Cian McCormack

There are a number of scientific theories to why leaves change colour at autumn

Top botanist predicts colourful autumn spectacle

Ireland's rural and urban landscapes are set to be saturated by an intense display of autumnal reds, yellows and browns, according to a top Trinity botanist.

Ireland • 16 Oct 20

Mary McCarthy visiting husband Jimmy though a hospital window

No hospital visit 'nightmare' for patients and families

A stroke survivor's family has called for national hospital visiting rules to be reviewed, as the country faces "a winter like none of us have experienced before" due to the pandemic, according to HSE CEO Paul Reid.

Coronavirus • 28 Sep 20

15 travel agents submitted a letter to the Government on behalf of travel agents throughout Ireland

Irish travel agents call for Government support

The Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) is calling on the Government to provide supports for travel agents who are struggling as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Business • 09 Sep 20

The publicans say they are highlighting 'the fact that pubs remain closed in Ireland when they are open in the rest of Europe'

Reopen pubs now say Monaghan bar owners

A group of Co Monaghan publicans has launched a billboard campaign calling for the reopening of pubs that do not serve food.

Ulster • 03 Sep 20

The main event was set to attract 350 competitors to Ballintrane, Co Carlow

Next month's national ploughing competitions cancelled

National ploughing matches and competitions scheduled to take place next month with no spectators have been cancelled.

Ireland • 28 Aug 20

Concern over community transmission of virus in nursing homes (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

Nursing home group calls for guidelines on visitors

Full visitor restrictions for nursing homes need to be revisited because of increased Covid-19 community transmission numbers, according to Nursing Homes Ireland.

Coronavirus • 19 Aug 20