Joe Caulfield

Agila Omer and her daughter Lena were forced to abandon their home in Sudan due to the war

Woman fleeing Sudan war to Ireland 'can't feel any hope'

The UN has described the humanitarian situation in Sudan as one of the world's worst hunger and displacement crises - Agila Omer and her daughter Lena, originally from Khartoum but now living in Kilkenny, had to abandon their home with little more than the clothes on their back.

Sudan • 16 Apr 25

The taskforce will meet monthly and will be chaired by Jack Chambers

New taskforce to tackle 'slow' infrastructure delivery

A new dedicated Infrastructure Division along with a taskforce to support it aims to address the slow pace at which long-term infrastructure is delivered, Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Jack Chambers has said.

Politics • 15 Apr 25

Claire Cahill, co-founder of Scoliosis Advocacy Network, said the report is a source of anxiety for parents (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

Calls for public inquiry into CHI over spinal springs

The mother of a child with scoliosis is calling for a full public inquiry into Children's Health Ireland after a report revealed the use of unapproved implantable springs in spinal surgery at Temple Street Children's Hospital.

Health • 09 Apr 25

Tinzar Zet, who is from Myanmar and living in Kilkenny, said the earthquake has been devastating

People from Myanmar living in Ireland reflect on disaster

People from Myanmar living in Ireland have been reflecting on how last week's earthquake is affecting those so far away from their homeland.

Ireland • 01 Apr 25

The study found the number of people engaging in strenuous exercise has more than doubled (stock image)

Tallaght residents fitter, healthier over last 23 years

Residents of Tallaght in West Dublin have become fitter and healthier over the last 23 years, according to a new report.

Dublin • 13 Mar 25

Holly Walsh says her son Kristian wants to go to school

'Locked out' - autistic children without school place

The mother of an autistic child has said she applied to 47 schools but was not able to get a place for him, while another said her daughter is being "locked out of an education" as no school place is available for her.

Ireland • 06 Feb 25

Due to catastrophic damage to the school, it is not safe for staff or pupils to return to their old classrooms or school building

Storm-damaged school in Conamara to move to local hall

In the rural area of Rinn Mhaoile, in northwest Conamara, children from the Tully National School are preparing to return to school next week, in the dressing rooms of their local community hall.

Connacht • 31 Jan 25

Conamara school braces for return following Storm Éowyn

In the rural area of Rinn Mhaoile, in north-west Conamara, children from the Tully National School are preparing to return to school next week, in the dressing rooms of their local community hall.

Ireland • 31 Jan 25

There has been a dramatic shift downwards in seclusion in recent years - with the number of episodes dropping from 1,364 in 2022 to 895 in 2023 (stock image)

Restrictive practices reduced by nearly 50% - MHC

The use of restrictive practices in Irish mental health centres has decreased by almost 50% in the past five years, according to a report by the Mental Health Commission.

Health • 20 Dec 24

Gerard Hutch watching the count at the RDS in the recent Dáil election

Why did so many people vote for Gerard Hutch?

It was one of the most surprising stories of the General Election. Gerard Hutch's run in the Dublin Central constituency ended last Sunday, amid a media frenzy in the RDS count centre surrounding the man who is known as 'The Monk'.

Leinster • 08 Dec 24