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Late Late Toy Show star Saoirse Ruane has a new title. The 11-year-old has become the youngest person to ever win a ‘Galway People of the Year Award’ for her courage and bravery throughout her ongoing cancer battle. “I find it’s important to give back to charities because of all the people that fundraised for […]

2 years ago

By Fiona Frawley The boy was onboard a Ryanair flight that lost cabin pressure and had to make an emergency landing. An 11-year-old schoolboy from Kildare has been awarded €10,000 in a personal injuries claim against Ryanair, after he suffered a “terrifying ordeal” onboard one of the airline’s flights. The aircraft made an emergency landing […]

3 years ago

Sir David is set to receive a lifetime achievement award for his work in broadcasting

6 years ago

A brilliant way to give back to our incredible nurses. Irish brand WaterWipes, supported by the Irish Nurses & Midwives Organisation (INMO) and the Irish Neonatal Health Alliance (INHA), is proud to launch the first Pure Foundation Fund to acknowledge excellence in midwifery and nursing. This new bursary scheme in Ireland will recognise the incredible […]

6 years ago

A fantastic idea! Over the last year many frontline workers, whether in the area of healthcare, transport, retail or volunteering, have gone above and beyond to help get us all through the various stages of lockdown. Now it’s time that we pay them back for their great services. Lord Mayor of Dublin, Hazel Chu is […]

6 years ago

Dublin grandmother Kathleen McGuinness has been awarded Specsavers Grandparent of the Year 2018. The Swords native was chosen from hundreds of entries, following a nationwide search. She was shortlisted by a panel of judges from Supersavers. She won the award for her outstanding support, care and devotion to her autistic grandchild Anthony Bissett. She is described […]

8 years ago