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Quit Smoking blog

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Alan runs the Amsterdam half-marathon on his 1000th day off cigarettes

Clonakilty man, Alan Lowney started smoking when he was a teenager. He smoked fifteen to twenty cigarettes a day for 27 years and more at the weekends.

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October Quest

Quitting smoking can be hard and going it alone can be even harder. This October, we want to help you quit by giving you tools and tips to support you.

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The support of the Quit team helped Amanda stop smoking

“The best advice I have is not to go it alone. Quitting can seem overwhelming but take it one day at a time and call the Quit Team or sign up for a Quit plan"

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