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Averil Larke

@AverilLarke

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Balletomane. 2x @GWR holder. MSc Quality& Safety Healthcare Mgmt. BSc(Mgmt).

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@AverilLarke
Averil Larke
4 years
I’ve done it. I’ve bleedin’ done it. I’m the lowest weight today on the scales in about 20 yrs. Weighed myself 3 times to be sure to be sure. Very long road still to go, but for today I’m taking this win. 💪🏻💪🏻 #scalesdown #onwardsanddownwards
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@AverilLarke
Averil Larke
6 years
So this evening I’m now a Guinness world record holder for skinny dipping, along with 2504 women. Fantastic day. Well done to the #StripAndDip organisers & @AoibheannPinkT #Proud #NoClothesInTheSea
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6 years
Yes It's Official - Strip and Dip Fundraiser in Wicklow today Saturday 9th June 1pm smashes Guinness World Record with 2,505 taking part @AoibheannPinkT @TodayFM 👏👏👏 @GWR
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@AverilLarke
Averil Larke
6 years
@unakavanagh Mothers do not always know best, your best is good enough, you are the best version of you always, & you’re wanted and loved.
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@AverilLarke
Averil Larke
6 months
Surprise 60th birthday (which is next week!) celebrations with my work colleagues today. Fabulous homebaked lemon & elderflower cake by my boss, Mary. And some lovely flowers, cards & gifts. I’m in shock!! 🌷🥰🌺
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@AverilLarke
Averil Larke
1 year
It’s with deep sadness that I let you know that @Darcey1Dog has gone to Rainbow heaven. He was in so much pain & all the meds he was on were no longer helpful. I’m heartbroken,but it is &was the best decision for him. Rest easy my wonderful boy💔 Darcey 21.05.2009 - 22.05.2023.
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5 years
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@AverilLarke
Averil Larke
5 months
I have balloons today. All 60 of them. #happybirthdaytome 🎈
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@AverilLarke
Averil Larke
4 years
Just reviewing old photos. Bit of a change from 2008 to 2021. #ScalesDown #Throwback
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@AverilLarke
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4 years
#HappyDance #ScalesDown 3 stone lighter since this day last year. Tough struggle but I’m finally in the right resilient mindset. Long road still to go, but I’m on it.
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4 years
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@AverilLarke
Averil Larke
9 months
Visiting #Mum (89) in #LisheenNursingHome Day 4 of her move here from @TUH_Tallaght . So far so good. Still lots to organise, pack, move etc. #longtermcare
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@AverilLarke
Averil Larke
4 years
#3goodthings 1 - got my 2nd vaccine💉 2 - got my 2nd vaccine 💉 3 - got my 2nd vaccine 💉 #COVID19 #TUHWorkingTogether @wearetuhf
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@AverilLarke
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1 year
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@AverilLarke
Averil Larke
3 years
Very dramatic Sat (yesterday) having a shower. Shower mat moved, I slipped & fell #dislocating my shoulder & chipping a bone in it. Manipulated back in place in #BlanchardstownHospital & now home - for review in work at #TUH next week. Bang (literally!) goes all my plans! #Ow
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@AverilLarke
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5 years
One #Masters #Thesis submitted. 16,458 words. Etc etc etc
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@AverilLarke
Averil Larke
1 year
#3goodthings 1 - Oncology review appt went great as scan & bloods show I’m responding to treatment. 2 - Can’t stop smiling. 3 - So very grateful & appreciative #lowgradeovariancancer #ovariancancer #cancer
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3 years
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@AverilLarke
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11 months
No writing or sending cards this year. Just donations to @ISPCA1 & @MADRADogRescue in memory of my darling boy @Darcey1Dog Gone 7 months, but never from my heart🐶😢💔
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@AverilLarke
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3 years
#NewProfilePic My Irish goddaughter Emily before she heads off on her adventures to Canada❤️
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@AverilLarke
Averil Larke
1 year
Missing @Darcey1Dog so much. Lots of tears today grieving him😪. Two weeks gone forever.
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@AverilLarke
Averil Larke
5 years
#Masters results are out 😱!! 69% overall, therefore 2.1. #Relieved #Finished #MScInQSHM
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3 years
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@AverilLarke
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9 months
#3goodthings 1 - handover received & am back to my job tomorrow. I left it 4/7/2022 after my #ovariancancer diagnosis 2 - finally going to be able to deliver my @LandDInstitute award winning training programme 2022. Lots I want to review & develop 3 - office key on my keyring
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2 years
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@AverilLarke
Averil Larke
1 year
Lovely day with approx 300 colleagues in @wearetuhf as we were celebrating 25 years of working in #TallaghtUniversityHospital I’ve more than 25 yrs in the bag, so to speak!!! Thanks again to all the organisers. #Happy25BirthdayTUH
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@AverilLarke
Averil Larke
1 year
This day 40 years ago I started working in the @AdelaideHealthF & when it closed @TUH_Tallaght - so the same paymaster. 40 years & 11 jobs in that timeframe. A very #proud day for me in so many ways. #40years
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@AverilLarke
Averil Larke
3 years
Thank you from @Darcey1Dog & I for the birthday good wishes to us both. We’re having a lovely joint birthday!💐🐶🎁
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1 year
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3 years
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@AverilLarke
Averil Larke
2 years
Need prayers & positive energy please😭😢
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@AverilLarke
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11 months
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@AverilLarke
Averil Larke
5 years
Mum (84) with #Parkinsons doing what she does best - playing her piano in my house. Still sings in church choirs & is a forner PianoTeacher for 30+ yrs, former ChurchOrganist for 70 yrs & ChoirConductor for 20 yrs! Not bad eh, @Age_Matters @ClaraRoseMusic
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@AverilLarke
Averil Larke
1 year
Happy 89th birthday to Mum today. #HappyBirthday
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@AverilLarke
Averil Larke
3 years
@magnumlady Definitely not fat, definitely not ugly, and your hair is wildly fabulous. And you've kindness shining in/from your eyes and smile.
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@AverilLarke
Averil Larke
1 year
Belated lunch for Mum’s 89th birthday @Rackethallhotel today
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@AverilLarke
Averil Larke
2 years
Because of my 2nd #chemotherapy session yesterday my hair was falling out as I washed it this morning. So from today I’m wearing #scarves #change #lipstick 😳💄💋💇🏻‍♀️👒🧢🧣
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@AverilLarke
Averil Larke
4 years
@IrishRail
Iarnród Éireann
4 years
Liam in Ashbourne loves his trains so much that he dressed up as a DART for his school Hallowe’en day! 🚞 👏👏 🎃 Well done Liam! #Halloween
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@AverilLarke
Averil Larke
3 years
#3goodthings 1 - glass of vino with homemade chicken chasseur for dinner to celebrate my course results🎓 #distinction 2 - kitchen sink pipes fixed 3 - out for coffee with a friend in @ShodaCafe
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@AverilLarke
Averil Larke
3 years
Delighted that my new PPPG training programme for #TUH has been shortlisted in the #ExcellenceInDigitalLearning category. Best of luck to all also those also shortlisted. @lulunugent @Coffey_Comm @ainemlynch11 @CLDTallUniHosp
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Learning & Development Institute (L&DI)
3 years
The finalists for the 2022 National Training Awards have been published over at Check them out - spread the word! Congratulations!!! Thank you to @Harvest37 and our category partners for their continued support #IITDAwards22
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@AverilLarke
Averil Larke
2 years
Saturday lunch with Mum
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@AverilLarke
Averil Larke
2 years
Happy 88th birthday to my Mum. Bought her a realstic cat (had no idea what to get her!) and was unsure if she’ld like it, but it’s a hit!! She loves it & has named it. She finds the purring relaxing. No real pets are allowed in her residential accom. Phew! #jobwelldone
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@AverilLarke
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@AverilLarke
Averil Larke
4 years
First visit to Mum in 4 months. She wanted to see our family home in #Cloughjordan which she sold in 2012, go shopping in Nenagh, have lunch out & go to see the water in Dromineer! #MissionAccomplished #CarWindowOpenSoNoMaskOn 😷😇
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@AverilLarke
Averil Larke
4 years
Another #HappyDance #InchesOff 15.5 inches off overall since last measurement in Nov 18!! #SlowlyShrinking 😂😂
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@AverilLarke
Averil Larke
3 years
There’s a new piano in Sue Ryder Residential House where Mum (86, nearly 87 so she keeps telling me!) lives. And she’s thrilled to be back playing piano again. #PianoTeacher #ChurchOrganist #ChoirMaster #ChoirMember #AgeMatters
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@AverilLarke
Averil Larke
2 years
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@AverilLarke
Averil Larke
2 years
Enjoying my birthday so far! Appointment in @ChupiJewelry in @ShopPowerscourt trying on jewellery followed by brunch in @pepperpotcafe #HappyBirthdayToMe 🎁
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@AverilLarke
Averil Larke
1 year
And @Darcey1Dog is finally home 🥰🐶❤️ #myboy #bichon
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2 years
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@AverilLarke
Averil Larke
3 years
#MyDad #Harry 15 years gone today. Heart aches missing him. I adored him. #GlioblastomaMultiforme
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@AverilLarke
Averil Larke
1 year
There are days when last year’s reality hits me hard & today is one of them. Just don’t want to be me today with my cancer diagnosis. Hopefully tomorrow will be a better day. 🙏🏻
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@AverilLarke
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5 months
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@AverilLarke
Averil Larke
2 years
#BUCKETLIST Eight years ago today when I was at the ballet in St Petersburg for my 50th birthday full of happiness & no worries. Life is so different today. #loveballet #ballet 🩰🥰🩰
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3 months
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@AverilLarke
Averil Larke
6 months
Reflecting on the last 2 years on #OvarianCancerDay with #lowgradeserousovariancancer I had no symptoms. Had all clear by gynae 3 months before pleursy & then diagnosed. Living w cancer as can’t have surgery as nodules on peritoneum. #WOCD2024
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@AverilLarke
Averil Larke
4 years
@eliistender10 I am healing
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@AverilLarke
Averil Larke
4 years
All 99km completed by @Darcey1Dog & I now in aid of @DogsTrust_IE in aid of their 99km in August. Over €300 raised so very proud🐶🐾
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@AverilLarke
Averil Larke
4 years
@ProfSuperJunior @MeganRoantree Such a special finding for you both. I found a recording of both my parents from a visit with family in UK from 40+ years ago. Sadly there's no sound & my Dad (RIP) is just sitting people watching. Would love to hear his laugh and/or his voice once more. Lots of Mum on video.
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Averil Larke
6 months
#3goodthings 1 - 3-monthly Oncology review this morn & all stable w CT scan and CA125 blood tests. Phew! Back again in 3 months. 2 - PT remote sessions from next week (better than nothing!) as PT awaiting back surgery. 3 - Planning nice things now for my 60th next month!
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@AverilLarke
Averil Larke
4 years
Going to start #parkwalk 8 week course to walk 5k!! Wish me luck🙏🏻
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4 years
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@AverilLarke
Averil Larke
7 months
#WearAHatDay for @braintumourIRL #CrownYourCeann My brother & I wearing our Dad’s peaked caps which he always wore before he died in 2006 from #GlioblastomaMultiformeCancer I’m holding one of our fav photos of him #Harry #Dad 💔💖🥰 #selfie
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@AverilLarke
Averil Larke
1 year
My boy @Darcey1Dog & I both have balloons today. Not the happiest of birthdays as he’s v unwell. At @ucdvetmed in early hours of this am with him & back to his own vets tomorrow. I’m very sad & weepy. Big decision re him tomorrow I feel😪😪😪
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@AverilLarke
Averil Larke
3 years
#3goodthings 1 - all outdoor plants watered & fertilised with horse manure!!🐎🐴💩 2 - food-shopping ordered🍅🥚🧀🍱 3 - four more inches off since last time I measured myself🤩
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@AverilLarke
Averil Larke
4 years
Really pleased with my garden. Going to plant spring bulbs this weekend when Mum is here. First time to do #gardening 😂🌷🌹🌼🌺🌸
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Averil Larke
11 months
#3goodthings 1 - Christmas wreath (handmade by a former work colleague) hanging outside front of house 2 - Christmas tree ordered - delivery tomorrow🙏🏻 3 - Watching #WhiteChristmas movie on #AmazonPrimeVideo
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Averil Larke
9 months
#3goodthings 1 - oncology review went great this morning. All stable. Back again in 3 months for another CT scan, bloods, etc. Monthly Zoladex & daily Anastrazole continues 2 - Grateful for Mum’s care in @TUH_Tallaght 3 - I’m home - so very very tired😴
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@AverilLarke
Averil Larke
3 years
#3goodthings 1 - PCR test did not detect Covid 2 - reading @NFitzPsychology book 3 - good friends
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4 years
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4 years
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@AverilLarke
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2 years
Thinking of Dad today. And praying he is with me🙏🏻😢
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@AverilLarke
Averil Larke
5 years
@hollyshortall I achieved my BSc(Mgm) from TCD at age 34, & finished my Masters today (MSc in Quality & Safety in Healthcare Mgmt) from RCSI at age 55! Never too late! Go you💪🏻💪🏻
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Averil Larke
4 years
#3GoodThingsLevel5 1 - Succumbed this year & purchased a tree. First tree in 8 years. 2 - Long weekend (have Monday off) 3 - Chimney cleaned today, so can light fires safely!
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@AverilLarke
Averil Larke
2 years
First lot of bloods tomorrow & first CT scan on Friday since starting hormone cancer therapy in January. Praying the results next week show it’s working & all is well. #scanxiety #ovariancancer #hormonetherapy
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@AverilLarke
Averil Larke
4 years
And vaccine no 1 done✔️. Thank you #TUHworkingtogether 😊
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@AverilLarke
Averil Larke
2 years
Third night in a row of v bad sleep (no sleep) with @Darcey1Dog Back to vets this morning, despite planned kidney surgery tomorrow for him. #exhausted
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5 months
60th Birthday balloons & cake organised by my brother with Mum in #LisheenNursingHome this morning. Obligatory party hats too🥳
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4 years
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@AverilLarke
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3 years
Surprise delivery today💞💐🌷💐
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@AverilLarke
Averil Larke
4 years
3km walked this morning up in lovely @CartonHouse 🥰 #FeelingGood
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@AverilLarke
Averil Larke
4 years
Missing Dad. Died 14 years ago today. 😢 #GlioblastomaMultiforme #BrainCancer
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Averil Larke
2 years
Veg prep for lots of soup to make & freeze in advance of starting chemo in Sept😢🥕🥕🥕🐰🐰🐰
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Averil Larke
3 years
Always find this time of year sad & lonely, and the conflict is that I love Christmas. It’s tough as it reminds me of so many difficult childhood Christmasses. There were & are tears. It’s all very overwhelming right now.
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5 months
Early #birthday celebrations continues!! Lovely (early) 60th birthday lunch with my lovely & kind neighbours (Kathryn, Karen, Tracey & Elaine)😍🎂🤩 Still have 3 days of being 59!!
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4 months
#3goodthings 1 - 99s in Bray with Mum (89) for her first outing of of her nursing home 2 - Finally replaced my phone as other one was dying - took me 7 months to get my head in the zone tho! 3 - House clutter finally all gone (5 carloads dump, 2 carloads charity & 4 binloads)
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4 months
#3goodthings 1 - brought Mum (89) out to church followed by coastal drive to #PortmarnockHotel for Sunday lunch & a Baileys coffee 2 - dishwasher fixed yesterday 3 - house tidy ready for my US friends in 9 days’ time
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Averil Larke
3 years
When your compression bandages mean you can’t wear ballet shoes, you then wear your socks which look like ballet shoes (thanks to my brother🩰. Time for my SilverSwan ballet class in Baldoyle🩰🦢with #OdetteBalletSchool
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Averil Larke
8 months
Miss him more & more each day. #mydarlingboy @Darcey1Dog 🐶💔😪 8 months gone. #grief
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Averil Larke
1 year
Rest easy my boy. There’s a piece of you now in your favourite place @CartonFairmont 🐶💔xx
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Averil Larke
4 months
#3goodthings 1 - Chillin’ in my front garden soaking up some vitamin D (safely) 2 - Home after lovely 24 hours in my favourite city meeting up with good friends 3 - Next consignment of @symprove ordered - thank you @MeaghersPharmcy !
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1 year
TLC in my back garden thinking about my boy @Darcey1Dog 💔😪🐶
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4 years
Thinking of #Dad today on what would have been his 87th #birthday . This day 15 years ago he was an in-patient in Tallaght University Hospital. Bear hug to you pops, your ischken de bischken. xx
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Averil Larke
4 years
Mum( 86) with Dad (72 - RIP in 2006 - in photo on wall) finally back in her apartment in #SueRyderNenagh #Saturday #PostFall #PostWristFracture #PostCovid19Positive
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Averil Larke
3 years
From the Meath Foundation #MSc Fellowship Award in 2017 to today (2021) presenting my MSc project (PPPG blended learning training prog) at today’s Meath Foundation Research Symposium! I finally got there thanks to so many people, in particular my project team.
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