15/04/2026
BowelScreen has expanded its free screening programme in Ireland.
From 1 April 2026, people aged 57 to 71 are now eligible for free bowel screening.
Around 2,500 people are diagnosed with bowel cancer in Ireland each year. Early detection can make a real difference, which is why screening is so important.
BowelScreen is for people who do not have symptoms.
If you have any symptoms or concerns, please contact your GP, here at Rocklow Medical, even if you have recently had a normal bowel screening result.