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John Cotter opts against taking Waterford job
John Cotter opts against taking Waterford job
Waterford FC’s hunt for a new manager continues after former Cork City boss John Cotter shied away from the vacancy.

Thu, 02 Jul, 2020

Covid-19: Infectious disease expert says some countries safe for international travel
Covid-19: Infectious disease expert says some countries safe for international travel
Dr Jack Lambert, specialist in infectious disease at the Mater hospital, Dublin has said that if people observe the appropriate safety guidelines then it is safe to travel.

Wed, 01 Jul, 2020

Gerard Howlin: Mental health must be central to Stephen Donnelly's new system
Gerard Howlin: Mental health must be central to Stephen Donnelly's new system
Consulting remotely can't be the new normal in mental health. And it won't suit every elderly person, writes Gerard Howlin

Wed, 01 Jul, 2020

'The guilt was overwhelming': Dublin footballer describes having Covid-19
'The guilt was overwhelming': Dublin footballer describes having Covid-19
A Dublin footballer has warned young people that coronavirus can affect anyone.

Mon, 29 Jun, 2020

Groups of up to 30 to be permitted to gather outdoors in the North
Groups of up to 30 to be permitted to gather outdoors in the North
The number of people permitted to meet outdoors in Northern Ireland will increase from 10 to 30 under the latest relaxation of lockdown rules.

Mon, 29 Jun, 2020

Foreign travel is too risky, warn experts
Foreign travel is too risky, warn experts
Travelling abroad is too risky at the moment, warns a microbial diseases expert.

Mon, 29 Jun, 2020

Holohan and Donnelly raise concerns over international travel
Holohan and Donnelly raise concerns over international travel
Dr Tony Holohan flagged his concerns as the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) announced tonight that it has been informed that one more person with Covid-19 has died, bringing to 1,735 the total number of Covid-19 related deaths in Ireland.

Sun, 28 Jun, 2020

One death, three new cases of coronavirus confirmed in Ireland
One death, three new cases of coronavirus confirmed in Ireland
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has confirmed that one person with Covid-19 has died today.

Sun, 28 Jun, 2020

The new coalition cabinet in full: Who are the country's new Ministers?
The new coalition cabinet in full: Who are the country's new Ministers?
The shape of the next Cabinet is now known, led by Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Tánaiste Leo Varadkar. So who are the country's new Ministers?

Sat, 27 Jun, 2020

Three Cork-based priests die from Covid-19
Three Cork-based priests die from Covid-19
Three elderly members of one of Ireland’s leading overseas missionary communities have died from Covid-19.

Fri, 26 Jun, 2020

Dublin the worst hit by Covid-19, figures show
Dublin the worst hit by Covid-19, figures show
Dublin is the worst-hit county by Covid-19, new figures show.

Fri, 26 Jun, 2020

ALONE helps families to connect
ALONE helps families to connect
Little things can make a big difference for elderly.

Tue, 23 Jun, 2020

Colm Horkan funeral: A thin blue line, bowed by grief but unbroken, links the nation
Colm Horkan funeral: A thin blue line, bowed by grief but unbroken, links the nation
Gardaí around country turn out in force to lead somber tribute to colleague killed in line of duty

Mon, 22 Jun, 2020

Anne Case and Angus Deaton: The United States of despair and death
Anne Case and Angus Deaton: The United States of despair and death
Covid-19 and the rising mortality rates among working-class whites and African-Americans mean the decline in US life expectancy will continue, write Anne Case and Angus Deaton

Mon, 22 Jun, 2020

Championship wrap: West Brom go top despite blank against Birmingham
Championship wrap: West Brom go top despite blank against Birmingham
West Brom moved to the top of the Sky Bet Championship table despite being held to a goalless home draw with Birmingham.

Sat, 20 Jun, 2020

Tyrone's AFL star Conor McKenna tests positive for Covid-19
Tyrone's AFL star Conor McKenna tests positive for Covid-19
Tyrone’s Essendon AFL player Conor McKenna has tested positive for coronavirus and as a result the club’s game against Melbourne tomorrow has been postponed indefinitely.

Sat, 20 Jun, 2020

Cholera to Covid: Fake news and deadly diseases
Cholera to Covid: Fake news and deadly diseases
An image from Day of the Straws.

Mon, 15 Jun, 2020

Increase in prison numbers putting increased pressure on cell space
Increase in prison numbers putting increased pressure on cell space
The continuing increase in prisoner numbers is mounting pressure on available cell space, services and escorts, the country’s top prison chief has warned.

Mon, 15 Jun, 2020

Covid-19: Return to school hinges on relaxation of social distancing
Covid-19: Return to school hinges on relaxation of social distancing
The full return to school for thousands of children and young people hinges on whether or not it will be safe to relax, or remove, social distancing in classrooms, according to the official advice compiled by the Department of Education.

Sat, 13 Jun, 2020

Michael Clifford: Two major issues lie at heart of Covid-19 outbreak in Kerry direct provision centre
Michael Clifford: Two major issues lie at heart of Covid-19 outbreak in Kerry direct provision centre
Two issues of major importance at are the heart of the controversy around the setting up of a direct provision centre in Caherciveen in County Kerry.

Fri, 12 Jun, 2020

There are many alternatives to lockdown should Covid-19 second wave happen - WHO
There are many alternatives to lockdown should Covid-19 second wave happen - WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says lockdowns are not the only option for countries that have a second wave of Covid-19.

Thu, 11 Jun, 2020

ICA: Sew far, sew good for Ireland's largest women's group
ICA: Sew far, sew good for Ireland's largest women's group
Three months ago, Ireland’s largest women’s organisation, ICA, retreated behind closed doors. Women used to doing, used to giving, are contributing again, even while cocooning, answering the call to sew scrubs for our frontline heroes.

Sun, 07 Jun, 2020

Ian Buruma: Age-old fears could fuel Trump election victory
Ian Buruma: Age-old fears could fuel Trump election victory
US President Donald Trump's crass and incendiary words in response to the protests sweeping major cities horrified many Americans. But will age-old racial prejudices, often unspoken, or even acknowledged, still make them vote for the false security of a coarse white bully?

Sun, 07 Jun, 2020

Nine further Covid-19 deaths and 24 new cases - NPHET
Nine further Covid-19 deaths and 24 new cases - NPHET
Nine further people with Covid-19 have died, according to The Health Protection Surveillance Centre.

Sat, 06 Jun, 2020

Bereaved Cork daughter appeals for people to stick with lockdown
Bereaved Cork daughter appeals for people to stick with lockdown
A Cork woman whose father died after contracting Covid-19 has warned of the horror of the disease and is begging people not to break the lockdown rules now.

Wed, 03 Jun, 2020

'Not the time' to attend mass gatherings, warns Holohan
'Not the time' to attend mass gatherings, warns Holohan
Now is "not the time" to attending events that could be classed as mass gatherings, such as the Black Lives Matter protest in Dublin on Monday, however well-intentioned, the chief medical officer has warned.

Tue, 02 Jun, 2020

Inside Out: Irish pop art queen Orla Walsh tells how a moment can change life forever
Inside Out: Irish pop art queen Orla Walsh tells how a moment can change life forever
Eve Kelliher discovers how an artist is using life in lockdown to help families like hers affected by spinal injuries

Fri, 29 May, 2020

A Woman's Heart is rejigged by drag queens and kings for Age Action
A Woman's Heart is rejigged by drag queens and kings for Age Action
Only a Woman's Heart, the iconic song composed by Eleanor McEvoy, has been given the royal treatment by drag queens and kings.

Fri, 29 May, 2020

Brian O'Driscoll warns against dangers of rule trials 'sanitising' rugby
Brian O'Driscoll warns against dangers of rule trials 'sanitising' rugby
Brian O'Driscoll has warned that rugby should not rush back to the field of play in the coming months if the game has to tinker too much with its DNA in the bid to satisfy new health and safety protocols.

Thu, 28 May, 2020

Brave hurling fan beats cancer after three year battle
Brave hurling fan beats cancer after three year battle
Ben was just six years old when a pain in his leg began a nightmare journey through hell for himself and his family.

Thu, 28 May, 2020

Protocols becoming clearer ahead of rugby's 'summer break'
Protocols becoming clearer ahead of rugby's 'summer break'
The timing remains uncertain, despite the announcement of a target date for rugby’s return this August, but the protocols for such a resumption are at least becoming clearer.

Wed, 27 May, 2020

Taoiseach: Pandemic unemployment payment will be extended
Taoiseach: Pandemic unemployment payment will be extended
A decision on extending or cutting the Covid-19 pandemic unemployment payment may have to be made by the next government, the Taoiseach has said.

Wed, 27 May, 2020

Covid was 'transported by bus to Kerry', says TD
Covid was 'transported by bus to Kerry', says TD
Covid-19 was "transported by bus" from Dublin to Kerry, a Fianna Fáil TD says.

Wed, 27 May, 2020

UL President to resign over 'personal' Covid-19 concerns
UL President to resign over 'personal' Covid-19 concerns
Dr Des Fitzgerald, is to tender his resignation over personal concerns the coronavirus pandemic would “limit” his ability to fully perform the role.

Tue, 26 May, 2020

Underage players can't be overlooked when play returns
Underage players can't be overlooked when play returns
Rebel Óg secretary Shane Supple hopes juvenile players will not be forgotten about if there is a return to games activity later this year, but warned that underage competitions will be “incredibly difficult” to run off as adult fixtures will get first priority on pitches and referees.

Tue, 26 May, 2020

Government unlikely to reduce 2m social distancing guidelines in short-term
Government unlikely to reduce 2m social distancing guidelines in short-term
Cabinet members felt that one metre would allow restaurants and schools more latitude to open in the coming months.

Mon, 25 May, 2020

Covid-19: Eight more deaths reported in Northern Ireland
Covid-19: Eight more deaths reported in Northern Ireland
The department also reported a further 39 cases of confirmed Covid-19, bringing the total number of positive cases in Northern Ireland to 4,609.

Mon, 25 May, 2020

Covid-19: Harris answers questions on learning to drive and weddings
Covid-19: Harris answers questions on learning to drive and weddings
Simon Harris has responded to questions on driving tests and weddings in a radio interview.

Mon, 25 May, 2020

'Bizarre' drop off in suspected stroke patients
'Bizarre' drop off in suspected stroke patients
A doctor with the expertise to save stroke patients from a life of disability has described as “bizarre” the drop-off in patients attending Cork University Hospital (CUH) with stroke symptoms during February and March.

Sat, 23 May, 2020

Susan Fitzpatrick happy having looked at bigger picture instead of Olympics
Susan Fitzpatrick happy having looked at bigger picture instead of Olympics
Hold on to a horse like that, and it can propel your own riding career forward. Accept an offer for it, and the proceeds can future-proof the wider business for years to come.

Thu, 21 May, 2020

Complaints to Ombudsman about public services up 9% and highest since 2010
Complaints to Ombudsman about public services up 9% and highest since 2010
The number of complaints received by Ombudsman, Peter Tyndall, increased by 9% last year, with 60% of all complaints made about government departments and offices and local authorities.

Wed, 20 May, 2020

The Shape I'm In: former Kilkenny All-Star Tommy Walsh
The Shape I'm In: former Kilkenny All-Star Tommy Walsh
THOUGH lockdown is undeniably challenging, former Kilkenny All-Star Tommy Walsh appreciates the benefits.

Sat, 16 May, 2020

Office take-up in Dublin may be half this year's forecast due to Covid-19
Office take-up in Dublin may be half this year's forecast due to Covid-19
TAKE up of office space in Dublin this year is likely to be half the amount forecast as recently at the start of this year, due to the impact of the Covid-19 virus, which is also expected to badly affect the co-working niche sectors.

Wed, 13 May, 2020

Navajo grateful for 'beyond amazing' generosity of Irish people
Navajo grateful for 'beyond amazing' generosity of Irish people
The attorney general of the Navajo nation, Doreen McPaul has described the generosity of Irish people as “amazing” following numerous donations to a fund set up to support her community which has been devastated by Covid-19.

Tue, 12 May, 2020

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