New government scheme helps most vulnerable through Covid-19 lockdown
The government have set up a food and and prescription delivery scheme for vulnerable people, elderly people in particular, across the UK.
This includes a...
Boris Johnson in intensive care
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is in intensive care after his coronavirus symptoms worsened, Downing Street has confirmed.
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab will deputise where while...
Ryan Tubridy tests positive for coronavirus
Late Late Show host Ryan Tubridy has tested positive for coronavirus. Tubridy went into isolation with a persistent cough last week with Miriam O'Callaghan...
Robots to help Mater nurses with Covid-19 testing
The Mater Hospital in Dublin, has started a project that will involve software robots working hand-in-hand with nurses to free up as much as...
‘You are not alone’: President Michael D Higgins’ message for the Irish in the...
President of Ireland Michael D Higgins has addressed the Irish in Britain emphasising the need for solidarity and co-operation in the face of the...
FCO advises against travel anywhere in the world
People in Britain have been told to avoid all non-essential foreign travel to tackle the spread of coronavirus as the Foreign and Commonwealth Office...
Anyone travelling to Ireland required to self-isolate for 14 days
The Irish government have put out a travel advice update saying that anyone travelling to Ireland, including from the UK, will be required to...
Croke Park to be used as ‘drive-thru’ coronavirus testing centre
By Damian Dolan
Croke Park is to become a ‘drive-thru’ Covid-19 testing centre for people suspected of having the virus.
The precise details of how it...
St. Patrick’s Day message from President Michael D Higgins
President Michael D Higgins says the spirit of St. Patrick is needed now in the face of coronavirus.
The President referred to the world health...
Covid-19 closes Irish schools, colleges and childcare facilities
Ireland's schools, colleges and childcare facilities are to close in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar announced the measures today.
From 6pm today, schools,...