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This link is to the material in our collections that have a medical connection. We DO NOT have any private health material. These collections are of documents and ephemera used to advertise and promote the various health services in Co. Roscommon. They are collectable nonetheless.
We have material for the following
subjects, blue links are live.
"Stalking Irish Madness" (right) by Patrick Tracey. Bantam Books. (2008). One man's search for the roots of his family schizophrenia in Co. Roscommon. This book debunks many of the myths surrounding the incidence of mental illness in the county!
Roscommon Healthy Reading Scheme was launched in Roscommon County Library on 27 January 2010. This joint collaboration between the Health Services Executive and Roscommon County Library Services is intended as a means of informing people about various mental health issues that can affect individuals. The illustrations below are from the programme. To read the details please click on the picture to view a larger image.
Programme Poster.
Programme Brochure. Click on image to enlarge.
Reading lists for "Child & Family" (left) and "Adult List" (right). Click on image to enlarge.
The books listed above are available from Roscommon Library.
Left. Two posters, for Co. Roscommon Disability Support Group and the Cuisle Holiday Centre in Donamon. Above right: Postcard from 1939 from the Roscommon Board of Health and Public Assistance. This Board was abolished in 1942 and it's functions assumed by the County Council.
(Below) Roscommon Board of Health & Public Assistance Postcard (1939) and letterhead for Western Health Board (1981).
Anti-Head Shop Lobby leaflet from March 2010. Is this health related or political?
A "beer-mat" designed to inform young people about mental health issues. 2010.
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