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Lucan the snake is being cared for at the National Exotic Animal Sanctuary (pic: Twitter/gardainfo)

Snake found in Dublin suburb sparks appeal to owner

Gardaí are appealing for the owner of a bright yellow corn snake to come forward after the reptile was found in Lucan, west Dublin, yesterday.

Dublin • 08 May 22

Bono on stage with Ukrainian serviceman Taras Topolia in Kyiv

U2 stars support Ukraine with gig in Kyiv bomb shelter

Bono and The Edge from U2 played a gig in a bomb shelter in Kyiv, Ukraine, today after being invited to perform by President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Ukraine • 10 May 22

Minister Mary Butler said the recruitment process for the new teams is under way (Pic: Rolling News)

Additional supports for adults with ADHD announced

Additional supports for adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder have been announced by Minister of State for Mental Health Mary Butler.

Ireland • 18 Apr 22

They were forced apart in Romania because the elderly woman was unable to physically carry Tasha any further (Image: Debbie Deegan)

Elderly Ukrainian refugee reunited with dog in Co Clare

A grandmother living in Ireland after escaping the war in Ukraine has been reunited today with her beloved black labrador-cross, Tasha.

Ireland • 16 Apr 22

Charlie Bird with his dog Tiger in Mayo today

Charlie Bird campaign climbs beyond €1 million

Journalist Charlie Bird has thanked "everyone across the country" as his Climb With Charlie campaign surpassed €1 million in donations.

Ireland • 01 Apr 22

A young patient at Chernihiv Regional Children's Hospital

'Child cancer patients need to escape - God help us'

Time is running out to evacuate young cancer patients who are sheltering in the basement of a hospital in northern Ukraine, a children's charity has warned.

Ukraine • 04 Mar 22

Temple Street is home to Ireland's only specialist obesity clinic for children

Childhood obesity clinic 'overwhelmed', expert warns

An expert on childhood obesity has warned that the country's only clinic to treat children and teenagers with weight problems is "overwhelmed" with demand.

Ireland • 25 Jan 22

Guest numbers at weddings will be capped at 100

Pubs, weddings, concerts: New restrictions explained

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said the news of further restrictions will be "deeply disappointing for many" but further restrictions will help Ireland "get to the other side of Omicron as safely as possible".

Coronavirus • 17 Dec 21

People are being asked to pull together again, said Taoiseach Micheál Martin

At a glance: New restrictions ahead of Christmas

The Government has agreed to introduce new restrictions to curb the spread of Covid-19 ahead of the Christmas season.

Coronavirus • 03 Dec 21

Customers must leave bars and restaurants by midnight, this rules comes into force from Thursday

At a glance: Here are the updated Covid-19 restrictions

The Taoiseach has announced fresh restrictions as Covid-19 infection rates surge across the country.

Coronavirus • 18 Nov 21