Carole Coleman

Aerogen is a Galway company that makes aerosol drug delivery devices for ventilated patients. The US is its biggest market

US tariff plan brings uncertainty for regional businesses

Business throughout the country are today analysing the potential impact of the US trade tariff plans announed by President Trump.

Regional • 03 Apr

Dr Will Rymer said tooth decay was a major problem for all age groups

One in six people over 54 have lost all teeth - dentist

One in six Irish people over the age of 54 have lost all of their teeth and some teenagers are requiring root canal treatment, according to the incoming president of the Irish Dental Association.

Health • 27 Mar

Passengers and staff at Shannon Airport this morning

Further flight disruptions possible, warns Dublin Airport

Further disruptions to flights are possible over the coming days following a power outage at Heathrow, Dublin Airport has warned.

Ireland • 21 Mar

Lough Key Forest Park will welcome campers back for the first time this weekend after storms damaged areas of the park

Roscommon forest welcomes back guests after Storm Éowyn

Seven weeks after Storm Éowyn brought down unprecedented numbers of trees, amenity forests are working flat out to make sure the public can safely return.

Connacht • 14 Mar

The site of the Clayton Hotel in Sligo was formerly St Columba's 'lunatic asylum'

Call for urgent roll-out of pilot mental health scheme

The Mental Health Commission has called for a nationwide roll out of crisis resolution teams to treat patients with mental illnesses at home.

Ireland • 18 Feb

A HSE audit in 2021 found just over 1,100 mental health beds across the HSE system

Psychiatrists warn of health risk due to bed shortage

Consultant psychiatrists have warned of a risk to patient health due to the shortage of beds for those suffering from mental illness such a bi-polar disorder and schizophrenia.

Ireland • 17 Feb

Lus Na Gréine Family Resource Centre has been delivering medicine and groceries to the local community

Resource Centre supporting Granard community in cold snap

Lus Na Gréine Family Resource Centre in Granard, Co Longford has been busy getting medications and supplies to elderly people and those who cannot leave home due to the icy conditions.

Weather • 09 Jan

Roscommon-Galway: The story of the count

Election 24 • 02 Dec 24

Clare has a population of 127,000, and Ennis is the sixth largest town in Ireland

Study calls for new 350-bed hospital in Ennis

A new study into hospital capacity in the midwest has found that a new 350-bed hospital is needed in Ennis to serve the needs of Co Clare and reduce overcrowding at University Hospital Limerick.

Munster • 14 Nov 24

What to expect on US election night

It is a drama-filled global television event like no other. Every four years US presidential results night is a jamboree of electoral maps, walls, calls, surprises, winners and losers. If you plan to stay up into the wee small hours, here are a few pointers.

US Election 2024 • 05 Nov 24