One of Wexford’s best-known children’s entertainers has warned that rising costs and falling demand are putting his long-running career at risk. John McLoughlin, better known as Giggles the Clown, has been entertaining families, schools and community events across the county for more than 35 years. However, he says the current economic climate is making it … Read more
An Enniscorthy entrepreneur is gaining national recognition in the haircare industry, while also highlighting the importance of support for women balancing business and family life. Keara Howard, founder of The Hair Doctor, recently won Best Irish Brand 2026 at the Passoã Hair and Beauty Awards for her innovative shower filter, designed to combat common hair … Read more
Friday, 20 March 2026 14:10 The information on platforms can be outdated. Tiktok is not the place to go for a formal self-diagnosis of ADHD. That’s the view of the Head of Service Development at ADHD Ireland, Portlaoise’s Nicola Coss. Researchers in the UK are claiming that videos posted on the platform have more outdated … Read more
The events are coming to midlands shopping centres this week. A Midlands home care service is hosting free educational events for the public this week. The Virtual Dementia Tour previously toured the country last September as part of a nationwide campaign by Dovida. Following on from the success of that tour and to meet the … Read more
Monday, 16 February 2026 08:21 By Siobhan Murphy The Health Service Executive is urging the public to be vigilant as noroovirus, also known as the “winter vomiting bug,” is spreading rapidly this season. Symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, fever, headaches, and stomach cramps, typically lasting 2 to 3 days. The virus can spread through contaminated surfaces … Read more
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