19

Keelin Shanley & Joe Brolly launch 65 Roses Day in aid of CF

The RTÉ news journalist and the GAA commentator swapped the mics for roses, joining flower sellers in Dublin's Herbert Park as part of the launch.
living • 20 Mar 19

A day in the life of a Cystic Fibrosis inpatient

Benat Broderick, a 15-year-old advocate and ambassador writes about his typical daily routine with Cystic Fibrosis as an outpatient at Crumlin Hospital.
Health • 13 Mar 19

15-year-old CF Advocate shares his top tips for flu season

15-year-old Cystic Fibrosis Advocate and Ambassador Benat Broderick is sharing his top tips to prevent spreading germs during flu season.
living • 29 Jan 19

Why 65 Roses Day is close to Bláthnaid Treacy's heart

This year, An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar and RTÉ presenter and Cystic Fibrosis Ireland ambassador, Bláthnaid Treacy are supporting Cystic Fibrosis Ireland's Annual Flagship Fundraising Appeal.
living • 12 Apr 18

Get your purple on for Cystic Fibrosis!

Cystic Fibrosis Ireland is urging people support their flagship fundraising appeal aiming to raise €100,000 and they also want women to sign up to support them for this year's Womens Mini Marathon.
Living • 20 Apr 17

Cystic Fibrosis National Awareness Week Launched

Cystic Fibrosis Ireland is once again calling on the Government to conclude its discussions with the drug manufacturer, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, and to give swift approval for the Orkambi therapy, and the extension of the Kalydeco therapy for younger kids.
cystic fibrosis • 21 Mar 17

25 Years of Breathing through a Straw

Each week RTÉ LifeStyle sits down with a health and fitness enthusiast to find out how they do what they do. This week we're sharing the amazing story of Luke Doherty who is a personal fitness trainer with cystic fibrosis.
cystic fibrosis • 25 Oct 16

My Mental Life: Emma Lou

Drawing vocal comparisons to the late, great Amy Winehouse, Dublin soul songstress Emma Lou and her band The Agenda are destined for great things. Emma Lou tells Sheena Madden about managing the symptoms of cystic fibrosis whilst forging a singing career.
emma lou • 22 Nov 16

Irish design aims to save lives

25 leading Irish designers of contemporary products have teamed up to contribute to ‘Design For Life’, a charity raffle in aid of Cystic Fibrosis research in Beaumont Hospital.
Fashion • 14 May 12

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