168 people diagnosed with HIV in Ireland so far this year
A total of 7,521 people have been diagnosed with HIV since the early 1980’s according to the HSE. HSE figures show that 168 people have been newly diagnosed with HIV since the start of …
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Tragic: Donegal woman died after an 18-month-delay in diagnosing her breast cancer
It took an astonishing 18 months to diagnose Melissa Hamilton’s breast cancer, and by then, it was too late. Melissa was 34 at the time of her passing. She died in September 2011, nine days …
Suspected case of “mad cow disease” found at a dairy farm in Co. Louth
If the case is confirmed, it would be the first instance of BSE found in Ireland since 2013. The find is potentially devastating for the Irish beef industry, which has recently been awarded the status …
Lucky Euromillions syndicate win big after playing only twice
A syndicate of a pet food production company in Longford have reason to celebrate after scoring a €500,000 Euromillions win on their second time ever playing. 38 employees of C&D Foods in Edgeworthstown, Co. Longford, …
Single parents protest across the country as enforced benefit cuts loom
A significant number of single parents have turned out across the country to hold protests against the upcoming cuts to their benefits. A large number of people attended the protests organised by SPARK [Single Parents …
Ibrahim Halawa tells family he will fast until he can return to Ireland.
The teenager is currently being held in an Egyptian prison, on trial with around 420 others. He was put on trial after a confrontation with security when Muslim Brotherhood president Mohamed Morsi was ousted from power. He …
Legendary actor Sir Christopher Lee has died aged 93
Sir Christopher Lee, the worldwide famous actor has sadly died today aged 93. His passing is marked on the same day as fellow famous actor Ron Moody. Lee is most famous for his role opposite …
14-year-old boy dies after getting into swimming difficulties in the River Shannon
A teenage boy has sadly lost his life after a swimming accident in the River Shannon in Athlone. It is understood the boy got into difficulties while swimming close to the Athlone Sub Aqua clubhouse, …
Two lucky winners share last night’s Lotto jackpot
There were two winners of last night’s Lotto draw worth just under €6m. The National Lottery say the two winning tickets were bought in Dublin and online. The winning numbers were 11, 16, 21, 27, …
More gorgeous weather expected for most of the country today
With most the country experiencing glorious weather yesterday, forecasters say the good weather is set to continue for most of the country today. Met Eireann say most of the country will start off dry and …
