Eithne Dodd

First white-tailed eagle born in Waterford in 150 years

The first confirmed birth of a white-tailed eagle in Co Waterford for over 150 years has taken place.

Environment • 04 Sep

A photo of Aras an Uachtarain, with the Irish flag above and blue skies

Crunching the numbers of running for president

What are the costs associated with a presidential run?

Presidential Election • 12 Aug

A photo of Mairead Forsythe with her bike on the Crumlin Road

Call for 30km/h speed limit in urban areas

Ireland • 07 Aug

A gloved doctor or health care professional applies a patch or adhesive bandage to a girl

Childhood vaccination rates below pre-pandemic levels

Childhood vaccination rates across Ireland remain below pre-pandemic levels, according to a new report.

Ireland • 15 Jul

The Black-Legged Kittiwake. Pic: Brian Burke

Crucial areas for conserving Irish seabirds identified

A map identifying the 73 most important areas for Ireland's seabirds is being launched by BirdWatch Ireland.

Environment • 03 Jul

Abuse victims retraumatised by family law system - report

Child and adult survivors of domestic abuse say that going through the Irish family law system is traumatic and causes "secondary victimisation" and "increased vulnerability", new research has shown.

Ireland • 04 Jun

One group in the study of almost 900 patients was given structured exercise sessions, including walking (Stock image)

Exercise may reduce risk of cancer returning, study shows

An international cancer study has found that exercise can have huge benefits for cancer patients and can even reduce the risk of the disease returning.

Health • 03 Jun

Coimisiún na Meán is assisting the European Commission with its investigation into TikTok

Calls for TikTok accountability over 'SkinnyTok' trend

The European Commission and Coimisiún na Meán have said they are aware of the issues linked to the trend known as 'SkinnyTok', and that protecting minors online was top priority.

Ireland • 30 May

Jeni Moore, with her son Jack, said the PFL programme was 'absolutely amazing'

Children reap benefits from Dublin parenting programme

A project aimed at helping parents in Dublin with regular visits, help and advice, has led to children having better health and education and is set to be extended to other parts of the country.

Dublin • 26 May

Children's Ombudsman Niall Muldoon said there were over 4,500 children availing of homeless services in 2024 (Stock image)

Children's Ombudsman dismayed by child homelessness rise

The Children's Ombudsman has said he is "exasperated and utterly dismayed" with the rise in child homelessness.

Ireland • 22 May