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by FRG.ie Admin on May 20th, 2015 - 1969 Views

Peter is 18 months old. On the 7th April he was diagnosed with hepatoblastoma, a cancer tumour in the liver. He has had three sessions of chemotherapy so far. The family were told at the start that Peter would need six sessions before considering the operation in London. Peter has responded to the treatment... 

by Gillian Kelly on May 20th, 2015 - 3957 Views

A study about first time mothers in the EU has revealed that Irish mother’s are, on average, older than other new mum’s in most of our neighbouring EU countries.  The study discovered that 13,040 first-time mums in Ireland were in their 30’s, ten percent higher than the EU average.  The study... 

by Jacqueline Spain on May 20th, 2015 - 1506 Views

Dublin’s Merrion Square Park is one of the places where Dublin City Soul Festival will be celebrating the festival that ‘celebrates peace, unity and love’ between May 23rd and 24th. The Dublin City Soul Festival is a soul music festival that has been successively running during the Irish spring... 

by Jacqueline Spain on May 20th, 2015 - 1832 Views

University College Dublin (UCD) and Thomas Street’s National College of Art and Design (NCAD) will be hosting an international summer school this July as part of a project to develop the institutional relationship between NCAD and UCD. The ‘City Life’ summer school will explore issues that relate... 

by Gillian Kelly on May 20th, 2015 - 2403 Views

Scientists at the University of Colorado in the U.S have discovered that taking vitamins above the recommended daily allowance (RDA) may increase the risk of developing cancer.  The Food Safety Authority in Ireland (FSAI) wants to put regulations in place across the EU in order to prevent the spread... 

by Jacqueline Spain on May 20th, 2015 - 1721 Views

According to the latest March 2015 figures of the Central Statistics Office, domestic milk intake has gone down by 3.9%. Compared to March 2014’s domestic milk intake by creameries and pasteurisers, an estimated 470.7 million litres was consumed compared to the March 2015 figure of 452.4 million... 

by Jacqueline Spain on May 19th, 2015 - 2406 Views

Next week two celebrations will be held in Dublin’s inner city, the Age & Opportunity Bealtaine Festival and Mansion House 300th Anniversary.  The Mansion House will be celebrating its 300th Anniversary since the deeds of sale was agreed on in 1715 and ladies from the south west of Dublin will... 

by Jacqueline Spain on May 18th, 2015 - 2626 Views

The 300th Anniversary of Mansion House will be celebrated on the 18th May 2015. It will be 300 years since the day that the deed of sale was signed between Joshua Dawson and Dublin Corporation. The descendants of Joshua Dawson will be met by the Lord Mayor of Dublin, Christy Burke, at the Mansion House,... 

by Jacqueline Spain on May 18th, 2015 - 2882 Views

This summer new tearooms will be opening at St. Patrick’s Park, Dublin 8 and will be operated by Busyfeet & Coco Café. The new tearooms are part of a Dublin City Council Parks Division initiative to add to the experience of visitors visiting the city’s most popular tourist attractions. Dublin... 

by Gillian Kelly on May 18th, 2015 - 1423 Views

Health Minister, Leo Varadkar, has announced a campaign starting next month to persuade Irish nurses to come home to Ireland.  In recent years, many Irish nurses left the country to pursue a career in nursing due to a ban on recruitment.  However, with the ban now lifting, Minister Varadkar is eager... 

by Jacqueline Spain on May 15th, 2015 - 2107 Views

Since the start of this year eight ambitious, expanding digital companies have joined The Digital Hub. The Digital Hub is based in the Liberties D8 area and is an enterprise cluster that caters for growing technology companies in Ireland.   Employing almost 650 people and with 89 established businesses... 

by David Carr on May 15th, 2015 - 3580 Views

For years looking up at St James’ Church of Ireland left one feeling something was just not quite right.  Firstly, it was no longer used as a church or even commonly called St James’ Church but rather as ‘Lighting World’.  In fact, if you were to enquire of Saint James, you were likely to... 

by Jacqueline Spain on May 12th, 2015 - 1681 Views

This week, Monday May 11th to Friday 15th is National Walk to School Week and children, parents and teachers will be doing their share for a greener environment. Green-Schools from across the country will take part in this activity to help support and promote a healthier and greener environment. Last... 

by Jacqueline Spain on May 7th, 2015 - 1945 Views

Mexico is a federal republic at the most Southern point of North America.  It shares its borders on the north with the United States and on the south with Guatemala and Belize. It is one of the largest Latin American countries, the fifth biggest of the Americas, with a mostly Spanish speaking populous.... 

by Jacqueline Spain on May 5th, 2015 - 1967 Views

Vintage is back in Fashion at the Dublin Co-Op   After reading several very well researched studies on how old our world is, I reached the conclusion that there are a lot of people who don’t seem to agree! Scientists and creationists all belief differently and on both sides has come up with their... 

by Jacqueline Spain on May 5th, 2015 - 3580 Views

Interview: Richmond Site Restoration Coordinator  We all know next year will be a very significant year for Ireland historically when the country celebrates the Centenary of Easter Rising. Two buildings dating back from what was Richmond Barracks, namely the gymnasium and surviving classroom (from... 

by Jacqueline Spain on May 1st, 2015 - 1990 Views

Plans for National Children’s Hospital Unveiled The plans for the new National Children’s Hospital that will be built on the grounds of St. James’ Hospital have been unveiled.  Reactions have been overall positive with some describing the structure as ‘breathtaking’. It was proposed in 2012... 

by Jacqueline Spain on Apr 29th, 2015 - 2022 Views

Guinness Storehouse on Google Business View In January Ireland’s number one international visitor attraction, the Guinness Storehouse, opened its doors to a global virtual audience by joining Google Business View. Google has recently launched Google’s Business View and Guinness is one of Ireland’s... 

by Jacqueline Spain on Apr 28th, 2015 - 2130 Views

Student Enterprise Awards Chooses Champion On the 22nd April 2015, Ireland’s youngest entrepreneurs competed in the National Finals for the Students Enterprise Awards at Croke Park. There were 300 entrepreneurs present on the day from 74 different enterprises from around the State. Every year youths... 

by Jacqueline Spain on Apr 24th, 2015 - 3439 Views

Surviving Richmond Building to be Restored In Budget 2015, the Government announced an increased allocation of €212 million for the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. ‘Funding will also be provided for a programme of commemoration projects related to the social and political developments...