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Cork University Hospital stem cell facility '20 years overdue'

Campaigners are cautiously optimistic after bringing their case for a €27m stem cell facility at CUH to Leinster House.

HEALTH 8 October 2026

Cork University Hospital stem cell facility '20 years overdue'

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The secret to healthy ageing? It’s all about core strength

The secret to healthy ageing? It’s all about core strength

HEALTH 7 October 2026

Mayo farmer says he is 'back to normal' after hip replacement abroad

Mayo farmer says he is 'back to normal' after hip replacement abroad

HEALTH 7 October 2026

Why thousands of farmers rely on Alan O'Reilly's weather forecasts

Why thousands of farmers rely on Alan O'Reilly's weather forecasts

Why thousands of farmers rely on Alan O'Reilly's weather forecasts

HEALTH 7 October 2026

Vaccine VAT reduction on the cards in Budget 2027

Vaccine VAT reduction on the cards in Budget 2027

Vaccine VAT reduction on the cards in Budget 2027

NEWS 30 September 2026

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Úna Crawford O'Brien admits 'I couldn't cope' while caring for Bryan Murray

Úna Crawford O'Brien admits 'I couldn't cope' while caring for Bryan Murray

After years caring for her partner Bryan Murray following his Alzheimer's diagnosis, Úna Crawford O'Brien has a message for others facing the same challenges - you do not have to manage alone.

HEALTH 16 September 2026

Karl Henry shares powerful life lesson after emotional 115km Camino

Karl Henry shares powerful life lesson after emotional 115km Camino

The power of people you surround yourself with can help you achieve major milestones.

HEALTH 16 September 2026

Patients forced to travel for stem-cell transplants amid calls for €27m CUH unit

Patients forced to travel for stem-cell transplants amid calls for €27m CUH unit

Hospital consultants and campaigners call for a €27m stem-cell transplant unit at Cork University Hospital, saying it is urgently needed to keep patients closer to home at vulnerable times.

HEALTH 16 September 2026

David Coleman: ‘children need to make mistakes’

David Coleman: ‘children need to make mistakes’

Ahead of his upcoming tour, Ready for Anything: Building Emotional Resilience in Children and Teenagers, clinical psychologist Dr David Coleman speaks about parenting, anxiety and smartphones

HEALTH 16 September 2026

Start here: your couch-to-5k training plan

Start here: your couch-to-5k training plan

Health and wellbeing coach Karl Henry explains how beginners can build fitness safely and confidently over a structured running programme.

HEALTH 16 September 2026

Actor Bradley Riches: ‘In the right environment, autistic people can flourish’

Actor Bradley Riches: ‘In the right environment, autistic people can flourish’

Award-winning actor, advocate and author Bradley Riches was non-speaking as a child – here he talks about finding his voice.

HEALTH 16 September 2026

Choileann Ni Choiligh: ‘go out and rock your bald head’

Choileann Ni Choiligh: ‘go out and rock your bald head’

Rose of Tralee winner Caoilfhinn Ní Choiligh talks about removing her wig on national television and why she hopes others will feel more confident embracing alopecia.

HEALTH 16 September 2026

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Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

New grower-led network will foster collaboration, support emerging leaders and help attract the next generation of horticulture talent into the sector.

Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

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