15 h. ago HSE spends more than €220,000 to bury those with no family to organise funeral

The health services said they sometimes paid costs for people who were in long-stay care before being transferred to an acute hospital in their last days.

Economics

16 h. ago HSE spends tens of thousands each year to bury those without family, figures show

Services deal with cases of homeless individuals who die in acute hospitals

Politics

21 h. ago Woman (20s) arrested after man dies following Tipperary assault

Gardaí and emergency services were alerted to an incident in Carrick-on-Suir at around 11pm on Saturday.

Events

25 h. ago Donald Clarke: Tilly Norwood, the AI actor with a hint of Meghan Markle

Reaction from industry professionals demonstrates how enormously jumpy everyone is about the threat

Politics

42 h. ago Inquiry considers allegations nurse took prescription painkillers

Nurse concedes conduct amounted to professional misconduct at fitness-to-practice hearing

Events

43 h. ago 18 Food Producers from Galway win awards at Blas na hÉireann

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM 18 producers from Co. Galway have won awards at Blas na hÉireann, the Irish Food Awards held in Dingle yesterday. The Irish Food Awards are now in their 18th year and firmly established as the largest and most influential food awards on the island of Ireland. All […] The post 18 Food Producers from Galway win awards at Blas na hÉireann appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Events

48 h. ago Organ recipients and donor families gather for unique thanksgiving celebration

There was strong Galway representation among a congregation of 1,500 from across Ireland and overseas who gathered in the Church of the Holy Child, Whitehall, Dublin on Saturday, as the Irish Kidney Association hosted its 40th Annual Service of Remembrance and Thanksgiving. The unique and poignant event honoured deceased organ donors and their families, while […] The post Organ recipients and donor families gather for unique thanksgiving celebration appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Society

48 h. ago Changing careers: ‘My job began to feel hollow ... I felt I’d lost myself somewhere’

If you dream about making a big change in your life, take inspiration from these five people, who each took a leap of faith mid-career that paid off

Politics

57 h. ago Dublin doctor responds to nearly 50 medical emergencies in his spare time

Dr Keith Kennedy is currently working with emergency service charity CRITICAL.

Science

62 h. ago Reduced NoWDOC services across Donegal during Status Red storm period

The HSE has warned there will be significant disruptions to health services today across Donegal due to the status red… The post Reduced NoWDOC services across Donegal during Status Red storm period appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Events

2 d. ago Former Fianna Fáil minister defends Catherine Connolly's hiring of woman with gun conviction

Ms Connolly denied that she had spoken to gardaí about the woman, or that she had received advice not to hire her

Politics

3 d. ago ‘I find calm in chaos. I think most emergency physicians are like that’

Doctor Keith Kennedy volunteers with Critical charity to take pressure off the ambulance service

Events

3 d. ago Peter McVerry Trust delivers fun summer programme to Dublin family homeless services

Peter McVerry Trust delivers fun summer programme to Dublin family homeless services  Dublin Gazette Newspapers

Politics

3 d. ago ‘Positive ageing’ continues with Cara House Family Resource Centre

Cara House, Letterkenny, is expanding its Active Age services, with a renewed focus on bringing senior community members together while… The post ‘Positive ageing’ continues with Cara House Family Resource Centre appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Society

3 d. ago Lexus Galway first Irish winner of major Lexus European award

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Lexus Galway in Ballybrit has been named first ever Irish winner of a prestigious European award offered by the carmaker. The local team has taken the ‘European Lexus Kiwami Award’, which recognises excellence in business and customer service. 19 centres were honoured this year, from more then […] The post Lexus Galway first Irish winner of major Lexus European award appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Events

3 d. ago Free tax support service launched in Galway for vulnerable groups

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A free and confidential tax support service has been launched in Galway for vulnerable groups. ‘Enabling Tax Literacy and Empowerment: Understanding Your Rights and Responsibilities’ is a joint pilot programme operated by Galway Public Libraries and the University of Galway’s Tax Clinic. It’s aimed at lone parents […] The post Free tax support service launched in Galway for vulnerable groups appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

3 d. ago School principal found guilty of professional misconduct for sexually harassing student teacher

In an email to the regulatory body last July in response to the inquiry’s findings, the principal claimed there was “not much left for the Teaching Council to take from me.”

Politics

3 d. ago Traffic chaos in east Donegal after road incident involving lorry

Emergency services are currently at the scene of an incident involving a lorry on the main N15 Stranorlar to Killygordon… The post Traffic chaos in east Donegal after road incident involving lorry appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Events

3 d. ago Keith Finnegan appointed International Relations Officer at City Council

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Former Galway Bay FM broadcaster Keith Finnegan has taken up a new job at Galway City Council. He’s been announced as their International Relations Officer, tasked with establishing and nurturing vital partnerships around the world. Keith retired from Galway Bay FM last year after 34 years of […] The post Keith Finnegan appointed International Relations Officer at City Council appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Society

3 d. ago Women’s Centre launches new programmes to support women in Probation Services

Donegal Women’s Centre has launched a series of transformative programmes aimed at supporting women over the age of 18 who… The post Women’s Centre launches new programmes to support women in Probation Services appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Politics