Share
31st July 2025
01:04pm BST
Professional boxer Bernard Dunne has opened up about his wife's aggressive cancer diagnosis.
The sportsman's wife was diagnosed with cancer in 2021. Dunne found out the news on the day he returned home from the 2021 Olympics.
Speaking about the harrowing news, Dunne said being positive and having the right mindset has helped them get through this difficult chapter.
Dunne is set to take part in this year's Hurling for Cancer event to raise vital funds for cancer research.
He told The Sun:
"I don't think there's a family in the country, possibly in the world, that has not been impacted by the dreaded C-word. We’ve had it in my family with my wife. I found out the day I came home from the Olympic Games."
He continued, "It was aggressive, but thankfully, she is fabulous now and we enjoy and appreciate every day."
Dunne said embracing a positive mindset is so important.
"We need to face everything in life with positivity and the right mindset, and that is what this event is all about."
Hurling for Cancer was launched by horseracing's Davy Russell and Jim Bolger in 2011.
The team behind the charity event has helped raise nearly €1.7 million for cancer research since its launch. They're hoping to hit the €2 million at this year's event on August 18th.
Find out more here.
Explore more on these topics:
Top Story
The public has been urged to avoid the area At least ten people have been killed in a shooting at Bondi Beach in Sydney. The public has been urged to avoid the area following the devastating shooting. The gunmen opened fire from a pedestrianised bridge overlooking the beach. One of the attackers has also been […]
16h
The public has been urged to avoid the area At least ten people have been killed in a shooting at Bondi Beach in Sydney. The public has been urged to avoid the area following the devastating shooting. The gunmen opened fire from a pedestrianised bridge overlooking the beach. One of the attackers has also been […]
News
16h
This is brilliant for Christmas We’re well into December now, your Christmas shopping should be well underway. If you’re looking to make your presents a little more special this year, shoe lovers are in luck. Life Style Sports are offering a free shoe customisation event in Dublin this weekend. Shoppers can go to their Dundrum […]
News
2 days ago
The baby boy was involved in a two-car collision on December 6th A baby boy has sadly passed away in hospital after being injured in a two-car collision in Co. Louth last week. The infant was injured in a two-car collision on the R132 at Dowdallshill in Dundalk, Co. Louth. The incident occurred at around 8.10 […]
News
2 days ago
She opened up about the moment in her new documentary Taylor Swift broke down in tears during her new documentary, End of an Era, as she spoke publicly for the first time about the Southport attack. In July 2024, three young girls were killed during an attack at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in Southport. […]
News
2 days ago
The University of Glasgow has cautioned students Classic works of children’s literature including Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone feature ‘outdated attitudes and abuse’ according to one of the top universities in the UK. The University of Glasgow issued this warning to the undergraduates in a module called British Children’s Literature. This caution is proof […]
News
3 days ago
The stars of The Hunger Games are returning for the sixth movie Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson are returning to the Hunger Games world. The actors, who rose to fame after starring as Katniss and Peeta in The Hunger Games, are now set to star in The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping. Lawrence will […]
News
3 days ago
Beloved author Sophie Kinsella has passed away aged 55
News
4 days ago
Luas power outage causes chaos for Dublin city commuters
News
4 days ago
