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Dogs take part in a carol service at Christ Church Cathedral

All dogs go to heaven - Christchurch canine blessing

There were paws on the pews of Christchurch Cathedral in Dublin at the annual blessing of dogs..

Callaghan 'Cal' O'Keeffe's family receive posthumous National Bravery Award

National Bravery Award posthumously given to man's family

A 90-year-old man who died after pushing a woman from the direct path of an oncoming car has posthumously been given a National Bravery Award.

Ireland • 05 Dec

The pilot project will run for six months in the Dublin, Waterford, Kilkenny divisions

More than 100 gardaí to get tasers in pilot project

A new pilot project will see tasers issued to 128 frontline uniformed gardaí. The scheme will take place in Dublin Central, Waterford and Kilkenny.

Ireland • 02 Dec

Photo shows medical scientist Rebecca Broni who contracted long covid while working at a Dublin hospital

Long Covid turned my life upside down, says scientist

Five years on from contracting Covid, medical scientist Rebecca Broni is still living with its effects and now faces a cut in financial support.

Ireland • 28 Nov

Mother of conjoined twins named Carer of the Year

The mother of twin boys who were conjoined at birth has been recognised for the care she has given them amid their "lifelong medical challenges".

Ireland • 27 Nov

Campaign for younger blood donors launched at Croke Park

Club and county allegiances were put aside at GAA HQ in Croke Park today as players came together as part of a campaign aimed at boosting the number of young blood donors.

Ireland • 26 Nov

Siubhán Uí Cheallaigh, a mother of one, living in Lucan

Babies missing out on check-ups due to nursing shortage

Children and babies in parts of west Dublin are continuing to miss out on crucial health checks because of a shortage of public health nurses.

App • 24 Nov

Babies missing out on check-ups due to nursing shortage

Children and babies in parts of west Dublin are continuing to miss out on crucial health checks because of a shortage of public health nurses.

Health • 24 Nov

Application to recycle tonnes of Poolbeg incinerator ash

The waste company Panda has applied to the EPA to recycle the 120,000 tonnes of bottom ash generated by the Poolbeg incinerator.

Business • 18 Nov

Pro-Cathedral designated Dublin's Catholic cathedral

Pope Leo XIV has designated St Mary's Pro Cathedral in Dublin as the city's official Catholic Cathedral, becoming the first in the capital for 500 years.

Dublin • 14 Nov