With the Cork Summer Show fast approaching, organisers are pleased to announce several convenient transport options to ensure visitors can easily access the event. The show, held at Exit 2 (Curraheen) on the N40, promises a fun-filled day for all attendees. To facilitate smooth and hassle-free travel, the following bus services are available: Bus Éireann…

Image: Maxwells The theme of this year’s World Blood Donor Day (WBDD) is “20 years of celebrating giving.” As WBDD marks its 20th anniversary, it provides an excellent and timely opportunity to thank blood donors worldwide for their life-saving contributions and honour the profound impact these donations have on both patients and donors. To celebrate…

The Cork Summer Show 2024 is set to highlight sustainability, opening on Saturday, 15 June, and running through Sunday, 16 June. This year’s event is filled with eco-friendly initiatives designed to minimise environmental impact and foster a greater connection with nature. Eco-Friendly Practices Visitors are encouraged to bring their own water bottles and reusable cups.…

Image: Leah Farrell / Photocall Ireland The Health Service Executive (HSE) has today inaugurated a cutting-edge Emerging Drug Trend laboratory at the National Drug Treatment Centre (NDTC) in Dublin. This facility aims to enhance the HSE’s capability in monitoring drug contents, purity, and potency, which is crucial for responding to evolving drug trends and market…

The Government has approved the Child Care (Amendment) Bill 2024, paving the way for significant reforms in early learning and childcare. This Bill introduces childminding-specific regulations, enabling parents who use childminders to access National Childcare Scheme subsidies. Additionally, it equips the Tusla Early Years Inspectorate with enhanced enforcement tools to address serious non-compliance in early…

Image courtesy of Deposit Photos The HSE National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP) has reiterated its warning about the dangers of sunbed use as it commemorates the tenth anniversary of the Public Health (Sunbeds) Act 2014. Skin cancer remains the most common form of cancer in Ireland, with over 11,000 cases diagnosed annually. To mark this…

Minister for Social Protection, Heather Humphreys TD, has today announced the opening of applications for the 2024 Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance. This once-off payment is designed to assist eligible families with the costs associated with sending their children back to school. For 2024, the allowance is set at €160 for children aged…

Image courtesy of Deposit Photos Infant Mental Health Awareness Week (IMHAW), running from 10th to 16th June 2024, focuses on the theme ‘Speak up for Babies’. This week underscores the critical importance of nurturing babies’ mental health and well-being, particularly in an age where smartphones are ever-present in family life. Anne-Marie Casey, Senior Clinical Psychologist…

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) today reported that nine Enforcement Orders were served on food businesses during the month of May for breaches of food safety legislation, pursuant to the FSAI Act, 1998 and the European Union (Official Controls in Relation to Food Legislation) Regulations, 2020. The Enforcement Orders were issued by Environmental…

With the Junior Cert concluding on the 17th of June and the Leaving Cert wrapping up on the 25th of June, students across the country are in the final stretch of their exam preparation. Turn2Me, a national mental health charity, has released three essential tips to help students keep anxiety levels low during this crucial…