Helen Donohue

HSE said there has been an increase in Covid-19 cases in Ireland

HSE says Covid-19 cases trending upwards in Ireland

The Heath Service Executive has said it is currently seeing an increase in Covid-19 infections in Ireland, causing hospital admissions.

Coronavirus • 03 Aug 23

Puffins depart Sceilg Mhichíl 'a few days early'

The National Parks and Wildlife Service has said there is evidence to suggest that puffins have left Sceilg Mhichíl off the Co Kerry coast a few days earlier than previous years, but do not yet know why.

Kerry • 03 Aug 23

There were 459 discharges from acute hospitals following dog bites in 2022 (file image)

Around 460 hospitalised following dog bites last year

There were almost 460 hospitalisations following dog bites last year, data from the Health Service Executive has shown.

Ireland • 16 Jun 23

An overnight restriction was required on Friday night for parts of counties Westmeath, Kerry and Kilkenny (Stock image)

Public urged to protect water supplies amid dry weather

Uisce Éireann is appealing to people to help protect water supplies as the dry weather continues.

Weather • 05 Jun 23

Supermarkets says supplies of produce such as tomatoes have been hit by poor weather in Europe and North Africa

Fruit and veg imports hit by poor weather in Europe

A number of retailers in Ireland say they are experiencing availability issues with certain fruit and vegetables.

Ireland • 21 Feb 23

According to Tusla, 62 unaccompanied children were reported missing from State care since 2017

45 children seeking asylum missing from care - Tusla

Forty-five unaccompanied children seeking asylum in Ireland have gone missing from State care since 2017 and are unaccounted for, according to figures from the child and family agency, Tusla.

Ireland • 31 Jan 23

Campaign was launched to support Government's response to the war in Ukraine (file image)

870 unoccupied properties offered to Ukraine refugees

More than 870 unoccupied properties have been offered to Ukrainian people in Ireland via the 'Offer a Home' initiative.

Ireland • 06 Jan 23

The skulls were removed from the island in 1890 (File pic: Ciarán Walsh, curator.ie)

Trinity to work with islanders over ancient skulls

The board of Trinity College Dublin has said it has decided to work with the people of Inishbofin and the statutory authorities to find a solution to the question of what to do with skulls that were stolen from the island over 130 years ago.

Ireland • 14 Dec 22

Six-week-old Diego is being raised to become a guide dog

Guide Dogs for the Blind appeal for puppy raisers

Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind is appealing for more volunteers to become puppy raisers to take in a puppy and help rear them to become guide dogs and assistance dogs.

Ireland • 31 Oct 22

Gloria Podaychuk is leaving Dublin to return to study in her native Ukraine

Thank you, Ireland: Ukrainian refugees heading for home

As the Ukrainian army continues to reclaim more territory from occupying Russian forces, some refugees who fled to Ireland earlier in the war have now decided to return home.

Ukraine • 21 Sep 22