Cian McCormack

Orla Hegarty said in some cases people are living and working in what amounts to a 'sealed box'

Call for improved ventilation in high-density buildings

A planning expert and adviser to government has called for changes to building standards for high-density and build-to-rent apartments because inadequate ventilation and crowded buildings pose an infection risk during a pandemic.

Ireland • 27 May 21

Liam Cuddihy is undergoing treatment for stage 4 non-Hodgkin lymphoma

Recruitment to clinical trials drops by almost half

The number of patients taking part in clinical trials vital to cancer research and the development of new treatments almost halved because of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Coronavirus • 19 May 21

Surface transmission is now seen as low risk

Living with germs and being human again after Covid-19

After a year of social distancing and following public health measures to curb the spread of Covid-19, scientists and psychologists say we should be able to go back to pre-pandemic social norms such as hugging or shaking hands.

Coronavirus • 03 May 21

Idaho Café owner Richard Jacob, his wife and four staff, who also work at the café in Cork, are on the PUP

Hopes and fears as local economies inch to reopening

As vaccines are rolled out, and as we inch slowly towards reopening, what shape could the economy and employment have post-pandemic? Cian McCormack reports on people whose lives have changed because of the pandemic.

Coronavirus • 22 Apr 21

The plan includes a pilot scheme to turn rural pubs into remote working hubs

Pubs to become working hubs under rural Ireland plan

A Government plan to reinvigorate rural Ireland aims to breathe new life into dying towns and villages by transforming disused derelict buildings and pubs into remote working hubs.

Ireland • 29 Mar 21

Rachael Blackmore is the first female jockey to win the Champion Hurdle

'Queen of Cheltenham' Blackmore raises hometown spirit

Champion jockey Rachael Blackmore has been dubbed the 'Queen of Cheltenham' by family, friends and locals in her homeplace of Killenaule, Co Tipperary.

Ireland • 19 Mar 21

Course covers a range of topics including whole person health, strengths, mindfulness and meditation

15,500 sign up to online 'happiness' course

A free online course to help the public find happiness during the pandemic has attracted 15,500 people.

Ireland • 12 Mar 21

Sneem has a population of around 450 people

Extra vaccine doses like 'lotto win' for Sneem

A Co Kerry senior that received doses of a Covid-19 vaccine unexpectedly has said that getting the jab is an honour and like winning the lotto.

Coronavirus • 05 Mar 21

Parishes asked not to hand out communion after online masses

Dublin parishes told not to give communion after masses

The Archdiocese of Dublin has advised parishes and priests not to organise events to give communion to parishioners after mass, either inside or outside of churches.

Coronavirus • 05 Mar 21

Between 2,000 and 2,800 fully trained practitioners are deployed across the voluntary services

Regulator calls for volunteers to give Covid vaccines

The regulator overseeing the registration of emergency medical technicians, paramedics and advance paramedics in Ireland has called for volunteers to be utilised during the Covid-19 vaccine rollout.

Coronavirus • 10 Feb 21