Bridge Notes: Father-son team take Duais an Uachtaráin in Cork
First national event played at the bridge table since February 2020 sees drop in entrants
Third of disability centres ‘failing on safeguarding standards’
Hiqa report finds improvement in disability care centre sector over last five years
Ireland needs to step up clinical research to boost therapies for patients – report
Each patient in a clinical trial will generate a benefit of about €13,500 to economy
Ryan Tubridy’s affection for the pint of plain can reach alarming levels
Radio Review: More Proustian than Behanesque, Tubridy is a stout believer in simple pleasures
Final journey home to Cork for Ireland and Man Utd legend
Noel Cantwell led United to FA Cup win in 1963, but cricket was his first love, says family
Executive search giants find Ireland newly attractive
Sector transformed as big international search firms establish Irish operations
Ireland’s capacity to conduct clinical trials to be expanded
Increased scale of clinical research has benefited Irish patients
Judge dismisses charges over illegal Cork trawler workers
Owners of vessel tell court they were unaware of issues around hiring Filipino crew
Judge lauded for dismissing charges against fishermen
Fishing organisation told trial practice of hiring Filipino crew is common in Ireland
Quality of teaching ‘at risk’ due to teacher shortages
‘Out of field’ teachers being used at second level due to issue, says unpublished report
Cork trawler owners deny facilitating illegal immigrants
Men on trial for hiring two Filipino fishermen without having an employment permit
Being on your own on Valentine's Day: four singletons speak
As Valentine’s Day approaches, the pressure to pair up is strong – but some are resisting the pull
Owen O’Callaghan’s greatest legacy was his generosity, mourners hear
Late property developer was man of integrity and his family have lost treasure, says priest
New schools law ‘will not change Catholic first policies’
Admissions legislation will not address enrolment issues, Oireachtas committee hears
Cork fishing boat owners charged in illegal migrants case
Pair charged with facilitating entry of illegal immigrant and employing man with no work permit
Interview: Protecting patient safety at Ireland’s medical regulation authority
Lorraine Nolan takes on the battle against counterfeit drugs and shoddy devices
Don’t pay a premium for TV channels you never watch
With great variety comes great confusion – and great expense, if you don’t choose wisely. Switching to a cheaper TV and broadband provider could save you €300 a year
The potentially fatal gamble with illicit drugs available on the internet
Recent seizure underlines the scale of the problem and product mix that confirms the considerable risk to consumers
Man in mid-20s dies after taking banned slimming pills
Garda and health products authority investigating ‘fat burning’ drug containing DNP
Former Irish soccer great Noel Cantwell honoured in Cork
Roy Keane and John Delaney among those present for naming of pedestrian road
Restaurants say they are not ready for allergen ruling
14 allergens must be declared on menus from Saturday
‘Voluntary’ school contributions over €250, survey finds
Primary level heating bills being paid by parents in certain cases, principals’ group says
Shortfall in school funding can damage a child’s future
Studies show that high-quality tuition, smaller classes and support in schools can yield major dividends
Goodbye Irish Medicines Board . . . but hello to Health Products Regulatory Authority
Authority rebrands to reflect rapidly expanding role
Nicotine replacement product to go on general sale
Move likely to drive down cost of anti-smoking aids
Prescription requirement for 20 medicines to be removed
Pharmacists express ‘outrage’ at withdrawal of medical cards in recent months
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