Mother shows impact of skin cancer to persuade others to be sun safe

Deirdre Bonass: 'I’m sharing my story not to scare people, but to show the reality of living with skin cancer and going through treatment.' Pictures: Deirdre Bonass/Irish Cancer Society

A mother of six who has battled skin cancer has spoken out in a bid to persuade others to make sun safety a priority.

Deirdre Bonass, 56, told those looking for sun at home or abroad to take precautions and to cover up.