Mumps cases in Limerick have increased by almost 600% in the past year, linked to a fall in uptake of the MMR jab in those due for vaccination from 1998 onwards.

On a stormy night, from deep underneath his quilt, The Menu will always spare a thought for any poor souls caught out on the high seas with an especially heartfelt addendum added for those impossibly brave crew-members of the lifeboats.

A Tipperary woman who has passed away aged 105 put her long life down to having a glass of wine and a dance every day, her family said yesterday.

A MOTHER whose son died after his motorbike helmet failed and fell off during an accident called yesterday for better guarantees from helmet makers.