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Walking, wheeling and cycling take up to 660,000 cars off the road each day
1+ hour, 53+ min ago (1142+ words) The annual economic benefit from walking, wheeling and cycling in the five metropolitan areas each year is almost "3 billion(Image: Getty) Walking, wheeling and cycling take hundreds of thousands of cars off the road each day in Ireland's five largest…...
Johnny Smacks shares heartwarming update on son born with rare health condition
2+ week, 1+ day ago (313+ words) The Two Johnnies star announced baby JJ is coming home to Tipperary after months in hospital Johnny Smacks of The Two Johnnies has shared an heartwarming update about his baby boy JJ - he's finally being discharged from hospital. Little JJ…...
Group of Palestinian children arrive in Ireland to receive medical care
3+ week, 1+ day ago (371+ words) A group of seven Palestinian children have arrived in Ireland to receive medical care after being evacuated from Gaza. The move is in response to an appeal from the World Health Organisation (WHO) to address the health needs of people…...
Applications open for grants of up to €1,000 for parent and toddler groups
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (340+ words) The grant can also be used for children's activities such as arts and crafts and music(Image: ) Applications are open for grants of up to "1,000 for parent and toddler groups around the country. Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma…...
Late Late Toy Show 2025: Roy Keane, Kingfishr and CMAT make surprise appearances
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (751+ words) Hundreds of thousands of children, and adults, gathered in front of televisions throughout the country for Friday night's Late Late Toy Show. There were dazzling dance displays, heartwarming moments and plenty of toys as the usual Late Late Show studio…...
GAA respond to pro-Palestine star players' support for 'Drop Allianz' campaign
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (679+ words) GAA chiefs have referred Allianz Ireland's sponsorship of their National Leagues and Football Championship to the Associations "Ethics and Integrity Commission.' The referral is the first major test for a body only established earlier this year. A recent letter signed…...
No one shows up to 5-year-old's birthday and she asks mum heartbreaking question
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (427+ words) A heartbroken mum has issued a stark message to parents who RSVP to attend a child's birthday party but fail to show up. The woman explained how nine out of 10 people sent an RSVP confirmation about attending her daughter's fifth…...
Stephen Bradley reminded us being a parent can deserve Ballon D'Or for bravery
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (1265+ words) Parental love, that untarnished, every last drop of themselves version in which a mother or father blankets a desperately sick child, is surely the most eloquent and profound and beautiful song the human heart can sing. Its dimensions are boundless,…...
Teacher warns parents 'don't buy' this trendy back to school item
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (418+ words) As the new school year approaches, parents across Ireland are stocking up on essentials to get their children ready for the classroom. From backpacks and pens, to rulers and notebooks, the back to school shopping list seems to grow every…...
GAA members call on Association to sever ties with sponsor over Israel links
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (819+ words) A lobby group of GAA members representing pro-Palestine groupings have called on the Association to sever ties with Championship sponsor Allianz Ireland. The grouping have taken a stance against the Irish subsidiary of the German based global financial giant, in…...