A new study from the combined Universities of Warwick, Newcastle and Sheffield has concluded that living within a close proximity to a green space improves your mental wellbeing and happiness. The study was published by the scientific journal ‘Applied Geography’ and is titled; ‘A spatial analysis of proximate greenspace and mental wellbeing in London’ It […]
Marion Carroll’s healing 30 years ago was a miracle according to the bishop of Ardagh and Clonmacnoise, making it the first official miracle to be recorded at the shrine.
So far, no cause has been publicly announced for the fire that engulfed a parking garage in Douglas Shopping Centre at the weekend, which at present has left 100 vehicles stranded in the facility, many of them completely destroyed: MORNING AFTER: Crews are still at scene this morning in Douglas making up equipment and monitoring […]
The accused 46-year-old man was denied bail after a court heard Gardaí were “at a loss” as to how he entered the country.
A doctor or medical practitioner who believes abortion is morally wrong and has no wish to be involved in an abortion, will nonetheless be compelled to refer a pregnant woman to a doctor who will carry out the procedure, according to new medical council guidelines. The guidelines, in relation to conscientious objection, are as follows: […]
Only 6% of those in prison for sex offences are taking part in the state’s programme to reduce the risk of re-offending, Gript can reveal. More than 75% of sex offenders in Irish prisons are not considered for inclusion in the programme. Figures provided by Minister Charlie Flanagan show that the “Building Better Lives” programme, […]
Two meat processors, ABP and Dawn, were granted temporary High Court injunctions yesterday prohibiting blockades by beef farmers, whilst the Beef Plan Movement has threatened expulsion for any members who protest at meat factory gates
The Scheme to Support National Organisations (SSNO) is administered by Pobal on behalf of the Department of Rural and Community Development. It is described as a key element of that Department’s support for the development of strong and vibrant civil society and “in improving outcomes for those most disadvantaged. It is with that in mind […]
Independent TD Mattie McGrath has said he supports the decision of some beef farmers to re-commence protests outside processing plants and factories.
An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, has claimed that one of the reasons we have overruns in the health service is down to what he described as a “recruitment surge rather than the recruitment crisis.” The Taoiseach also maintained that overspending can be attributed to the fact “that extra people are hired every year beyond what is […]
More than half of Ireland’s population growth in 2018 came from net migration into the country according to the Central Statistics Office’s annual Population and Migration Estimates released today.
The numbers suggest that the government’s push for divestment may not always be matched by what parents want for their children.