The HSE’s Chief Operations Officer has said some hospitals are experiencing record attendances this week amid increases in respiratory illnesses, with the Executive advising people to consider all other options before seeking acute hospital treatment. Emergency Departments ae experiencing a very high level of presentations due to winter viruses, with …

Screen Ireland, the national agency for the Irish film, television drama, animation and documentary industry, has announced its 2024 slate of productions they have funded. The slate includes 20 feature films, eight TV dramas, seven animated series, ten documentaries, three RTÉ Storyland projects and 31 short films. Highlights include the …

The HSE’s Chief Operations Officer has said some hospitals are experiencing record attendances this week amid increases in respiratory illnesses, with the Executive advising people to consider all other options before seeking acute hospital treatment. Emergency Departments ae experiencing a very high level of presentations due to winter viruses, with …

Former US president Donald Trump steamrolled to victory in New Hampshire, brushing aside challenger Nikki Haley and virtually cementing his grip on the Republican nomination as he chases another term in the White House. Here are five takeaways from last night: 1. Trump appears unstoppable No Republican who won both …

Turkey’s parliament has ratified Sweden’s NATO membership after more than a year of delays that upset Western efforts to show resolve in the face of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Politicians voted 287-55 in favour of the Nordic nation’s bid to become the 32nd member of the alliance after it won …

Argentine President Javier Milei faces the first major challenge to his budget-slashing policies as workers are expected to down tools in their thousands and take to the streets in protest. The South American country’s biggest union, the CGT, with some seven million members, has vowed a massive mobilisation against Mr …

Ryan Gosling has spoken of his dismay after Barbie director Greta Gerwig and star Margot Robbie were snubbed in two major categories during the Oscar nominations. The actor, who was nominated for his supporting role as Ken in the box office juggernaut, said he was “so happy” for co-star America …

Trinity College Dublin is giving away more than 100 birch seedlings that it “accidentally” grew during ‘No Mow May’ last year. The seedlings came from two birch trees which have been growing next to Trinity’s iconic Front Arch since the 1950s. They appeared when the university halted mowing its usually …

Israel and Hamas have moved closer to agreement on a 30-day ceasefire in Gaza when Israeli hostages and Palestinians prisoners would be released, sources told Reuters, as Israel pressed ahead with its assault on southern Gaza’s main city of Khan Younis. Qatar, the US and Egypt have held shuttle diplomacy …

The nose wheel of a Boeing 757 passenger jet operated by Delta Air Lines popped off and rolled away as the plane was lining up for takeoff over the weekend from Atlanta’s international airport, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The nose gear mishap on Saturday came amid heightened …