A local man has encouraged people to go and get checked after being diagnosed with prostate cancer.
P Burke is well known in Roscommon town as an auctioneer for almost 30 years and as a long-time Fianna Fáil activist.
Almost 4,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer each year in Ireland.
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This means that 1 in 7 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime.
Speaking to Shannonside FM News, he had this advice for people:
