Cian McCormack

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.

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

Around 64,000 people are waiting for tests

Learner drivers face 25 week wait for test

The waiting time to get a driving test is 25 weeks compared to six weeks this time last year, with 64,000 people waiting to sit their tests.

Ireland • 08 Feb 21

Plan will allow people to sell electricity back to the national gird

Scheme to sell electricity expected by summer

A massive investment is needed for the national grid to integrate increasing amounts of renewable energy and to meet a rising demand for electricity.

Environment • 04 Feb 21

Joe Brennan is a storyteller with 20 years experience

Storytelling 'break in the day' for pandemic isolated

An initiative where a storyteller phones elderly people who are feeling isolated during the pandemic to give them a "break in their day" has started in Co Wexford.

Leinster • 03 Feb 21

Strict controls remain in place at the Island's borders, including restrictions on those who can travel

Virus spread speed warning as island exits lockdown

The Chief Minister of the Isle of Man has warned how quickly Covid-19 can spread after an infected person left quarantine and resulted in cases all over the island.

World • 02 Feb 21

Not all '.ie' websites are hosted in Ireland, resulting in Irish online shoppers being hit with additional fees

Consumers cautioned over misleading sites post-Brexit

Consumer experts have urged online shoppers not to be duped by '.ie' websites not based in Ireland or they could face additional taxes and duties on what they buy.

Ireland • 05 Feb 21

The CEO of Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland said a national conversation was needed to find solutions and change the 'way we live, work and rebuild our economy'

Changed behaviour in pandemic sees drop in emissions

Greenhouse gas emissions fell in Ireland because of the pandemic, a new study shows, dramatic declines in economic activity and transport in 2020.

Business • 29 Jan 21