Sally Foran: Ireland still has work to do when it comes to SPF protection

As more parks offer free SPF dispensers, our beauty editor shares why she believes we should fully embrace Australia's SunSmart guide - and the common SPF myths we all need to avoid

Skin cancer is the most common kind of cancer diagnosed in Ireland, and it's only set to increase in prevalence.

Did you know skin cancer is the most common cancer in Ireland, with more than 11,000 people diagnosed every year? And, according to the National Cancer Registry of Ireland, those rates are projected to double by 2040.

That’s why I was delighted to see free SPF stations being introduced in seven Dublin parks as part of a new public health initiative — something Cork City Council piloted last year in the vicinity of Marina Park, Holland Park, Central Hall, Meelick Park, Clashduv Park, and Fitzgerald’s park.