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HOSPITAL campaign groups around the country have reacted with concern to the health authorities’ decision to confine cancer services to just eight centres.

Dr Crokes 2-12, St. Brendan’s 0-5

Smaller hospitals are more efficient and cost-effective, according to a group campaigning against the possible downgrading of Nenagh Hospital in Co Tipperary.

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Shamrock Rovers meet Shelbourne at Richmond Park tonight (7pm) knowing defeat will drag them into a relegation dogfight.

BOHEMIANS’ manager Gareth Farrelly will again occupy a seat on the substitutes’ bench when they attempt to extend their unbeaten run in the eircom League to ten matches against Longford Town at Dalymount Park tonight (7.45 pm).

Shamrock Rovers goalkeeper Russell Payne has finally received his work permit but is still waiting for international clearance from previous club SV Elversberg 07 of Germany.

THOUSANDS of protesters opposed to plans for the downgrading of local hospitals are expected to converge on Nenagh, Co Tipperary, today.

NENAGH residents are planning a street rally next Saturday to protest against the Hanly report on the health services.

THE sun shone brightly on the picturesque Galway Golf Club course throughout yesterday during the final practice rounds for the Bulmers Irish Cups and Shields finals beginning at the Salthill venue this morning.

Travis nearly failed to make it on stage for their gig at Birmingham's National Indoor Arena in the UK.