This trail includes over 500 wooden steps and opens out onto Knocknarea’s summit, providing spectacular views over Sligo and Ballisodare Bay. The recently launched Queen Maeve trail, an initiative of…

For such a small island, Ireland punches well above its weight when it comes to hiking options. There are some 954 developed trails all over the country (check out irishtrails.ie…

In a busy world full of fast food and quick snacks, it may be hard to find the time to cook healthy meals for yourself. Incorporating 400 grams of fruit…

Dublin, with its miles of open coastline and unspoilt mountains, has walking trails to rival those of any rural Irish county. Beautiful cliff path trails, mountainous hikes and relaxing nature…

Ingredients 55g/2oz butter 2 onions, sliced 2 sticks celery, finely chopped 2 carrots, finely diced 25g/2oz plain flour 1.2 litres/2 pints chicken stock 450g/1lb cooked chicken, skinned and shredded 1…

Ireland’s first Charity led Air Ambulance delivered 56 missions in its first month of service – and was today officially launched by An Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Simon…

The Minister for Health, Simon Harris TD has confirmed recently that an Irish Coast Guard Sikorsky S-92 helicopter will not be permitted to land on the elevated helipad at the new…

Almost a quarter of A&E admissions could be potentially avoided in a better functioning health system, according to a new study which indicates that some of these unnecessary admissions are…

The Minister for Health, Simon Harris, has said that a new trauma system for Ireland will lead to better outcomes for patients. He said it will make sure they get to…

In celebration of American Heart Month, Dr. Amy Doneen, co-founder of the BaleDoneen Method (BDM), a science-based approach focusing on preventing and treating Cardiovascular disease (CVD), will present a free…

If you’re around Drogheda tomorrow (Saturday, January 20th) you may want to put on your walking shoes and join The Irish Red Cross for their first Healthy Steps walk of…

According to recent studies, 53% of career fire-fighters are classified as overweight or obese. This article provides some tips for fire-fighters who are looking to adopt healthier nutrition habits with…

The latest statistics show that in Ireland, an average of 10,000 people die from cardiovascular disease each year with 5,000 of these deaths from a sudden cardiac arrest. 70% of…

The Dublin Midlands Hospital Group (DMHG) have created its Winter Ready Campaign in an attempt to promote staying healthier this winter. DMHG is asking its staff, patients and the wider public…

Following the deaths of seven road users in the past week, An Garda Síochána and the Road Safety Authority (RSA) renewed their appeal for road safety ahead of the August…

The new DNA database, established in November 2015, has assisted gardaí with 625 crimes including murders, sexual assaults and hundreds of burglaries. In its annual report, Forensic Science Ireland (FSI)…

A report for Pandem, the EU’s pandemic project, has compiled a detailed report into preparedness for the outbreak of a major pandemic. Throughout history, pandemics have had a major impact…

More closely associated with the Australian Outback, the idea of doctors flying to save lives may become a reality for communities in Munster and south Leinster. The Irish Community Air…

In an internal assessment, the Health Service Executive (HSE) has projected that the National Ambulance Service requires €277 million in capital investment over a 10-year period. The HSE estimated that…

Dublin Tech Summit took place this week with talks and panel discussions from more than 200 domestic and international figures from the technology industry. Over the two days, 100 innovative…