More heavy rain and local flooding is on the way, although we will still have had the driest July in years.

A typhoid vaccine recalled in Britain because of concerns about its effectiveness has remained on the Irish market.

Irish holidaymakers who are experiencing flu-like symptoms after travelling to far-flung countries over the summer have been warned they could be carrying a killer virus.

WHEN Bolton footballer Fabrice Muamba collapsed on the pitch it was like déjà vu for Dublin man Marcus Ó Buachalla.

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THREE out four Irish travellers are unaware of the malaria hotspots, a new study shows.

DUBLIN-based tour operator United Travel will start a weekly programme from Dublin to Ras Al Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates on July 13.

SUNWAY has expanded its winter programme by increasing accommodation in the destinations of Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, Tenerife, Morocco and Tunisia, and the company has added Turkey for Christmas and New Year.

THE number of malaria cases in Ireland has doubled in the past year, as a new survey shows that most travellers are not concerned about the risk of the disease.

The number of malaria cases in Ireland so far this year is up more than 125% on the same period last year, according to new figures from the Tropical Medical Bureau.

TRAVEL experts yesterday urged sun seekers jetting off to exotic destinations to make sure they get anti-malaria treatment.

The thousands of Irish who go on winter skiing holidays are being advised to exercise caution over their health.