Dr Anne-Marie Baird from Creeslough has been honoured at Irish Cancer Society Research Awards for her involvement in the steering committee of the Lung Health Check pilot. Anne-Marie is a daughter of Bernie and Rose Baird and she received her primary school education at Glassan National School before going to PCC in Falcarragh for her secondary school education. Every year, the Irish Cancer Society invests approximately €4 million in innovative cancer research. In 2025, they funded 25 new projects and supported over 150 cancer researchers across Ireland. The event celebrates the amazing work in cancer research being carried out by nominees. Among those to claim top honours was Dr Anne-Marie Baird, Creeslough, and Seamus Cotter from Co Clare, as they won the Public and Patient Partnership Award. They are also both in leadership roles in the Irish Lung Cancer Community (ILCC). Dr Baird and Mr Cotter were instrumental in ensuring patient voices were part of the Lung Health Check, a pioneering initiative led by the Beaumont RCSI Cancer Centre.
