Barry O'Rourke

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Barry O'Rourke

RTE LifeStyle Journalist.

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I'm a former Primary School Teacher with a huge interest in all things multimedia, technology, education and health.

Leaving Cert Results 2017 - All You Need to Know

The Leaving Certificate results are out on Wednesday August 16. How and where do you get yours? How do you calculate your points? What about college places and CAO?
Living • 02 Oct 17

5 Ways to Crime Proof Your Home

We spoke with Sergeant & Crime Prevention Officer Dean Kerins on simple ways we can improve security.
Crime • 26 Jul 17

Fancy a treat just for getting up in the morning?

Do you struggle to get out of bed in the morning? Hate the sound of the pesky alarm clock? An Irish duo have developed an app that might just turn those morning frowns upside down...for free!
Living • 02 May 17

How do you know if your moles are dangerous?

Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in Ireland and can appear in different forms, sizes and colour. Dr. Naomi Mackle outlines the warning signs to look out for when checking moles regularly.
Living • 01 May 17

We eat over 17.7 million chocolate eggs over Easter

Last year, Ireland chomped through over 17.7 million Easter eggs – generating over 20,000 tonnes of packaging waste.
Easter • 19 Apr 17

Why you shouldn't ignore your headaches

The cause of headaches can be simple but they are a real issue in Ireland and Dr Ciara Kelly gives her top tips for both preventing and managing them.
Living • 13 Apr 17

Big Week on The Farm 2017 in 10 Videos

What a week 'Big Week on the Farm' has been! From births, world record attempts to a murder investigation, we've picked some of our favourite moments to get you up to speed on why the nation's gone agri-mad this week.
Big Week on the Farm • 08 Apr 17

Organ Donor Awareness Week: A life changing story

Over two hundred and ninety-six organ transplants took place in this country last year. Each and every one of which has transformed somebody's life. Michaela Delaney, who received a vital kidney from her mother, shares her incredible story.
Living • 07 Apr 17

Will Al Porter make an ass of himself tonight?

Tonight on Big Week on the Farm, from Tallaght to Maudabawn city-slicker Al Porter will venture into lands unknown: the farm! The comedian will get to grips with milking and tastes some donkey cheese!
Big Week on the Farm • 05 Apr 18

The Secret Life of... Sheepdog Puppies

At just four-weeks-old, the Border Collie puppies from last night's Big Week on the Farm have hands down won the award for cuteness. But meeting these sheep for the first time proved very difficult for some pups!
big week on the farm • 10 Apr 18
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