Ireland has a new president, and she's not your typical politician. Catherine Connolly, a 68-year-old independent lawmaker, won the election with a whopping 63% of the vote. She beat her center-right rival, former Cabinet minister Heather Humphreys, in a landslide victory. Connolly's win was backed
Catherine Connolly is on track to become Ireland's next president. Her opponent, Heather Humphreys, admitted defeat even though the final vote count is still happening. Humphreys wished Connolly luck and said she would support her as the new president. The election took place on Friday, and the off
Ireland is on the brink of a significant political change. Catherine Connolly, a well-known left-wing independent politician, is likely to become the next president. This would be a big deal because it shows many people are not happy with the current government. Connolly is not your typical politic
Private equity firms are playing a big role in shaping the future of elderly care. These firms invest money into businesses, including those in healthcare. But not many studies look closely at how these firms affect long-term care. Most research focuses on the United States, leaving other countries
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a tough condition that affects over 160, 000 people worldwide. The good news is that survival rates have improved thanks to better care and new medicines. However, treating CF is expensive, so understanding the costs is crucial. A recent study looked at the costs of outpatien
Ireland's Prime Minister, Micheál Martin, had a busy day in Washington. He met with US President Donald Trump. The main topic? Trade. Trump pointed out a big trade imbalance between the US and Ireland. He said the US has a massive trade deficit with Ireland. This means the US buys more from Ireland
Things are getting tense between Ireland and Israel. On Sunday, Israel announced it would shut down its embassy in Ireland. This move is due to what Israel calls “extreme anti-Israel policies” from Ireland. Ireland had previously said it would recognize a Palestinian state and is now supporting a ca
Today, Ireland is busy voting for its next government in a unique election. The outcome might reveal if Irish voters are eager to replace the long-standing political powerhouses — Fine Gael and Fianna Fail — with new faces. Both parties have been leading the country for a century, but their coalitio
In Ireland, where the population is aging and people are living longer, managing chronic diseases has become a significant challenge for the healthcare system. To tackle this, a Chronic Disease Management programme, or CDM, was launched in 2020 in Irish general practices. This programme was part of
Did you know that the conflict in Northern Ireland, known as The Troubles, ended just a few decades ago? It's still a sensitive topic, but a new series on Hulu is tackling it head-on. The show, called "Say Nothing, " focuses on a key figure from that time: Dolours Price. She was a member of the IRA,
