Ailbhe Conneely

Social Affairs & Religion Correspondent

Being tech-savvy has no age limit - club marks tenth year

A technology club for older people based at the Digital Hub in Dublin has concluded its tenth year of classes, which included courses on Artificial Intelligence, WhatsApp and scamming.

Dublin • 17 Dec 25

A signboard for St Mary's Private Catholic Secondary School

Call for Irish help to rescue abducted Nigerian children

Irish authorities have been called upon to engage diplomatic efforts regarding the release of school children abducted from a Catholic School in Nigeria.

Ireland • 16 Dec 25

Insights into intergenerational living explored in report

The Housing Agency has launched a report offering insights into the benefits of intergenerational living through a scheme of 61 homes in Dublin.

Dublin • 16 Dec 25

HRB records decrease in drug poisoning deaths in 2022

There was an 8% decrease in the number of drug poisoning deaths in 2022 compared to the previous year according to latest figures from the Health Research Board.

Health • 16 Dec 25

Trans community express concern over waiting list closure

A number of groups representing the trans community have expressed concern over news that the National Gender Service (NGS) is to close its waiting list to new patients in March next year.

Ireland • 12 Dec 25

Immigration fell last year, asylum applications rose

Immigration to Ireland fell sharply last year, with overall arrivals down 16% in the year to April 2025, according to the European Migration Network Ireland's annual review.

Ireland • 11 Dec 25

Guide for trans and non-binary people's rights published

A guide for trans and non-binary people to know their rights has published. The initiative, which began over a year ago, was led by the Irish Council for Civil Liberties, in collaboration with ShoutOut and Transgender Equality Network Ireland.

Ireland • 11 Dec 25