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Food bank interest surges with 250% increase in online searches: Labour analysis

Interest in food bank services has surged dramatically – with a 250% increase in online searches for “food banks near me” since March 2020, Labour Party analysis shows. Ahead of his conference party speech, shadow work and pensions secretary ...

26 Sept 2022 at 07:00

Charity launches poster project to highlight loneliness of migrants

A charity has created a “missing poster” campaign to highlight the loneliness felt by male migrants, as crossings continue to the UK. The Migrant Help project involves photos of four male refugees holding posters showing family members they ...

18 May 2022 at 14:25

Health & Wellbeing

Angela Scanlon on learning to ask for help, and how her toddler taught her the art of self-love

Angela Scanlon is used to listening to other people open up, on her Thanks A Million podcast. But writing her new book – Joyrider – was the first time she’s really laid bare all her own emotional challenges and ups and downs. So, how did ...

18 May 2022 at 10:55

Surplus PPE being sent from NI to help with Ukrainian crisis

Surplus PPE stock worth £3.5m is being sent to Ukraine by the Department of Health in Northern Ireland. The items include masks, coveralls, oxygen therapy consumables and sterile gowns. Health Minister Robin Swann met with Joe Coyle ...

23 Mar 2022 at 14:55

Army veteran says Invictus Games have allowed her to rediscover herself

An Army veteran has said being selected for the Invictus Games has allowed her to rediscover herself and her “can-do attitude”. Denise Kidger, 51, of Seaham Harbour, County Durham, is to take part in various events at the Invictus ...

14 Apr 2022 at 11:25

Health & Wellbeing

How to cope if you’re caught up in the NHS waiting lists

Dealing with health problems can be tough at the best of times – not to mention when long waiting lists for referrals and treatment are thrown into the mix. Right now, NHS backlogs are worse than ever since the pandemic. Latest ...

14 Apr 2022 at 15:25

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'Leitrim Helps Ukraine' Facebook Page established - give your support

Diana Tarkovych who lives in Gorvagh, Co Leitrim with her husband Ivan and three children, along with help from her neighbour Norma Cummins, has set up a Facebook page in support of Ukraine and all of those fleeing from the ...

08 Mar 2022 at 19:33

Local News

All systems go for Offaly Canal Camino Walk for charity

The countdown is well and truly on for the 5th Offaly Camino Canal Way Charity Walk in aid of Self Help Africa. The organisers are hoping for a massive response to the event this year as they celebrate their 5th Annual ...

24 Feb 2022 at 15:33

Sport

Paralympic skier Steve Arnold admits he had no ambitions to be an elite athlete

Wounded war hero Steve Arnold admits he never wanted to be an elite athlete as he sets out to emulate the exploits of fellow injured veterans on his Paralympics debut. Arnold’s life changed irreversibly in 2011 when ...

25 Feb 2022 at 07:25

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LATEST: All-night vigil for Ukraine planned in Kildare by Newbridge Parish this Friday

An all-night vigil for Ukraine planned in Kildare by Newbridge Parish this Friday, March 4. The Parish said in a statement: "The people of Ukraine are not sleeping at the moment, and Friday's vigil is a sign of ...

02 Mar 2022 at 16:33

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LATEST: All-night vigil for Ukraine planned in Kildare by Newbridge Parish this Friday

02 Mar 2022 at 16:33

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Ukrainian nationals in Kildare gather in Newbridge to lend support to one another

A Ukrainian man living in Kildare has appealed for a number of specific items to help those back in his homeland. Alex Babyuk made the plea on Monday during a meeting in Newbridge organised by Fianna Fáil ...

02 Mar 2022 at 13:33

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