Vicky Phelan’s family speak out about first Christmas without beloved mum
“We made this Christmas special at Vicky’s request.” The family of health campaigner Vicky Phelan enjoyed a “special” Christmas in her honour. Vicky, who was one of the women impacted by the CervcialCheck scandal in Ireland, passed away earlier this year. In the years leading up to her death, she campaigned tirelessly for women’s healthcare, […]
3 years ago
Public invited to celebrate Vicky Phelan’s life with her family
A beautiful gesture. The family of the late Vicky Phelan have invited the public to Kilkenny this Sunday for a celebration of her life with them. The CervicalCheck campaigner sadly passed away from cervical cancer last Monday and was laid to rest on Thursday in a private ceremony. Now, her family have asked members of […]
4 years ago
“Full disclosure” legislation to be brought by end of the year following death of Vicky Phelan
“Work is flat-out seeking to get that done before the end of the year.” Taoiseach Micheál Martin has agreed to legislation to ensure “full disclosure” for patients. The legislation will be brought to the Dáil and Seanad before the year is out in the wake of Vicky Phelan’s death. Martin has described Vicky as a […]
4 years ago
The life lesson Vicky Phelan taught me that I’ll cherish forever
Ireland owes Vicky Phelan so much. This country feels incomplete following the loss of Vicky Phelan. The cervical cancer campaigner gave so much to this country, to the women of Ireland, and to women’s healthcare. She used her short life to fight, raise awareness, and make Ireland a better country. She inspired and influenced so […]
4 years ago
Vicky Phelan’s husband and children remember her as “heart and soul” of their family
“Her passing will leave a void in all our lives, that at this point seems impossible to fill.” Vicky Phelan’s husband Jim, and their two children, Amelia and Darragh, have issued a statement remembering her as the “heart and soul” of their family. The campaigner passed away yesterday aged 48. As one of the women […]
4 years ago
Ryan Tubridy shares touching tribute to Vicky Phelan
“May Vicky rest in the peace she deserves.” TV presenter Ryan Tubridy has paid tribute to Irish health campaigner Vicky Phelan, who passed away this morning. Vicky was among the hundreds of women impacted by the CervicalCheck scandal. Vicky underwent a smear test in 2011, and was given the all-clear. However, in 2014, she was […]
4 years ago