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The children’s hospice provides supports and care to children with life-limiting conditions across the country, giving their families, such as the Lehans from Cobh, much-needed respite
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The children’s hospice provides supports and care to children with life-limiting conditions across the country, giving their families, such as the Lehans from Cobh, much-needed respite
It is essential to keep the doors of communication open on this so she can come to you to talk through aspects of her relationships with you in a safe and supportive way.
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It is essential to keep the doors of communication open on this so she can come to you to talk through aspects of her relationships with you in a safe and supportive way.
The comedian on his failure to achieve sporting greatness, the Irish comedians that inspired him to try stand-up, and the unwavering support of his parent that made it possible
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The comedian on his failure to achieve sporting greatness, the Irish comedians that inspired him to try stand-up, and the unwavering support of his parent that made it possible
Drone delivery firm Manna has moved to refute an online report which claimed the Dublin-based company is about to move its operations to the United ...
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Drone delivery firm Manna has moved to refute an online report which claimed the Dublin-based company is about to move its operations to the United ...
If feels like Ireland is drifting back towards the political atmosphere of the early 2000s with its draconian immigration policies, writes Ebun Joseph, Ireland’s special rapporteur on racial equality and racism
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If feels like Ireland is drifting back towards the political atmosphere of the early 2000s with its draconian immigration policies, writes Ebun Joseph, Ireland’s special rapporteur on racial equality and racism
Many of us unwittingly discriminate against teenagers, regarding them as immature, antisocial, or unreliable, and this can have a profound impact on how they view themselves and their place in the world
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Many of us unwittingly discriminate against teenagers, regarding them as immature, antisocial, or unreliable, and this can have a profound impact on how they view themselves and their place in the world
In advance of a public symposium at UCC on Ireland in 1926, Dr Donal Ó Drisceoil sets the scene of newly-independent nation where some of its most conservative forces are beginning to hold sway
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In advance of a public symposium at UCC on Ireland in 1926, Dr Donal Ó Drisceoil sets the scene of newly-independent nation where some of its most conservative forces are beginning to hold sway
Micheál Martin says there needs to be increased regulation around drone technology following complaints from Cork residents over privacy and noise pollution
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Micheál Martin says there needs to be increased regulation around drone technology following complaints from Cork residents over privacy and noise pollution
One woman reportedly told BBC Panorama, in a documentary to be aired on Monday, that her onscreen husband raped her and threatened her with an acid attack.
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One woman reportedly told BBC Panorama, in a documentary to be aired on Monday, that her onscreen husband raped her and threatened her with an acid attack.
Dr Margaret Connolly is among at least six Irish citizens aboard an aid flotilla who have been detained by Israel, say orgainsers of the Global Sumud Flotilla
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Dr Margaret Connolly is among at least six Irish citizens aboard an aid flotilla who have been detained by Israel, say orgainsers of the Global Sumud Flotilla
AI has come along in leaps and bounds, and now one of Ireland's biggest retailers has started to adopt AI technology in the UK to identify customers who may benefit from a form of personalised pricing. Will Ireland follow suit?
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AI has come along in leaps and bounds, and now one of Ireland's biggest retailers has started to adopt AI technology in the UK to identify customers who may benefit from a form of personalised pricing. Will Ireland follow suit?
Competition authority has been notified of the acquisition of Acorn Veterinary Clinic, which runs clinicks at Kildorrery and Mallow, by Independent Vetcare Ireland
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Competition authority has been notified of the acquisition of Acorn Veterinary Clinic, which runs clinicks at Kildorrery and Mallow, by Independent Vetcare Ireland
Saturday's game between Tipperary and Clare - the last two All-Ireland hurling champions - being behind a paywall was a complete smack in the face to volunteers.
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Saturday's game between Tipperary and Clare - the last two All-Ireland hurling champions - being behind a paywall was a complete smack in the face to volunteers.
Since he hung up his boots, Peter O'Mahony has been busy, He tells Manon Gilbart about his brewing business, his passion for gardening, and coaching with his beloved Cork Con
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Since he hung up his boots, Peter O'Mahony has been busy, He tells Manon Gilbart about his brewing business, his passion for gardening, and coaching with his beloved Cork Con
Since he hung up his boots, Peter O'Mahony has been busy, He tells Manon Gilbart about his brewing business, his passion for gardening, and coaching with his beloved Cork Con
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Since he hung up his boots, Peter O'Mahony has been busy, He tells Manon Gilbart about his brewing business, his passion for gardening, and coaching with his beloved Cork Con
Although your partner doesn't seem to be bothered about it, delayed ejaculation is clearly having a negative effect on your experience, so it needs to be addressed before it takes the joy out of sex altogether
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Although your partner doesn't seem to be bothered about it, delayed ejaculation is clearly having a negative effect on your experience, so it needs to be addressed before it takes the joy out of sex altogether
TD highlights gaps in safeguarding law, delays in protection of liberty safeguards, barriers to complaints and reporting, and a lack of accessible participation for disabled people
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TD highlights gaps in safeguarding law, delays in protection of liberty safeguards, barriers to complaints and reporting, and a lack of accessible participation for disabled people
'The top six teams in Ireland are going to start the All-Ireland Championship in three or four weeks and going to get two months of hurling in. We're missing out on this big time.'
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'The top six teams in Ireland are going to start the All-Ireland Championship in three or four weeks and going to get two months of hurling in. We're missing out on this big time.'
With the new hurling advisory group putting the game under the microscope, maybe they could look at introducing technology for red cards and goal validity.
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With the new hurling advisory group putting the game under the microscope, maybe they could look at introducing technology for red cards and goal validity.
Gerry Hutch is a man who is suspected of involvement in at least two murders and the prime suspect for two of the biggest armed robberies in the State, writes Mick Clifford
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Gerry Hutch is a man who is suspected of involvement in at least two murders and the prime suspect for two of the biggest armed robberies in the State, writes Mick Clifford
It wasn’t quite 'Hamlet' without the prince, but being at a Fianna Fáil event without Bertie Ahern front and centre would be odd even had he not dominated the news agenda for a week
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It wasn’t quite 'Hamlet' without the prince, but being at a Fianna Fáil event without Bertie Ahern front and centre would be odd even had he not dominated the news agenda for a week
For the seventh time, Waterford failed to qualify from the provincial group stages but don’t read much into the scoreline: they went out on their shields here and were ahead on the hour mark.
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For the seventh time, Waterford failed to qualify from the provincial group stages but don’t read much into the scoreline: they went out on their shields here and were ahead on the hour mark.
The timing of the emergence of the Ahern recording this week was embarrassing for his party, not least because this weekend it celebrates 100 years in existence
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The timing of the emergence of the Ahern recording this week was embarrassing for his party, not least because this weekend it celebrates 100 years in existence
While registration of land in the Land Registry provides certainty of title, it is important to understand the limitations of Land Registry maps, writes rural solicitor Karen Walsh
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While registration of land in the Land Registry provides certainty of title, it is important to understand the limitations of Land Registry maps, writes rural solicitor Karen Walsh
Cork journalist Ellie O’Byrne and her partner Mark Graham have cycled over 24,000km in 24 countries so far in their bid to circumnavigate the globe by bike. They’re currently pedalling across the US on their way home to Ireland
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Cork journalist Ellie O’Byrne and her partner Mark Graham have cycled over 24,000km in 24 countries so far in their bid to circumnavigate the globe by bike. They’re currently pedalling across the US on their way home to Ireland
While the untested Alex Smalley created just a little bit of breathing room, the leaderboard at Aronimink remains vacuum-packed with a host of huge names ready to attack on Sunday
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While the untested Alex Smalley created just a little bit of breathing room, the leaderboard at Aronimink remains vacuum-packed with a host of huge names ready to attack on Sunday
On a night in which Thomond Park saluted veteran front-rowers Niall Scannell and John Ryan on their final home appearances, Munster’s nervy win against their play-off rivals form Johannesburg was enough to extend their goodbyes for at least another two weeks.
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On a night in which Thomond Park saluted veteran front-rowers Niall Scannell and John Ryan on their final home appearances, Munster’s nervy win against their play-off rivals form Johannesburg was enough to extend their goodbyes for at least another two weeks.
The Tipp boss conceded only two of his players – Robert Doyle and Bryan O’Mara – performed in their loss that all but ended their championship campaign.
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The Tipp boss conceded only two of his players – Robert Doyle and Bryan O’Mara – performed in their loss that all but ended their championship campaign.
The Dubs move to the top of the Leinster round-robin table. They’ll still need to mine something from Kilkenny’s final-day visit to make certain of Leinster final progression.
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The Dubs move to the top of the Leinster round-robin table. They’ll still need to mine something from Kilkenny’s final-day visit to make certain of Leinster final progression.
Look at their horizon now. 2024 All-Ireland champions. A fourth successive Ulster decider. The numbers dictate that the longest-serving Gaelic football manager has navigated 56 championship games using a tight group of 81 players.
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Look at their horizon now. 2024 All-Ireland champions. A fourth successive Ulster decider. The numbers dictate that the longest-serving Gaelic football manager has navigated 56 championship games using a tight group of 81 players.
It can be self-erasure, like you think your presence at the party didn’t matter. But sometimes, when you’ve used up all your sociability, slipping into the night unannounced is a good idea
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It can be self-erasure, like you think your presence at the party didn’t matter. But sometimes, when you’ve used up all your sociability, slipping into the night unannounced is a good idea
Kate O'Neill, Rosscarbery, and Barry O'Driscoll, Drinagh, who were married in St Fachtna's Church, Rosscarbery, with reception at the Trident Hotel Kinsale
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Kate O'Neill, Rosscarbery, and Barry O'Driscoll, Drinagh, who were married in St Fachtna's Church, Rosscarbery, with reception at the Trident Hotel Kinsale
His music interviews with celebrities from Cillian Murphy to Olivia Rodrigo have made Jack Coyne himself a star. Marjorie Brennan meets the man behind Track Star
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His music interviews with celebrities from Cillian Murphy to Olivia Rodrigo have made Jack Coyne himself a star. Marjorie Brennan meets the man behind Track Star
As Sinéad Kennedy wraps up another season of Today, she chats to Deirdre McArdle about summer plans, navigating a long-distance marriage and why she thrives in the chaos
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As Sinéad Kennedy wraps up another season of Today, she chats to Deirdre McArdle about summer plans, navigating a long-distance marriage and why she thrives in the chaos
Harvey Weinstein’s rape retrial has ended in a mistrial after the jury became deadlocked.While the former Hollywood mogul has been convicted of other ...
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Harvey Weinstein’s rape retrial has ended in a mistrial after the jury became deadlocked.While the former Hollywood mogul has been convicted of other ...
It’s understood five League of Ireland players, including Cork City goalkeeper Conor Brann and Shamrock Rovers midfielder Matt Healy, are in the provisional squad that will be pared down to 24 on Sunday.
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It’s understood five League of Ireland players, including Cork City goalkeeper Conor Brann and Shamrock Rovers midfielder Matt Healy, are in the provisional squad that will be pared down to 24 on Sunday.
Shane Ross’s new book examines RTÉ scandals involving Dee Forbes, Ryan Tubridy, Gerry Ryan and Gay Byrne, exploring decades of governance failures and broadcaster controversy
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Shane Ross’s new book examines RTÉ scandals involving Dee Forbes, Ryan Tubridy, Gerry Ryan and Gay Byrne, exploring decades of governance failures and broadcaster controversy
Former In Tua Nua frontwoman Leslie Dowdall leads a fulfilling life teaching music, touring around the country and hillwalking, and has recently found love again. At 65, she says she has never felt so energised
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Former In Tua Nua frontwoman Leslie Dowdall leads a fulfilling life teaching music, touring around the country and hillwalking, and has recently found love again. At 65, she says she has never felt so energised
As Imelda May brings her songs and her sitting room to Cork, she talks to Deirdre McArdle about curiosity, gaeilge, and why storytelling is at the heart of everything she does
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As Imelda May brings her songs and her sitting room to Cork, she talks to Deirdre McArdle about curiosity, gaeilge, and why storytelling is at the heart of everything she does
CUMH’s own internal review subsequently identified delayed recognition of worsening cholestasis, together with missed opportunities for escalation and intervention
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CUMH’s own internal review subsequently identified delayed recognition of worsening cholestasis, together with missed opportunities for escalation and intervention
Lecturer and author of the just-out children’s book The Skidderwolves, Ciara O’Connor talks to Helen O’Callaghan about the devastating onset of sudden sensorineural hearing loss, how the condition has impacted her life and how it has brought renewed passion for the good stuff that life has to offer
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Lecturer and author of the just-out children’s book The Skidderwolves, Ciara O’Connor talks to Helen O’Callaghan about the devastating onset of sudden sensorineural hearing loss, how the condition has impacted her life and how it has brought renewed passion for the good stuff that life has to offer
Jury records verdict of accidental death at inquest of Michael O'Sullivan who passed away after fall at last fence of Thurles Racecourse in February 2025
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Jury records verdict of accidental death at inquest of Michael O'Sullivan who passed away after fall at last fence of Thurles Racecourse in February 2025
'At the end of the day, we’re all volunteers. We all have day jobs. We all had to take half days for nearly two months on Wednesday nights. We love doing it, but the GAA really needs to think about promoting it'
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'At the end of the day, we’re all volunteers. We all have day jobs. We all had to take half days for nearly two months on Wednesday nights. We love doing it, but the GAA really needs to think about promoting it'
Boy's mother says it will be 'very tricky' to get to the school in Fermoy from the family home on Cork's northside but as it's the only place he has been offered, she had to accept
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Boy's mother says it will be 'very tricky' to get to the school in Fermoy from the family home on Cork's northside but as it's the only place he has been offered, she had to accept
The stark contrast in tone underscored just how far apart the leaders remain on thorny issues, including the war in Iran, trade disputes and Washington’s relationship with Taiwan
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The stark contrast in tone underscored just how far apart the leaders remain on thorny issues, including the war in Iran, trade disputes and Washington’s relationship with Taiwan
From a quick pitstop at ‘Yak Donalds’ to reaching a height of more than 4,000 metres on bikes, Liam Cunningham, PJ Gallagher and Ray Goggins ate, prayed and biked their way along some of the most difficult roads in the world
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From a quick pitstop at ‘Yak Donalds’ to reaching a height of more than 4,000 metres on bikes, Liam Cunningham, PJ Gallagher and Ray Goggins ate, prayed and biked their way along some of the most difficult roads in the world
Man-of-the-match Daniel Kirby, captain Paddy Lane, and senior star Tomás Kennedy, all rattled the net, as Tomás Ó Sé’s bench came to the fore when needed most.
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Man-of-the-match Daniel Kirby, captain Paddy Lane, and senior star Tomás Kennedy, all rattled the net, as Tomás Ó Sé’s bench came to the fore when needed most.
Condition requires developers to confine sale of new homes to individual buyers, with a ban on any units being sold to corporate buyers or approved housing bodies
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Condition requires developers to confine sale of new homes to individual buyers, with a ban on any units being sold to corporate buyers or approved housing bodies
An intense sauna session, followed by a bracing dip in the sea, is fast becoming a popular way to unwind and socialise. Novice Deirdre McArdle dives in to see what all the excitement is about
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An intense sauna session, followed by a bracing dip in the sea, is fast becoming a popular way to unwind and socialise. Novice Deirdre McArdle dives in to see what all the excitement is about
Taxi rank near Merchant’s Quay will be reduced from a seven-vehicle maximum to two vehicles, while two-taxi rank near junction with Bowling Green Street to be suspended
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Taxi rank near Merchant’s Quay will be reduced from a seven-vehicle maximum to two vehicles, while two-taxi rank near junction with Bowling Green Street to be suspended
Galway's primary problem, for more than a year now, has been kickouts. They cannot secure enough of their own and in Sunday's Connacht SFC final, that was compounded by a porous press.
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Galway's primary problem, for more than a year now, has been kickouts. They cannot secure enough of their own and in Sunday's Connacht SFC final, that was compounded by a porous press.
Brian Hayes is looking forward to some downtime between Cork's victory over Waterford and their final match of the Munster SHC round robin against Clare
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Brian Hayes is looking forward to some downtime between Cork's victory over Waterford and their final match of the Munster SHC round robin against Clare
Ireland, Iceland, the Netherlands, Spain and Slovenia all boycotting the event in protest over Israel’s inclusion in the contest amid its actions in Gaza
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Ireland, Iceland, the Netherlands, Spain and Slovenia all boycotting the event in protest over Israel’s inclusion in the contest amid its actions in Gaza
Cork-born, Dublin-based Shannen Healy has grown a following as a de-influencer, sharing her imperfect sustainable journey online. Here she shares how she is approaching wedding season in a way that saves money, reduces waste, and doesn’t take away from the fun
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Cork-born, Dublin-based Shannen Healy has grown a following as a de-influencer, sharing her imperfect sustainable journey online. Here she shares how she is approaching wedding season in a way that saves money, reduces waste, and doesn’t take away from the fun
Irish Internet Hotline warns such content is increasingly shifting behind paywalls or closed-access platforms, and makes removing them 'significantly more difficult'
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Irish Internet Hotline warns such content is increasingly shifting behind paywalls or closed-access platforms, and makes removing them 'significantly more difficult'
While no timeline for the delivery of the review has been given, McMillan said he would “trust that process” as a means to move into the second and third years of his tenure as head coach.
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While no timeline for the delivery of the review has been given, McMillan said he would “trust that process” as a means to move into the second and third years of his tenure as head coach.
Climate Change Advisory Council said this resulted in 'approximately 10%, or €523m, in surplus wind energy wasted that could have otherwise been effectively utilised to deliver cleaner, cheaper electricity to Irish homes and businesses'
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Climate Change Advisory Council said this resulted in 'approximately 10%, or €523m, in surplus wind energy wasted that could have otherwise been effectively utilised to deliver cleaner, cheaper electricity to Irish homes and businesses'
In his new memoir, Louis Marcus delves into his time in UCC, and the efforts of a group of Cork people who met at the New Look pub to discuss ways of breaking free of the conservatism of the era
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In his new memoir, Louis Marcus delves into his time in UCC, and the efforts of a group of Cork people who met at the New Look pub to discuss ways of breaking free of the conservatism of the era
Judge said pair, 'for no reason I can see, maybe because they were off their heads on drugs', started to attack the woman who was alone and vulnerable.
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Judge said pair, 'for no reason I can see, maybe because they were off their heads on drugs', started to attack the woman who was alone and vulnerable.
McMillan on Tuesday described the prospect of missing out on both objectives as “huge” for the province but gave supporters a boost with a positive update on fly-half Jack Crowley’s prospects of returning.
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McMillan on Tuesday described the prospect of missing out on both objectives as “huge” for the province but gave supporters a boost with a positive update on fly-half Jack Crowley’s prospects of returning.
After eight years of putting Ballydehob on the international dining map, Rob Krawczyk and Elaine Fleming at Restaurant Chestnut have decided to shake things up
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After eight years of putting Ballydehob on the international dining map, Rob Krawczyk and Elaine Fleming at Restaurant Chestnut have decided to shake things up
In the latest report of a potential case, Italy's ANSA news agency said a 25-year-old Italian man who had flown on a KLM flight with a woman who died of hantavirus had been taken to hospital with symptom
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In the latest report of a potential case, Italy's ANSA news agency said a 25-year-old Italian man who had flown on a KLM flight with a woman who died of hantavirus had been taken to hospital with symptom
Polycystic ovary syndrome is being relabelled polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome to correct the misconception that it is solely a gynaecological disease that creates ovarian cysts. Here’s what you need to know about the condition
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Polycystic ovary syndrome is being relabelled polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome to correct the misconception that it is solely a gynaecological disease that creates ovarian cysts. Here’s what you need to know about the condition
Cork-based ambassador of Cruise Ireland Michael McCarthy said the current preferred light rail route will 'sterilise' the city's maritime culture by blocking everything larger than kayaks and rowing boats
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Cork-based ambassador of Cruise Ireland Michael McCarthy said the current preferred light rail route will 'sterilise' the city's maritime culture by blocking everything larger than kayaks and rowing boats
The health minister has been urged to engage with paramedics over what unions say is an ongoing failure of management to implement the 2020 roles and responsibilities review
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The health minister has been urged to engage with paramedics over what unions say is an ongoing failure of management to implement the 2020 roles and responsibilities review
Munster were forced to abandon their intention to appoint Chiefs assistant Randle as their new attack coach for next season 15 days after announcing the former New Zealand international wing as their replacement for departing senior coach Mike Prendergast.
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Munster were forced to abandon their intention to appoint Chiefs assistant Randle as their new attack coach for next season 15 days after announcing the former New Zealand international wing as their replacement for departing senior coach Mike Prendergast.
After finally moving into a home with her husband at 32, Jennie Rose Molloy tells Jenny McEntegart about the years of sacrifice required for young people in the housing crisis
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After finally moving into a home with her husband at 32, Jennie Rose Molloy tells Jenny McEntegart about the years of sacrifice required for young people in the housing crisis
And that’s not to say that any of the previous managers didn't do that, but Ben has put a ferocious emphasis on those traits, and he did it from early doors. He made clear that they’d be non-negotiables on any team of his.
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And that’s not to say that any of the previous managers didn't do that, but Ben has put a ferocious emphasis on those traits, and he did it from early doors. He made clear that they’d be non-negotiables on any team of his.
Polymarket has taken $1.1m in bets on the outcome of the Dublin Central by election — including $180,000 on campaigner Gillian Sheratt who is not a candidate
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Polymarket has taken $1.1m in bets on the outcome of the Dublin Central by election — including $180,000 on campaigner Gillian Sheratt who is not a candidate
Privacy and dignity issues aired amid concern that plans for a new Limerick regional hospital will be put on back burner until smaller hospitals improve
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Privacy and dignity issues aired amid concern that plans for a new Limerick regional hospital will be put on back burner until smaller hospitals improve
Ireland joins Spain and Slovenia, where broadcasters are also boycotting the 70th iteration of the song competition in protest against Israel’s war in Gaza
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Ireland joins Spain and Slovenia, where broadcasters are also boycotting the 70th iteration of the song competition in protest against Israel’s war in Gaza
The two women have waived their anonymity and said they hoped the long delay they experienced in getting justice will lead to a change in the way cases like this are dealt with
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The two women have waived their anonymity and said they hoped the long delay they experienced in getting justice will lead to a change in the way cases like this are dealt with
