Daniel Quinn

Infections caused by Strep A include the skin infection impetigo, scarlet fever and strep throat (stock image)

What is Strep A and what should people look out for?

The HSE is investigating the death of a four-year-old child which may be linked to Strep A, while it also says that 16 cases have occurred in children to date. What is Strep A and what symptoms should parents look out for?

Health • 06 Dec 22

Stockpiled bonfire material set ablaze in Clondalkin last night (Image: Dublin Fire Brigade)

Fire service hopeful of fewer bonfires amid bad weather

Dublin Fire Brigade has urged people to avoid Halloween bonfires tonight where possible, and has said its hopeful that with stockpiled material already removed and bad weather due, there will be fewer fires than normal.

Ireland • 02 Nov 22

One engine from Dolphin's Barn responded to the incident (Image: Dublin Fire Brigade)

Playground damaged following fire in Dublin city

Dublin Fire Brigade have urged members of the community to report any suspicious behaviour to gardaí, following a fire which damaged a playground at Weaver Park in Dublin city.

Regional • 10 Oct 22

Kits can be accessed through sexualwelbeing.ie (Stock image)

Free STI home testing kit service launched by HSE

The HSE has announced that a free national home testing service for sexually transmitted infections for those aged 17 and over, which was piloted last year, has now been expanded to all counties in the Republic of Ireland.

Ireland • 09 Oct 22

Irish waters are one of the most internationally important coastal regions for the species (file image)

New laws to protect basking sharks in effect from today

New regulations giving the basking shark 'protected wild animal' status under the Wildlife Act come into effect from today.

Ireland • 09 Oct 22

The company last increased prices in mid-August (file image)

Flogas Energy announces further price hike next month

Flogas Energy has announced a further increase in the prices it charges for electricity and gas from next month, with residential electricity bills increasing by 17%, and gas bills rising by 23%.

Ireland • 23 Sep 22

Measures have been introduced in areas most at risk of drought (file image)

Water restrictions imposed in 15 areas across country

Irish Water has imposed measures including tankering and night-time restrictions on water supplies in 15 areas across the midlands and southeast as demand increases during the current hot spell, and has once again appealed for people to take "simple steps" to conserve supply.

Ireland • 21 Jul 22

No passengers were evacuated during the course of the incident (Image: Ron Marchant)

Ground handling vehicle catches fire at Dublin Airport

A ground handling vehicle caught fire at Dublin Airport this morning, setting off several smoke alarms in Terminal 2.

Regional • 14 Jun 22

A Kerry Mountain Rescue Team volunteer said climbing the mountain has become a social media activity in the modern age (file image)

Five rescued after becoming stuck on Carrauntoohil

A group of five people who became stranded at Howling Ridge on the northeast face of Carrauntoohil, Co Kerry, last night, have been successfully been brought down the mountain this afternoon.

Munster • 14 Jun 22

Jerry and Rose missed out on their flight to Italy despite arriving hours in advance

'I definitely won't fly from Dublin Airport ever again'

A couple based in Co Kerry who missed their flight from Dublin Airport to Italy this morning have described the situation faced by passengers there today as a "terrible bad advertisement for Ireland".

Ireland • 30 May 22