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Sisters Chloe and Nicole Grier's mother was an organ donor

People urged to become organ donors to save lives

There are around 600 people on a waiting list for organ transplants including heart, lung, liver, kidney and pancreas.

Ireland • 19 Apr 22

The funeral service at the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour in Foxrock, south Dublin, heard how Mr Zakrzewski was an inspiration to family and friends

Funeral held for Irish journalist killed in Ukraine

The funeral Mass of Irish cameraman Pierre Zakrzewski - who was killed in Ukraine - has taken place in Dublin.

Ireland • 29 Mar 22

Daffodil Day raises funds for the Irish Cancer Society

Daffodil Day sellers return after three-year absence

Volunteers were out in force across the country in the sunshine today to raise money for the Irish Cancer Society, three years after the last face-to-face Daffodil Day.

Ireland • 25 Mar 22

The building, a former hair salon, was given to businessman Ruslan Mocharskyy free of charge

Free essentials for Ukrainian refugees in Dublin shop

A charity shop in Dublin city centre has opened to provide free essentials, such as clothes, food, toys and baby items for Ukrainian refugees.

Dublin • 25 Mar 22

According to the HSE, developmental checks should be carried out four times before a child turns three years of age (Stock image)

Concerns over delays to baby developmental checks

There are concerns that babies who have not had their developmental checks carried out by a Public Health Nurse might be missing out on important early interventions for any developmental problems they might have.

Ireland • 28 Mar 22

Claire D. Cronin, Ambassador of the United States of America presents her credentials to President Michael D Higgins (Photo: RollingNews.ie)

New US Ambassador presents credentials to President

The new US Ambassador to Ireland has officially presented her credentials to President Michael D. Higgins at a ceremony at Áras an Uachtaráin this afternoon.

Ireland • 10 Feb 22

The €25m package will allow for the construction of a deep water pier (file image)

Cabinet approves Ros an Mhíl harbour redevelopment plan

A €25 million redevelopment of the State-owned fishery harbour in Ros An Mhíl in Co Galway has been announced by the Government.

Connacht • 01 Feb 22

Three clinics, similar to that at Holles Street, are due to open around the country this year

Menopause clinic is first of its kind in Ireland

Women who are going through the menopause, particularly those with complex health issues, are being urged to speak to their GP.

Health • 28 Jan 22

Holly Park and Loreto College Foxrock stood in a guard of honour outside the church

Aoife 'insisted on living life well', funeral mass told

Aoife Beary "insisted on living life well" and did not let the injuries she sustained in the Berkeley balcony collapse tragedy define her, her funeral mass heard this morning.

Ireland • 07 Jan 22

The Daft.ie report says the national average house price in 2021 was €290,998

Property prices rose by almost 8% in 2021 - report

Property prices rose by almost 8% in 2021, and there was an urban-rural divide according to new data released by the property website Daft.ie.

Ireland • 30 Dec 21