Cian McCormack

The Irish Blessing is an initiative involving religious congregations from different denominations on the island of Ireland

Ancient Irish hymn for frontline workers hits YouTube

An ancient religious blessing of protection recorded by 300 Christian groups to protect frontline workers battling Covid-19 has been launched on social media.

Coronavirus • 01 Jun 20

Patrick Hand puts up crosses on the Church of the Ascension of the Lord in Ballay, Dublin

Church tribute to Covid-19 dead with 'Wall of Crosses'

The walls of the church and parish centre in Balally in Dublin have become a shrine to remember the victims of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Coronavirus • 19 May 20

A vaccine can take between five and 10 years to research, develop and produce

Vaccine Race: 12-18 month forecast 'still best guess'

Scientists and pharma companies working to get vaccine doses rolling off the production line say the accelerated pace of development is staggering.

Coronavirus • 06 May 20

The Green Party is pushing for a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 7% each year until 2030

Green Party emission demands could cost €40 billion

A key Green Party government talks demand to cut emissions by 7% could cost €40 billion and force decisions on the size of the national herd, agricultural practices and the use of nuclear power, according to new research.

Environment • 30 Apr 20

Alex and Brian Ley perform on the green area in their estate on Sundays

Tipperary brothers strike right note for cocooners

Two brothers – the only children living in a Co Tipperary housing estate – are striking the right note with the cocooned elderly in their community by performing concerts for them.

Coronavirus • 28 Apr 20

A thick haze of pollution hangs over the Dublin skyline (File pic: RollingNews.ie)

Link stimulus packages to climate change, says expert

Economic stimulus packages for hibernating economies hit by the Covid-19 pandemic need to be linked to climate change and biodiversity measures, a leading scientist has said.

Coronavirus • 28 Apr 20

With the tourist economy broken, and as visitors stay away from tourist attractions and destinations, locals transformed 'Achill Tourism' to 'Achill Community Response Coordination Centre'

Revamped tourist hub a lifeline for Achill cocooners

A west of Ireland tourist service revamped to help cocooned locals on Achill Island has been lauded as a valuable lifeline.

News • 27 Apr 20

Aileen Clancy and Julia Doyle are playing their part in fighting the pandemic

Hidden heroes doing vital work behind the scenes

As nurses, doctors and gardaí battle Covid-19 directly, there are other less visible workers doing vital work during this pandemic.

Coronavirus • 26 Apr 20

Scientists say laughter is an important coping mechanism

Laughter during pandemic helps mentally and physically

Scientists and comedians say laughing during and at the horrible events of the Covid-19 pandemic is good for us physically and mentally.

Ireland • 23 Apr 20

Aziz Mohiuddin says he makes the face masks to help keep people safe

Asylum seeker sews masks 'to protect lives'

An experienced tailor seeking asylum in Ireland is giving free face masks to Wexford locals to keep them safe during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Coronavirus • 22 Apr 20