Gardaí appeal for witnesses after teenager shot in Ballymun – The Irish Times

Gardaí have appealed for witnesses after a teenager sustained serious injuries in a shooting in Ballymun, north Dublin, on Sunday. The incident took place before 12.35pm at St Margaret’s Park. The adult male, aged in his late teens, sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment. Gardaí and emergency services responded … Read more

Cycling advocate loses challenge to multimillion-euro Galway apartments plan – The Irish Times

A cyclists’ advocate who objected to a multimillion-euro apartment development, mainly over the failure to include a cycle path on both sides of the adjoining road network, has failed in a High Court challenge to the project. Shane Foran, a founding participant in the national alliance of cycling campaign groups, now known as Cyclist.ie, sought … Read more

Deer Park steps in south Dublin cost more than €500,000 above original estimate – The Irish Times

The construction of 14 steps and a ramp as part of a new entrance to a South Dublin park ended up costing more than €500,000 above the original estimated cost. The National Transport Authority (NTA) said the ultimate bill of more than €750,000 for the project at Deer Park in Mount Merrion represented “a significant … Read more

One killed and two injured in road-traffic incident in Waterford – The Irish Times

A person has died following a fatal road-traffic incident which occurred on the edge of Waterford city this afternoon. Gardaí and emergency services are at the scene of the crash, which took place at about 2.25pm on the Old Tramore Road (L1020). It is understood two other people are receiving treatment from emergency services. In … Read more

Iconic Rocker: 8 Must-See Music Videos

The Enduring Legacy of Bob Seger: A Visual Journey Through His Iconic Music Videos Table of Contents The Enduring Legacy of Bob Seger: A Visual Journey Through His Iconic Music Videos Capturing Nostalgia: The Late bloom of ‘Night Moves’ Strength and Reflection: The Power of ‘Like a Rock’ Action and Intrigue: The Cinematic Feel of … Read more

New challenges for people with cystic fibrosis as longevity improves – The Irish Times

Diagnosed with cystic fibrosis (CF) at three months old, Carol McGrath has become accustomed to dealing with the illness, describing it as “manageable” when she was growing up. But the now 47-year-old says as she is getting older, she has been diagnosed with other diseases that are directly related to her CF. “I’ve type one … Read more

Irish Cancer Society ‘deeply concerned’ at low rate of participation in bowel screening – The Irish Times

The number of people availing of potentially life-saving bowel cancer screening through a national programme has been described as disappointing by the Irish Cancer Society. BowelScreen aims to detect signs of bowel cancer at an early stage, when there are no symptoms, and is available to people aged 59 to 69 years. The HSE last … Read more