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Vladimir Jablokov (R) and his brother Anton perform for Maura Murray

Violinist surprises 94-year-old fan with Christmas show

A renowned violinist has surprised his "biggest fan" with a private Viennese Christmas concert for her birthday.

Leinster • 09 Dec 20

New mural inspired by appearance of Adam King on the Late Late Toy Show

Mural inspired by Toy Show's Adam is a gesture of hope

A mural inspired by the Late Late Toy Show star Adam King and his virtual hug sign has appeared in Dublin city centre.

Ireland • 30 Nov 20

Chris Judge posts a daily cloud doodle to Twitter and Instagram

Cloud doodles benefit charities after girl's diagnosis

A Dublin-based artist is using his cloud doodle project to give back to charities who have helped his family through a difficult year.

Dublin • 23 Nov 20

Tia Nakashima and Jason Coyne of Aloha Treats

'Sweet' success for couple who were kept apart by Covid

A young couple who were kept apart by Covid-19 are now are experiencing a "sweet" success story with their confectionery business in Co Galway.

Coronavirus • 13 Nov 20

Barbara Bennett customises shoes with her hand-painted designs

Galway designer's shoe art business a runaway success

A young Galway designer who returned home from Canada due to the pandemic is up and running with a new shoe art business in Ireland.

Coronavirus • 11 Nov 20

Students around the country told RTÉ News they are finding Covid-19 restrictions challenging

Students feel 'overwhelmed and overlooked' during Covid

With Covid-19 restrictions, life is unpredictable and challenging for third-level students.

Coronavirus • 06 Nov 20

Gráinne Kelly is recovering after recently contracting Covid-19

'Immense pain': Triathlete's experience of Covid-19

A triathlete who contracted Covid-19 has described the "immense pain" and anxiety she suffered due to the virus.

Coronavirus • 29 Oct 20

The focus of the survey was to find graves relating to the 1918 - 1919 flu pandemic

Grave survey gives students new perspective on pandemic

Transition year students from Mercy Secondary School in Inchicore, Co Dublin have been given a fresh perspective on the Covid-19 pandemic through their fieldwork survey of Bluebell Cemetery

Coronavirus • 23 Oct 20

The Pandemic & Me: Youth Perspectives on the Pandemic

Young people are facing unique and profound challenges because of the Covid-19 pandemic. School and college life has been turned upside down and many young people have lost their jobs. Others are struggling with being separated from their friends and family.

Youth Mental Health • 19 Oct 20

Bat to life...Susan Kerwin tends to one of the vulnerable creatures

Injured bats get revamp at dedicated Limerick hospital

A caring animal lover has opened Ireland's first dedicated bat hospital in her back garden in Co Limerick.

Munster • 15 Oct 20