Temperatures are set to fall between -2 and -4 degrees ‘in many areas’ this weekend. Several snow warnings have been issued for this weekend, impacting 15 counties in Ireland. Met Éireann has published a Status Yellow snow-ice warning for Donegal, which is set to be valid from 8pm on Friday (2 January) until 11am on Saturday. […]
1 week ago
UL graduate Leah Shanahan designed the accessible pregnancy test A University of Limerick graduate has designed the world’s first fully accessible saliva-based pregnancy test for visually impaired women. UL graduate Leah Shanahan was inspired by her personal experience as a visually impaired woman. Leah’s design is the first saliva-based, reusable, accessible pregnancy test to deliver […]
5 months ago
One person has died following a listeriosis outbreak The FSAI has revealed that an adult has died with a confirmed case of listeria infection. The news comes after a listeria outbreak was detected in Ireland, with nine cases of listeriosis being confirmed on July 23rd. HSE’s Health Protection Surveillance Centre has launched an investigation following […]
6 months ago
Another child is in a serious condition in hospital after the Donegal road accident Gardaí have launched an investigation following a tragic road accident in Co. Donegal on Wednesday, July 2nd. The collision occurred on the R240 at Carrowmore, Glentogher, Carndonagh, Co. Donegal Shortly before 6. 30pm yesterday evening, Gardaí and emergency services were alerted […]
7 months ago
The new baby grant was introduced in February 20,000 new parents have benefited from the baby grant, according to a new report. The baby grant was introduced to help new parents cope with the financial pressures of parenthood. According to the head of the Oireachtas Social Protection Committee, the grant has been paid in respect […]
7 months ago
Thankfully nobody was injured. A beloved pub on Thomas Street in Dublin City Centre was engulfed in flames yesterday, which led to six fire engines rushing to the scene. Dublin Fire Brigade responded to a serious fire at Love Tempo, formerly The Clock, on Thomas St at 5:30 pm on Sunday. The street was closed […]
11 months ago