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'We all have a role to play': Calls for system to curb urban isolation of the elderly

More must be done to flag urban isolation after a third inquest in a week heard how an elderly person lay dead in their home for months before their body was discovered.

Fri, 25 Oct, 2019

Cork coroner's concern after elderly man lay dead in his flat for six months; Third such case in past week

It is the third such case in an Irish coroner's court in seven days.

Thu, 24 Oct, 2019

Man’s body ‘possibly’ in house for 7 months

Kevin O’Neill The body of an 85-year-old man which was discovered at his home in Cork on Friday may have been undiscovered for seven months.

Tue, 23 Jul, 2019

'An absolute gentleman': Tributes paid to Cork pensioner who lay in home undiscovered for months

The body of an 85-year-old man which was discovered at his home in Cork on Friday may have been undiscovered for seven months.

Mon, 22 Jul, 2019

Students need €13,000 to boldly go to LA

A group of Clare students have come up with an eco-friendly idea to help humans live in space — but they need €13,000 in sponsorship to get their plans to lift-off.

Sat, 07 Apr, 2018