Libraries in Clare are taking part in an initiative intended to help people to determine if a toxic gas is present in their home.
A new collaboration between Clare Libraries, Healthy Ireland and the Environmental Protection Agency means radon gas monitors can now be borrowed from libraries across the county.
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Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in Ireland after smoking, leading to roughly 350 cases each year.
Senior Executive Librarian Una Kelly says the scheme offers a “good initial guideline” to people concerned about the gas.
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