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03 Apr 2026

‘Syringe that heals’ comes to Roscrea

Former Alcoholic/Addict John Edwards is currently touring Ireland with what he claims is the Biggest Syringe In The World. John ended up living and begging on the streets of London, accidentally overdosing many times.John will be visiting many towns and cities in Ireland but has chosen Roscrea and Clonmel to launch his new venture with the syringe. Over the last two days John has met many from Roscrea, In Johns own words he says: "I have met some of the nicest people ever, the local people hare are amazing, so kind, generous and friendly, but you know they are broken too; so many suicides, so many abusing drugs. I guess you could say that many believe religion has let them down, the economy and Government has disappointed and devastated them too. Yet still in private we cry out to God for help in our lives and country. It is only with Gods help that this country will find help." That  is why John is working alongside Oasis Christian fellowship. They like many in the Catholic church too are praying for a
Former Alcoholic/Addict John Edwards is currently touring Ireland with what he claims is the ‘Biggest Syringe In The World’.

Former Alcoholic/Addict John Edwards is currently touring Ireland with what he claims is the ‘Biggest Syringe In The World’.

John ended up living and begging on the streets of London, accidentally overdosing many times.John will be visiting many towns and cities in Ireland but has chosen Roscrea and Clonmel to launch his new venture with the syringe.

Over the last two days John has met many from Roscrea. “I have met some of the nicest people ever, the local people hare are amazing, so kind, generous and friendly, but you know they are broken too; so many suicides, so many abusing drugs. I guess you could say that many believe religion has let them down, the economy and Government has disappointed and devastated them too. Yet still in private we cry out to God for help in our lives and country. It is only with God’s help that this country will find help.” That’s why John is working alongside Oasis Christian fellowship. They like many in the Catholic church too are praying for a miracle in Roscrea. John says want to “Inject some Godly hope into Irish society.”

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