GAA President, John Horan, has called on its members to light a candle this evening in memory of the 14 people who were killed on Bloody Sunday in Croke Park on this day in1920 by British Forces. “What we would like is that the GAA membership throughout the country in memory of […]
Fianna Fáil senator Malcolm Byrne has told the Seanad that “unqualified people” should not be allowed to spread anti-vaccination information online.
Donegal residents living near the scene of a major peat landslide have expressed disappointment that another windmill development is being planned in the area.
A woman whose family’s history puts her at high risk from breast cancer was refused her mammogram appointment in Waterford because she was wearing a visor instead of a mask – despite having a severe allergic reaction to masks previously treated by a doctor. The woman, identified as Mary, spoke to the Niall Boylan Show on […]
BBC Radio 1 has said it will play an edited version of the Christmas classic “Fairytale of New York” due to a term in the lyrics that some listeners may find offensive.
“There is absolutely nothing that can be done to contain this virus…”
This week, a group of young people from the ‘We Need Worship’ campaign released a video calling on the government to consider reopening churches and places of worship. It comes as businessman Declan Ganley launches a case in the High Court seeking to overturn the ban on worship currently in place under level five restrictions. Following […]
The good news is indicated by the findings of research which analysed immune memory in those who had recovered from Covid-19, and found that, eight months after infection, most people still had enough immune cells to fight off the virus and prevent another illness. The researchers reported a powerful, long-lasting response, and, while the findings […]
A Co. Cavan priest has been threatened with prosecution for holding a number of public Masses in violation of Covid-19 laws.
Irish Equity has welcomed the proposal to introduce a basic income scheme for workers in the Arts sector. The scheme is among a range of supports for artists and performers which are proposed in the report of the Arts and Culture Recovery Task Force and which was accepted by the Government today. It will provide […]
The Workers’ Party councillor Éilis Ryan has said Ireland should consider making the Covid-19 vaccine mandatory.
Aontú will introduce a Bill to the Dáil today seeking to make the online provision of pornography by internet companies to children illegal. The party leader says that some 60% of teen boys are now seeing porn before the age of 13. Meath West TD Peadar Tóibín said the Bill will be introduced and discussed […]