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PODCAST: Join Our Boys update as George and Isaac turn 16

Paula Naughton's eldest son Archie passed away from Duchenne aged just 16 in 2022.

May 6, 2026 17:27

It's hoped George and Isaac can travel to the US for clinical trials and a number of local fundraisers have taken place to fund their trip.

Mar 25, 2025 17:44

In 2012, George and Isaac Naughton were diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, a disease for which there is no treatment and no cure.

Feb 13, 2025 18:02

In 2012, the Naughton brothers were diagnosed with DMD, a progressive muscle-wasting disease for which there is no treatment and no cure.

Jan 6, 2025 17:24

The two day conference will take place at Gleeson's Restaurant and The Abbey Hotel on Wednesday April 5th and Thursday April 6th .

Apr 4, 2023 16:52

The Trust had applied to Roscommon County Council to develop a new entrance to a home being built for the Naughten family's seriously ill children.

Dec 22, 2022 14:07

Event organiser Declan Geraghty says there's been a huge buy in from the public.

Dec 4, 2022 08:26

The Naughton family have been at the forefront of the drive to raise awareness of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Aug 15, 2022 13:58

A large crowd attended the funeral in Roscommon town today.

Jul 11, 2022 13:31

Archie passed away in hospital after a brave battle against DMD for the last ten years.

Jul 8, 2022 13:19

Messages from across the world had been shared in support of the brave teenager.

Jul 7, 2022 21:24

The three boys are suffering from a very serious illness.

Jun 30, 2022 12:38

The house for the Naughten family is almost ready to move into after years of fundraising

Mar 8, 2022 07:47

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