Tag: Ireland


  • Cork Students Stranded in New York as Snow Storm Grounds Flights

    Cork Students Stranded in New York as Snow Storm Grounds Flights

    Overview: Cork Students Stranded in New York A group of 25 students from Cork, Ireland, who are on a school tour in the United States, have found themselves stranded in New York due to a major snow storm sweeping across North America. The weather system has forced widespread flight cancellations and delays, leaving families, educators,…

  • In Loving Memory of Mary Teresa Flynn: A Life Filled with Family, Faith, and Kindness

    In Loving Memory of Mary Teresa Flynn: A Life Filled with Family, Faith, and Kindness

    Remembering Mary Teresa Flynn Mary Teresa Flynn passed away peacefully on Friday, January 23, 2026, surrounded by her loving family and under the compassionate care of Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation. Her family, friends, and many who knew her are holding onto memories of a life defined by warmth, generosity, and steadfast faith. A Life of…

  • Farewell to Paddy Clancy: A lifetime in Irish journalism

    Farewell to Paddy Clancy: A lifetime in Irish journalism

    Tribute to a veteran broadcaster A public figure in Irish journalism has died, with Paddy Clancy passing away at the age of 82 at Sligo University Hospital, surrounded by his family. The loss of a long-standing broadcaster who spent three decades presenting the popular It Says In The Papers segment on RTÉ Radio 1 marks…

  • Ireland recalls Danone infant formula over cereulide fears

    Ireland recalls Danone infant formula over cereulide fears

    Overview of the recall In a significant safety action, batches of Danone infant formula and follow-on formula exported from Ireland have been recalled due to potential contamination with cereulide, a toxin associated with certain bacteria. The recall is issued by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) after routine testing raised concerns about product safety.…

  • Ireland-Based Danone Formula Recall: Cereulide Fears Prompt Global Safety Check

    Ireland-Based Danone Formula Recall: Cereulide Fears Prompt Global Safety Check

    Overview: What happened The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has announced a recall of certain Danone infant and follow-on formula products that were exported from Ireland. The voluntary recall was triggered by concerns about the possible presence of cereulide, a toxin produced by Bacillus cereus bacteria, which can cause vomiting and, in severe cases,…

  • Exported Danone Formula Recalled Over Cereulide Fears: What Parents Need to Know

    Exported Danone Formula Recalled Over Cereulide Fears: What Parents Need to Know

    Overview: Danone infant formula recall linked to cereulide concerns Irish authorities have announced a recall of certain batches of Danone infant formula and follow-on formula that were exported from Ireland. The recall centers on the potential presence of cereulide, a toxin produced by certain strains of Bacillus cereus. While no illnesses have been reported at…

  • Mother Found Guilty of Attempted Murder in Co Clare Case Involving Eight-Year-Old Daughter

    Mother Found Guilty of Attempted Murder in Co Clare Case Involving Eight-Year-Old Daughter

    Verdict in a High-Profile Co Clare Case A jury in Co Clare has found a mother guilty of the attempted murder of her eight-year-old daughter, in a case that has drawn significant attention across Ireland. The jury accepted the evidence presented over the course of a lengthy trial, which uncovered the terrifying extent of the…

  • Mother Found Guilty of Attempted Murder in Co Clare Case

    Mother Found Guilty of Attempted Murder in Co Clare Case

    Verdict in a High-Profile Co Clare Case A jury has found a woman, a Russian national, guilty of the attempted murder of her eight-year-old daughter in Co Clare, four years after the alleged attack. The verdict marks a dramatic resolution to a case that drew intense local and national attention as prosecutors outlined a brutal…

  • Mother Found Guilty of Attempted Murder of Eight-Year-Old Daughter in Co Clare

    Mother Found Guilty of Attempted Murder of Eight-Year-Old Daughter in Co Clare

    Verdict in Co Clare case: A mother found guilty of attempted murder A jury in Co Clare has found a woman guilty of the attempted murder of her eight-year-old daughter four years after the brutal attack. The defendant, identified in court records as a Russian national, faced multiple charges stemming from a violent confrontation that…

  • Closing the Gap: Why Cervical Screening Uptake Is Lowest Among Women Aged 50 and Over

    Closing the Gap: Why Cervical Screening Uptake Is Lowest Among Women Aged 50 and Over

    Why the 50+ Group Lags in Cervical Screening Public health data consistently show that women aged 50 and over have the lowest uptake of cervical screening. This trend matters because cervical cancer can be effectively prevented or caught early with regular screening. Understanding the reasons behind the gap helps health services tailor outreach, reduce barriers,…