An Irish tech duo from Waterford have launched a GPS-based app that will allow pubs, restaurants, gyms and other social and recreational outlets to open and do business in the new COVID-era. The innovative technology, which is the first of its kind in the Irish marketplace, allows business owners to easily […]
Health & Lifestyle
The COVID-19 health crisis has brought on an economic crisis rapidly exacerbating an ongoing food security and nutrition crisis at global level. The restrictions triggered by COVID-19 have highlighted the fragile nature of people’s access to essential goods and services. Access to fresh food produce, especially for those most vulnerable […]
LauraLynn has launched Children’s Hospice Week shedding light on the work that Ireland’s only Children’s Hospice does. ‘Moments that Matter’ is the theme for this year’s campaign, building on LauraLynn’s maxim of ‘making the most of short and precious lives’. LauraLynn is Ireland’s only children’s hospice, providing tailored hospice and […]
Minister for Health Simon Harris TD has today announced his intention extend the influenza vaccine to children without charge. Minister Harris confirmed all of those in the HSE-defined at-risk groups, aged from six months to 69 years inclusive will also be available to access the vaccine without charge. All persons […]
The 2020 Rainbow Map, an annual international benchmarking tool published earlier this week by the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association (ILGA) has ranked Ireland in 15th place. The ranking tool, which examined 49 countries in Europe on their LGBTI equality laws and policies, marked countries according to their records under […]
By Sandra Maybury National ‘Active SCHOOL Week’ takes place every April and is a really enjoyable part of the school year for many children. When it became clear this year that due to Covid-19, children would lose out on this activity, Togher National School, Dunmanway invited their families to participate in the ‘Active […]