Girls have been inspired to take up science, tech, engineering and maths (STEM) subjects and consider careers in the sector thanks to the largest showcase of its kind in Ireland.

Newborns with a high fat mass and whose mums are prone to allergic reactions have an increased risk of developing eczema in the first year of life, researchers have found.

A study has found that while more than three-quarters of new mothers will try breastfeeding their baby at least once, by the time of discharge from hospital more than half will have stopped.

John Donnellan beat Tom Browne by almost a bowl of odds in the William Wolfe Memorial trophy at the Waterloo revival festival on Sunday.

Late Late Show host Ryan Tubridy is heading to Cork to be part of an event in memory of a champion motorcycle racer.