The Department of Health has confirmed 121 new cases of Covid-19 in Ireland and has recorded the fourth death from the disease.

Ryan Tubridy said they are coming to Limerick to herald "the best of Irish".

Athletes jetting to competitions all over the planet must endure a downside, new research has shown — the travel plays havoc with their gut.

One of the country’s leading ER specialists has said cocaine is synonymous with grotesque violence.

The plan has been welcomed by St. Vincent's de Paul but head of Social Justice Ireland, Dr Seán Healy described the plan as too little too late.

UCC selector Dr. Paul O’Keeffe fears the Sigerson Cup is suffering as GAA chiefs redraw the fixtures calendar.

Francesco Pilla, reveals how a new citizen science project is using smart sensors to monitor air quality around Dublin.

Gardaí investigating the death of a homeless man in Cork city this morning have called on any witnesses to come forward, and say there may have been a disturbance at the scene of the attack in the hours leading up to the fatal assault.

The Tax Institute of Ireland has welcomed support offered to Irish businesses and agrees with the Finance Minister's decision to direct resources to sectors most vulnerable to risk of no-deal Brexit.

The figure is more than double that in 2004 when high earners made up just over a tenth of drawdowns.

Gardaí found the man's body in a house on the Bandon Road yesterday morning.

Mistruths and propaganda are behind the recent slide in vaccination rates across the country, says the HSE's Assistant National Director for Public Health.

The dangers of side impacts to the head such those from football headers or boxing hooks have been uncovered in a new Irish study.

Next week, Social Justice Ireland and Trócaire will co-host a hustings event ahead of the European Elections on May 24th. Dr. Seán Healy, Director, Social Justice Ireland, sets out the five key policy asks in that joint policy platform.

The partnership has been described as the 'first of its kind in Ireland'.

From movies to music, food to fashion, our critics reveal their cultural picks for the year ahead

A private meeting is being held for women and families affected by the Cervical Check scandal this evening.

Debunking some of the myths around cancer is one of the main aims of Cancer Week 2018.

Pro-choice members of the Independent Alliance have warned pro-life TDs and senators not to block the 12-week abortion access legislation if there is a Yes vote on Friday.

The recent wet weather conditions have provided the perfect excuse for ants to seek shelter in your home.

200 jobs are on the way to County Tipperary, while 70 new jobs have been added in Cork.

Latest: The Pro Life Campaign has this evening called for a full and immediate audit of the recruitment process employed by RED C Research & Marketing Ltd. in relation to members of the Citizen's Assembly.

The Irish Family Planning Association says there is no medical justification for female genital mutilation.

Only 8% of people with life-threatening injuries are met by a trauma team when they arrive at Emergency Departments.

A new species of fossil starfish has been discovered in the Maam Valley of Co. Galway.

Central Council delegates will discover tomorrow if one of Páraic Duffy’s last acts as GAA director general will be a recommended rulebook change to ban testimonials.

Last night, RTÉ premiered The Doireann Project on its online player.

Authorities in California's Santa Barbara County are still trying to reach new areas and dig into the destruction to find dead, injured or trapped people after a powerful mud flow swept away dozens of homes.

A five-year-old boy from Mississippi called 911 to report that the Grinch was trying to steal Christmas.

The latest Star Wars: The Last Jedi trailer has arrived and unveiled a lot of new things for fans all around the world.

Ireland is on track to be a global leader in youth mental health research and support services by 2027.