4+ day, 14+ hour ago   (326+ words) The Northern Health and Social Care Trust has released a statement following a coronavirus outbreak at Antrim Area Hospital. The Trust confirmed that strengthened infection prevention and control measures were put in place across a limited number of clinical areas…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (284+ words) McCabes Pharmacy has unveiled its new McCabes Pharmacy app ahead of the nationwide launch of McCabes PLUS on 7 September 2026. The new loyalty programme is designed to make everyday healthcare more rewarding, convenient and connected, giving customers across Ireland access to…...

6+ day, 14+ hour ago   (216+ words) Stock image of a person taking tablets A pharmacist has warned that millions of people could be failing to reap the full benefits of their vitamin D supplements simply by taking them incorrectly. It is widely recommended that everybody takes…...

6+ day, 17+ hour ago   (424+ words) The clocks will go back next month As we transition away from summer and into the winter months, the days are growing noticeably shorter and dark evenings are beginning to set in. Mornings are brisk and fresh, evenings are closing…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (293+ words) The patient being transported to the RESCUE 115 helicopter(Image: Iveragh Coast Guard) The crew of Rescue 115 were tasked with heading to Cahirseveen in Kerry following a serious medical emergency on August 31. Rescue 115, which regularly serves the people of Galway and…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (389+ words) Liam McCarthy, 65, along with family friend and personal trainer Charlie Lillis, 30 A brave triple-bypass heart patient has set off on an extraordinary 655km trek from Malin Head to Mizen Head—and he is set to pass right through Galway to thank…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (449+ words) September 1 marks the day a brand new pilot programme will start that targets those caught carrying a small amount of drugs. Adults caught carrying a small quantity of drugs may now be directed to the HSE rather than facing criminal…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (550+ words) Dolly Parton has died aged 80(Image: Jason Kempin, Getty Images) Dolly Parton has died following a cancer diagnosis, her representatives have confirmed. In a statement issued to PEOPLE on Tuesday (August 25), the country legend's team confirmed that the star passed…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (234+ words) The casualty was taken safely to hospital The Irish Coast Guard was tasked with airlifting a casualty from Inishmaan in the afternoon of Tuesday August 25. Rescue 115 returned to Shannon this afternoon following airlifting the casualty in low visibility. The casualty…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (261+ words) The crew rushed to the scene following the early morning call An early morning airlift operation was carried out by the crew at RESCUE 115, following an emergency call shortly before 3am this morning, August 24. In the latest rescue operation for the…...