Some of Ireland’s rivers could lose in excess of 30% of their existing water levels during dry weather from the middle of the century, environmental researchers have warned.

Students protesting a proposed rent hike at University College Cork (UCC) occupied the Quad today by pitching several tents and vowing to stay put until the policy is reversed.

It’s a long way, geographically, from the small south Kerry village of Cromane to the gilded acres of California’s Stanford University. And an even greater cultural distance when one’s origins derived from deep poverty and forced emigration, only to transform in a single generation to the highest echelons of American academia.

Despite the best efforts of the outstanding Cian Darcy, University of Limerick suffered defeat at the hands of an impressive DCU side in a tense Fitzgibbon Cup Group A clash at St Clare’s.

Last weekend, Slaughtneil and Tooreen, those oases in the hurling wastelands of Derry and Mayo, emerged from the shadows and into the limelight

David Mullins was reported to be “alert, speaking and moving all limbs” after being airlifted to Cork University hospital following a heavy fall at Thurles today.

Soup-kitchen charity, Cork Penny Dinners, has bought a city centre apartment which has been converted into its first supported housing project.

High levels of burnout and compassion fatigue have been found among medical staff in delivery wards at Cork University Maternity Hospital.

A team at NUI Galway has been awarded funding of $300,000 from The Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research to develop a novel approach to brain repair for the disease.

Fota Arboretum and Garinish Island are among the dozens of Irish gardens and parks that have been recognised with International Green Flags.

The UL Hospital’s Group said UHL is “currently managing high volumes of patients that have arisen due to a busy weekend in the ED”.

Stoneground flours, such as the excellent flour from Macroom, are ground between two mill stones, an ancient process that has not changed much over the centuries.

An elderly man with a serious heart condition is currently waiting on a trolley on a busy corridor in University Hospital Galway since Sunday lunchtime.

New research showing how simple techniques can reduce stress and alleviate pelvic and back pain during pregnancy is to be unveiled at a public seminar in Cork tomorrow.

A revolution in delivering the next generation of high-speed electronic devices is to be led by the return to University College Cork of one of the world’s leading quantum mechanics scientists.

I would strongly argue that Cork is the best location for a global food conference, says Joe Gill.

An Irish businessman bought the replica of one of the world’s most famous ships because his young son wanted to celebrate his birthday party onboard it.

Smoking just one cigarette a day is linked to major risk of heart problems, a new study suggests.

Just because the pictures from New Delhi are more shocking and obvious, it doesn’t mean Ireland’s air is actually clean. We must act now, write John Sodeau and John Wenger.            

Schools should ban "harmful contact" from rugby games, experts have said.

A nationalist party that wants Germany to close its borders to migrants, leave Europe's common currency and end sanctions against Russia is predicted to enter parliament for the first time this month.

“While the results of our surveys have exceeded all expectations, they have also revealed that Vinegar Hill has been extensively stripped by illegal [metal] detectorists, and impacted mby various developments, both of which have had a profound and detrimental impact on our knowledge,” said Ronan O’Flaherty.

Ryanair has abandoned its policy of allowing people to bring two carry-on bags on board and has cut its fees for checked-in bags while upping the weight allowance.

Because computers can supply facts, rote learning has become redundant. Sharon Ní Chonchúir talks to two US experts about teaching children six essential soft skills needed for success

Bill Cosby will be retried in November on charges he drugged and molested a woman more than a decade ago, after a jury failed to reach a verdict after deliberating for six days.

A life-saving rapid response medical service hopes to almost double its number of on-call volunteer GPs and save more lives after getting a massive injection of state funding.

 

Cork City Council plans to discuss the fine details of security arrangements with organisers of a conference about Israel being held in City Hall later this month.

Earlier this month, I officially opened the State Street Advanced Technology Centre at University College Cork. One of this Government’s key objectives is to facilitate the creation of high-value jobs in the financial services sector and to ensure that the benefits of such investment reach right across the State.

Hillary goes into the second presidential debate tomorrow with rising poll numbers – but she can can still blow it, writes Matthew Cooper

Numerous student accommodation complexes have been proposed over the past year but, as this selection shows, they have had varying levels of success in the planning process.

One of the country’s most audacious school renovation projects has been recognised in this year’s RIAI architecture awards.

Police were yesterday continuing to question two teenage girls on suspicion of abducting a three-year-old girl from a city centre shop in Newcastle, England.

The family that bought Dunleer 17 years ago knew what they were doing.

Moone Boy star David Rawle has a new favourite book. It has a girly cover and it’s not what he’d usually buy.

The ESB could face hundreds of compensation claims from residents after a court ruled it was liable for damage caused to buildings in University College Cork following record floods that engulfed Cork City five years ago.