I became my sister's carer at six - she amazes me every day

Vicky Lilly refuses to let her disability get in the way of her independence.

14th, May 2026, 05:07pm

Fifa 'risking player safety' over heat at World Cup - scientists

A group of world-leading scientists warn Fifa its current heat safety measures for the men's 2026 World Cup are "inadequate" and could put players at risk of serious harm.

14th, May 2026, 05:07pm

I built my own prosthetic leg for swimming

Amputee Alex Young creates his second home-made limb after previously building a running blade.

14th, May 2026, 05:03pm

Why summer before sixth year matters for students considering UK university

Applications for UK universities take longer and involve more planning compared to CAO’s

14th, May 2026, 05:01pm

E-gate access to be expanded at UK airports to include younger children

Children aged eight and nine returning to the UK from abroad will be able to use e-gates from 8 July.

14th, May 2026, 05:00pm

Government expands e-gate access to include younger children

Children aged eight and nine returning to the UK from abroad will be able to use e-gates from 8 July.

14th, May 2026, 05:00pm

Aggressive car-culture puts women off cycling

Most women can cycle, but don’t feel safe doing so: ‘I think the majority of Irish drivers do not know what it’s like to be a cyclist in Ireland’

14th, May 2026, 05:00pm

Women in Ireland are half as likely as men to cycle. A new report explores why

Most women can cycle, but don’t feel safe doing so: ‘I think the majority of Irish drivers do not know what it’s like to be a cyclist in Ireland’

14th, May 2026, 05:00pm

Push is on to save LIFE as EU looks to scrap nature funding scheme

LIFE programme vital to efforts to bring Ireland’s corncrakes back from the brink

14th, May 2026, 05:00pm

What is happening with the derelict Dublin cinema that has racked up €1m in fines?

Dublin 8 property has been derelict for almost 20 years and is an eyesore for residents

14th, May 2026, 05:00pm