12 h. ago Up to 1,000 hospital beds needed to deal with expected flu surge, doctors warn

Irish Medical Organisation says flu cases will require equivalent of two large hospitals

Events

12 h. ago Equivalent of two large hospitals needed to deal with expected Irish flu surge, doctors warn

Irish Medical Organisation says flu cases will require equivalent of two large hospitals

Events

18 h. ago Galway girl honoured for her selfless dedication to younger brother

A twelve-year-old Galway girl is Connacht’s Young Carer of the Year for the outstanding support she constantly offers to her brave ten-year-old brother. Mia Doherty from Derryvode, Williamstown, helps care for her brother Shaun, who has a rare overgrowth condition (PROS) and a rare, chronic inflammatory bone disease (CRMO). Always by his side, Mia helps […] The post Galway girl honoured for her selfless dedication to younger brother appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

18 h. ago ‘I’ve been married 20 years and I don’t think I like my husband any more’

Ask Roe: My husband’s family are controlling and he never sticks up for me. I see him as weak and pathetic sometimes

Politics

30 h. ago HSE apologises to couple wrongfully advised of fatal foetal abnormality

Rebecca Price and Pat Kiely were advised to terminate their healthy baby after receiving a misdiagnosis

Events

31 h. ago Insurance and legal bills soar in review of Wilson Hospital School finances

The accounts made no reference to the Enoch Burke controversy.

Economics

37 h. ago ‘Challenging’ winter flu season expected to spike early around Christmas

There could be between 750 and 1,500 hospitalisations from Christmas week, HSE says

Politics

37 h. ago ‘Challenging’ winter flu season could see surge in hospitalisations around Christmas time

There could be between 750 and 1,500 hospitalisations from Christmas week, HSE says

Science

53 h. ago Insurance and legal bills skyrocket in review of Wilson’s Hospital School finances

Growing costs come amid High Court dispute with teacher Enoch Burke

Economics

53 h. ago Woman who fell from hotel window on wedding night settles High Court action

Bride suffered fractured ribs and other injuries after fall at Deebert House Hotel, Kilmallock, Co Limerick

Society

54 h. ago Filings show Wilson's Hospital School's insurance and legal costs soared last year

The spiralling costs coincided with the school’s ongoing High Court dispute with Enoch Burke concerning his continued contempt of court.

Politics

54 h. ago Woman who fell from hotel window on wedding night settles personal injury court action

Jackie Sexton (nee Tyrrell) took the case against Deebert House Hotel Ltd, Kilmallock, Co Limerick, over the incident that occurred in the late hours after her wedding.

Events

55 h. ago Next week's taxi protests in Dublin, Galway, Limerick and Cork postponed

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A planned 6 day protest in Dublin by taxi drivers from Monday has been suspended along with a one day protest in Galway on Tuesday. The action, which is in protest at Uber’s introduction of fixed fares, has been suspended pending the outcome of a meeting at […] The post Next week's taxi protests in Dublin, Galway, Limerick and Cork postponed appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

55 h. ago Deportation flight carried more than triple number of gardaí as failed asylum seekers

Deportation operation to Pakistan cost €474,000 and involved 24 failed asylum seekers

Events

57 h. ago Number of patients undergoing electroshock therapy rises by 15%

A report published by the Mental Health Commission (MHC) also found that one in five of the services that administered ECT without consent during 2024 failed to comply with the rules governing the use of the therapy.

Events

57 h. ago Dublin taxi drivers suspend plan for six days of action ahead of talks

Taxi group had planned convoy protest blocking traffic in much of capital’s city centre

Economics

57 h. ago Dublin taxi drivers suspend plan for six days of action ahead of talks with minister

Dublin taxi drivers suspend plan for six days of action ahead of talks with minister  The Irish Times

Politics

59 h. ago Health Minister says it 'makes no sense' that Children's Hospital hasn't been finished on time

Early access to the building was meant to be provided two days ago, said the minister.

Politics

60 h. ago EU hits social media firm X with €120m fine, risking a clash with Donald Trump

US Vice President JD Vance had already warned the bloc against taking punitive action.

Events

66 h. ago Nearly half population now reliant on private health insurance as claims soar

New report notes growth of non-public facilities

Politics