Helen Donohue

John Wall had to wear a beanie for a week

A few close shaves with lockdown hair mishaps

With hairdressers and barbers shut for months many people have been attempting their own DIY hair dos - with some disasterous results.

Coronavirus • 22 Apr 21

The device lets people know their HIV status within 15 minutes

Big demand for free home-testing HIV kits

There has been a big demand for free home-testing HIV kits and self-tests for sexually transmitted diseases, with HIV Ireland saying it has received over 4,500 requests for HIV self-tests since it launched in November.

Health • 16 Apr 21

The unannounced inspection of Tallaght University Hospital took place in December 2020

Hospital link in 30% of first phase Covid cases at TUH

An inspection report by the Health Information and Quality Authority of Tallaght University Hospital in Dublin has indicated that 30% of Covid-19 cases in the first phase of the pandemic were associated with the hospital.

Coronavirus • 15 Apr 21

The ASTI president said 'disregard' had been shown to frontline workers

'Heartening' to see students signing up to sit exams

The President of the Association of Secondary Teachers in Ireland has said it is heartening to hear that many students have signed up to sit Leaving Certificate exams so far.

Education • 06 Apr 21

How Mary Lavin Place will look when completed

Public space to be named after writer Mary Lavin

A new square in Dublin is to be named after the Irish writer, Mary Lavin.

Ireland • 26 Mar 21

Cookery is among the range of courses on offer (stock image)

Dublin's learning festival moves online

A virtual festival is underway to celebrate and promote learning for all.

Dublin • 22 Mar 21

Dublin Bus said the level of anti-social behaviour is relatively low

Survey highlights women's fears using public transport

The Minister for Transport has said he will examine how a sense of safety can be increased on public transport.

Ireland • 18 Mar 21

The 44 cases detected represent a positivity rate of 2.4%

44 Covid cases detected in mass testing of schools

Latest figures show that 1,842 tests for Covid-19 were carried out in 108 schools in the seven days from 7-13 March with 44 cases detected.

Coronavirus • 16 Mar 21

Dr Catherine Moran, who works at Beaumont Hospital, said that she is excited to be the first female in the role

Ireland's first female neurosurgeon hoping to inspire

Ireland's first female consultant neurosurgeon has said she hopes that she can inspire others.

Health • 08 Mar 21

The NWCI says men need to take up caring roles to a much greater degree

Pandemic restrictions highlight issues faced by women

The Director of the National Women's Council of Ireland has said that the pandemic and restrictions imposed because of it have highlighted a number of issues for women.

Ireland • 08 Mar 21