Sharon Tobin

Last year, 468 people were rescued by lifeguards and first aid was given to 3,450

Lifeguards prepare for busy summer season ahead

"They are fitter, stronger and tougher."

Ireland • 23 Apr 21

Apparel Supply is a company that up until last year was busy making GAA jerseys and industrial workwear

Irish firms find ways to adapt in response to pandemic

Coronavirus • 22 Apr 21

The system, which isolates new arrivals to prevent the spread of Covid-19, has been in place in other countries for over a year

'It was surreal' - Irish abroad on hotel quarantine

Mandatory hotel quarantine has started today for passengers arriving in Ireland from 33 countries considered "high risk".

Coronavirus • 26 Mar 21

Boredom, heartache, and loss are some of the themes explored by teenage film-makers, in entries to this year's Fresh International Film Festival

Teens give cinematic glimpse into life during pandemic

Teenage boredom, heartache and loss are prominent themes in this year's Fresh International Film Festival, which begins next week. Now in its 25th year, 1,200 …

Coronavirus • 18 Mar 21

The owners of Bantry House are struggling without tourists and visitors

How are Ireland's big houses coping with the pandemic?

The owners of Bantry House in Cork talk about the impact of the pandemic on their business.

Munster • 09 Mar 21

4,300 people have died with Covid-19 in Ireland - and behind each statistic, a person

4,300 families mourn loved ones lost to Covid-19

The latest official figures show that 4,300 have died with Covid-19 in this country. Behind the daily figures are vibrant characters and the families and …

Coronavirus • 26 Feb 21