Galway, C, Ireland

Existing drug combination could tackle breast cancer

A combination of two existing drugs has been shown to overcome a treatment-resistant form of breast cancer that makes up around one in five forms of the disease, according to new research by Irish scientists.

2024-09-11 01:30

Showers in Europe: What Am I Doing Wrong?

With regard to showers in Europe, what am I doing wrong? Although they seem to be becoming less commonplace, I continue to encounter showers in hotel rooms that only have a partial partition and cannot be completely enclosed — including three just this past w…

2024-09-11 00:03

Farmed salmon enter largest wild fishery in west of Ireland after Killary Harbour escape

Escapees ‘pose a significant risk to wild Atlantic salmon populations’ returning to spawn, says fisheries agency

2024-09-10 17:03

Hospitals, trains, millions of Oasis tickets: Nine ways Ireland could spend its Apple billions

The Finance Minister said the Government will now discuss plans on how to spend the €13 billion.

2024-09-10 16:59

Irish Rail to amend new timetable following complaints

Changes to be introduced from Monday ‘to assist in improving punctuality for customers’

2024-09-10 16:58

Five fun and free things to do on Culture Night next week

This year, Culture Night is aiming to showcase the best of both traditional and evolving arts in Ireland.

2024-09-10 13:55

Young people are the canaries in the coalmine of modern society – just look at the CAO

Mental health difficulties have traditionally been understood at the level of the individual and their immediate family. That has changed, and the crisis is global

2024-09-10 05:01

Exclusive Seanad voting rights for TCD and NUI graduates to be scrapped

Six senators to be elected in future by all graduates of higher education institutions - but not until 2030

2024-09-10 05:00

Ireland needs to beef up protection against terrorism, espionage and cyberattacks

Increasing threats require an independent review of security intelligence, but also sustained engagement with citizens

2024-09-10 05:00

Curragh and Comer Group plan a review of sponsorship arrangements later this year

Trio of German-trained horses expected for Sunday’s St Leger sponsored by firm founded by suspended Luke Comer

2024-09-10 05:00