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Hollywood star Farrell helps raise over half a million for Debra charity

Colin Farrell and Emma Fogarty, Ireland’s longest-surviving person battling epidermolysis bullosa (EB), have thanked big-hearted RTÉ The Late Late Show…

14 million tonnes of e-waste improperly disposed globally every year

The circular economy thrives when we stop thinking of these items as waste and start realising their value as resources

More menopause policies needed to stop women leaving workforce – former DPP

A former Director of Public Prosecutions has warned of the potential damage to business if women are forced to leave…

€20m rejuvenation unveiled for Carlow Town

Plans have been unveiled for a proposed €20m rejuvenation of Carlow Town, which is designed to create a viable, attractive…

New library book club offers calm space for elderly and people with dementia

A shared reading book club for the elderly and those living with dementia, designed by two librarians in Cork.

Living sculpture Daniel Lismore to feature at Charlemont Square

Living sculpture Daniel Lismore is set to premiere his first painting series as one of Ireland’s largest art and sculpture…

Local library opens Michelle’s eyes to possibilities of university

A Dublin woman has told how a programme at her local library paved the way for her to pursue a…

1.5 million used batteries saved from landfill by students in Ireland

TV and radio presenter Laura Woods is calling on schools and students across Ireland to become battery recycling champions.

‘Irish Sign Language should be added to Leaving Cert’ – Deaf students

Two deaf students are campaigning to have Irish Sign Language (ISL) made a Leaving Certificate examination subject.

‘Game changer’ website to connect public with local Government

A new website will help the public access information on over 1,000 local Government services provided by the 31 local…

Supply drought in Dublin reignites the commuter property market – REA survey

A supply drought in Dublin has reignited the commuter property market as buyers battle to secure affordable family homes, the…

Carlow celebrates its prize winning rain gardens

Carlow’s rain gardens have greened the grey streets and the town has secured gold at the Entente Florale Europe Competition…

Poor awareness among women about heart disease, says IHF

Just half of women recognise the symptoms of heart disease and stroke. Across the board coverage for the launch of…

Carlow Fire Station drives global change

An Irish fire service will launch the first fire engine in the world combining state-of-the-art software with hydrotreated vegetable oil.

Brendan Gleeson says patient privacy key as Hospice appeal launched

He was speaking as he launched and encouraged the public to support Bewley’s Big Coffee Morning for Hospice on September…

Free HRT and midlife health checks can save the State millions

Providing free HRT and midlife health checks for all women between 45 and 64 can ultimately save the State millions,…

Ireland’s biggest art and sculpture event at the K Club

Art and Soul, featuring works by Salvador Dali, Andy Warhol and Damien Hirst, will be hosted by Gormleys at The…

Colin Farrell praises ‘true warrior’ Emma on 40th birthday

Colin Farrell has paid a moving tribute to a close friend marking her ‘miracle’ 40th birthday – and revealed he…

Hundreds of council services to make online leap

Every local authority in Ireland will have 90% of their services available online by 2030 under a multi-million euro transformation…

Family homelessness a ‘traumatic breach’ of children’s rights – Ombudsman

A move away from local authority house construction has pushed more and more children into economic homelessness, causing a ‘traumatic…

Hundreds sign up for library cards at refugee centres, nursing homes and festivals

Irish Independent showcasing what you might not have known about your local council as part of today’s Your Council Day…

Memories triggered with help of special tool-kits in Cork

National coverage for this incredible story ahead of Your Council Day on July 05.

REA Average House Price Index

Front page lead in the Irish Independent today for MediaConsult’s Real Estate Alliance (REA) Average House Price survey. And Louth…

Boann Distillery releasing trio of Single Pot Still Irish Whiskeys

A Co Meath distillery has unveiled its first Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey release for the worldwide market, with a…

500 camogie players and hurlers to descend on Wexford for John West Féile na nGael 50th anniversary

Twenty-four club sides, comprising 500 camogie players and hurlers, will descend on Halo Tiles Wexford GAA Centre of Excellence in…

Bewley’s brewing up new comedy hub

Bewley’s Grafton Street is set to become a top comedy hub for the first time next month, kicking off with sets from…

Record-breaking amount of electronic waste recycled in 2023 – figures

Approximately 18.1 million appliances were collected for recycling in Ireland last year.

Dublin dad to lead 100 bikers as they hit the road for charity which helped daughter Bonnie

A Dublin dad whose daughter was born with hearing loss, is leading a 100-strong motorbike run in aid of the…

Menopause support scheme aims to help firms retain staff

A new accreditation scheme is being introduced for Irish firms to support employees coping with debilitating menopause symptoms and help…

“The 3 Johnnies” raise thousands for CUH Charity.

A trio of enterprising hospital porters are using the deposit return scheme to raise thousands of euro for CUH Charity.

How Bewley’s turned the nation on to coffee

Brilliant business profile by Fearghal O’Connor on Bewleys Coffee Ltd Managing Director Jason Doyle in the Sunday Independent.

Salvador Dalí sculpture to feature at Ireland’s biggest art and sculpture event

The largest Salvador Dalí sculpture ever displayed in Ireland is to feature at Art and Soul.

Front page lead for the Irish Independent doddl.ie Mortgage Switching Index

The doddl.ie Mortgage Switching Index finds that the highest mortgage rate is now double that of the lowest.

‘What you don’t know could kill you’ – charity urges blood pressure checks

People are being urged to avoid the ‘silent killer’ of high blood pressure by getting checked.

Chris Macey: Why banning vapes will help pave the way for a smoke-free generation

On the 20th anniversary of the workplace smoking ban, the Irish Heart Foundation believe that an even bigger health dividend…

New menopause drug a ‘game changer’, expert says

Veoza is a non-hormonal medication designed to stop hot flushes and night sweats.

Ancient oak which fell in storm to live on as casks for revived whiskey brand

A 1,000-year-old wild Irish oak toppled by a storm is set to be resurrected as rare whiskey casks.

Surge in property prices in cheaper counties amid nationwide scramble for affordable housing

Front page lead in the Irish Independent for the first Real Estate Alliance (REA) Average House Price Survey of the year.

Gold eagles and a glass Sam Maguire: Contents of Barney Curley’s Westmeath mansion to go on sale

The entire contents of an iconic country mansion once raffled by legendary gambler Barney Curley, are going under the hammer.

Solar panels can now save homeowners more than €24,000, with costs covered in just seven years

Homeowners who add solar panels to their homes could make net savings of more than €24,000 over 25 years after…

Derry ready to break Glass ceiling with new-found depth

Superb media launch for John West Féile 2024 at Croke Park, with cross platform coverage in every national outlet.

Towns and villages get €2.6m to improve localities

Across the board national coverage for the launch of Town Centre First Plans at Adare in Limerick.

‘I did not know others heard differently to me’ – charity CEO

Chime is calling on the Department of Health to urgently implement a national hearing care plan.

Bewley’s café to host first ever wedding fair

Bewley’s Café will officially open its doors as a wedding venue with the launch of its first ever wedding fair…

‘Ultimately, the eagerness for competition takes over’ – Gardaí in Darndale use soccer to speak to youth

A late night soccer league has allowed local youth to view Gardaí in a whole new light.

New Irish app helps women tackle menopause symptoms

Women will soon have the power to tackle devastating menopause symptoms at the touch of a button through a ground-breaking…

Artists launch Dublin Our Fair City Campaign

A campaign to promote all that is good about Dublin has been launched this week by a group of concerned…

Failure to confront food and alcohol lobby ‘costing thousands of lives’

A failure to take on powerful food and alcohol industries is costing thousands of lives in Ireland every year, a…

‘For far too long the subject has been taboo’ – Holly Cairns opens Cork menopause hub

Holly Cairns has warned that the cost of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is preventing many women from seeking treatment.

US Government validates Irish parenting programme

A parenting programme designed to help families in a north Dublin suburb, has gained international recognition.

REA Average House Price Index predicts two-tier market

Delighted to kick off the year with a page lead in the Irish Independent for the REA Average House Price…

Initiative to see thousands of trees planted in Darndale

We are so proud to be involved in Darndale Together – deserved national coverage for this fantastic urban forest initiative.

The Last Word Personal Finance mortgage special

Charlie Weston, Irish Independent Personal Finance Editor and Martina Hennessy from doddl.ie joined The Last Word for a Personal Finance…

Only four in ten electronic and electric gifts recycled in Ireland

Since 2020, just 40% of end-of-life consumer electricals have been diverted from landfill sites.

Lights, camera, auction for €400,000 Irish movie and TV props

Rifles from the 1996 film Michael Collins are set to lead the charge at an auction featuring famous props from…

She died in my arms – mother relives loss of baby to EB

A mother has relived how her baby daughter died of a devastating skin condition – as she urged people to…

It’s beginning to look at lot like Gifted!

Read the full story at lovindublin.ie.

Stroke survivor and bride-to-be on mission to help ‘invisible’ patients

Meaghan O’Brien was just 22 when she collapsed after starting a gym session but recognised the F.A.S.T. signs such as…

Couple have first Bewley’s wedding 20 years after first date in famous café

A chance call led to the wedding of their dreams for Sarah Brittain and Luke Carton from Perrystown, who met…

How homeowners can save €7,000 a year as switcher savings double in just six months

The savings that homeowners can make by switching their mortgages have doubled in the past six months, the Q3 doddl.ie…

Irish-born submarine inventor John Phillip Holland honoured by descendant’s sculpture

A sculpture made from recycled Boeing 707 parts will form the centrepiece of Ireland’s premier art fair Art Source at…

Thrilling ‘Dublin by Night Fest’ will celebrate city centre after dark

Dublin City centre is to host two thrilling night time celebrations in November to recognise consistent excellence across its evening…

Che Guevara’s lucky Irish cigar lighter among historical items up for auction

Che Guevara’s lucky Irish cigar lighter, bought in Shannon airport during a chance visit, is set to go under the…

Galway City Council podcast series

We are delighted with the response to the 18-podcast series we have just delivered for Galway City Council.

€130k annual cost per patient of devastating skin condition – report

The economic burden of caring for people with a devastating skin condition in Ireland exceeds €130,000 a year per patient,…

Art investing for beginners: Double your money in five years with a Gordon Harris piece

Oliver Gormley frames some sound advice on how to invest in art.

€15m transformation of Balbriggan Harbour moves to final stage of tender

Plans for the multi-million euro refurbishment of Balbriggan’s Quay Street and Harbour have taken a major step forward.

Tourist returns to hospital to thank doctor who saved his life

A tourist has returned to an Irish hospital to thank the consultant cardiologist who saved his life during a severe…

Budget 2024: Vape tax must be introduced now -Irish Heart Foundation

The Irish Heart Foundation welcomed the Budget announcement of a new tax on e-cigarettes, along with a 75c increase in…

Irish women fear menopause symptoms are damaging their relationships

Great to hear Loretta Dignam on The Ray D’Arcy Show talking through the results of this vital survey.

Dietician Orna O’Brien on the Pat Kenny Show for Her Heart Matters month

The risk factors and symptoms of heart attack and heart disease are different for women.

Irish Independent front page for REA index

The average three-bed semi has breached the €300k mark for the first time since the Celtic Tiger days. Front page…

New clinical team is ‘game changer’ to address misdiagnosis among deaf children

The mother of a deafblind teenager says a €470,000 multi-disciplinary team will be a game changer in confronting missed, delayed…

Sunday Independent interview with Willie Madden, CEO of RPS

Superb interview with Willie Madden, CEO of RPS in this week’s Sunday Independent.

Charlie, Claire and Tiger Bird on Ireland AM

Charlie, Claire and Tiger Bird get Bewley’s Big Coffee Morning Social for Hospice week under way on Ireland AM today.…

Priceless fare at antiques fair

We love this from Timeless at the RDS at the weekend where unique pieces stole the show.

Women who have agonising ‘butterfly skin’ condition are backing charity campaign for Budget funds

Debra is asking for just €810,000 to be ringfenced in Budget 2024 to support the estimated 300 people living with…

Taoiseach praises ‘tireless’ Hospices ahead of Coffee Morning Social

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar gets a helping hand from Maia Dunphy as he praised the ‘outstanding’ work of Hospices a week…

TikTok inspires tick-tock boom

What a headline. The Sunday Times Ireland on the Swiss Watch Club and the reasons behind the boom in younger…

“Death touches us all”: raising a cup for Hospice services

A man whose mother and two sisters-in-law spent their final days in Hospice care is joining a nationwide army of…

Official Ferrari Grand Prix drivers’ simulator used by Michael Schumacher is set to go on display at antique dealers’ fair

Always a good day when one of the world’s biggest news sites runs a MediaConsult story.

Maura Derrane: ‘Women’s heart health has been ignored’

Irish Heart Foundation ambassador Maura Derrane on Newstalk as part of the Her Heart Heart Matters campaign.

‘If menopause was a male issue, the retirement age would have been set at 50 decades ago’ – CEO of menopause clinic

More than one million women living in Ireland have had their lives disrupted by menopause, new figures show.

‘I live each day at a time’ – Charlie Bird on receiving hospice care at home

The legendary broadcaster urged businesses across Ireland to host a coffee morning next month in a bid to raise €2million…

Darcee, 5, is cover star of book explaining her skin condition to classmates.

A five-year-old girl has become the cover star of a book explaining her painful skin condition to classmates at her…

Hotel grounds come to life with Ireland’s largest sculpture exhibition

The two largest Irish sculptures to ever come to the art market will go on display this week at international…

Hollywood star Gleeson brews up a storm for ‘extraordinary’ Hospice care

Actor Domhnall Gleeson has urged people across Ireland to get behind a nationwide coffee morning.

Doctor scales peaks across 32 counties in fundraising tribute to sister-in-law

A hospital consultant has successfully scaled the highest mountain in every county – in a single week.

MediaConsult are 2023 PRII/PRCA award winners

We are thrilled to announce that we have won the Best Communications Campaign by a Not-for-Profit or NGO category in…

Our Forest Fest story goes international

One man’s dream of creating the perfect music festival comes true.

‘I thought it was a tough training session but I was actually having a stroke’ – All-Ireland winner Siobhán McGrath

A four-time All-Ireland winning footballer thought her stroke was just the after-effects of a tough game.

‘Knowledge is power’ – genetic test helps treatment for cancer patients

Cancer doctors hoping lifesaving trial, which is reducing patients’ wait for genetic testing from two years to just four weeks,…

Former MBNA offices to become business campus for the north-west with €3m investment

A €3m investment is planned to redevelop a business campus at the iconic former MBNA offices in Carrick-on-Shannon

Bewley’s unveils rebrand to appeal to younger audience

Bewley’s tea and coffee has unveiled a new look on the shelves, aimed at refreshing the brand to capture a…

How Irish pubs are evolving through innovation

How Irish pubs are evolving through innovation. We are really proud of this two-page news spread in the Irish Independent…

Irish diet like a ‘slow-motion disaster’ fuelling premature death and disability – report

Ireland’s dietary habits need to change radically, as part of an ambitious plan to protect public health and the environment.

New survey reveals Irish stroke survivors feel ‘abandoned’

A new European study show that one in eight experience suicidal thoughts after they leave full-time care.

Huge turnout for second ‘Darndale Another Way 5K’

Hundreds of runners descended on Darndale Park for the second ‘Get The Message Out Darndale Another Way 5K’.

Mortgage costs could rise by €16,000 for those who don’t get the best fix

Homeowners coming to end of fixed rates could overpay by up to €16,000 over next three years.

Cancer survivor Mark’s charity challenge for skin disease sufferers

A cancer survivor is training for a gruelling mountain trek to raise funds for people living with a horrific skin…

Almost 1,000 lives a year could be saved by better air pollution controls, new report warns

The major cross-border assessment reveals that around 2,600 premature deaths can be attributed to air pollution annually.

REA Q1 Average House Price Index takes the lead on this Monday’s Irish Independent

First-time buyers dominate market as average house price exceeds €293k.

Government urged to appoint UK-style Menopause Employment Champion

One of Ireland’s leading women’s health campaigners urged the Government to mirror the UK and appoint a Menopause Employment Champion.

Hurler of the Year Diarmaid Byrnes eager to go again after extended break in Dubai: ‘Jesus, it’s great to be back. Absolutely delighted. So happy.’

John West, sponsors of the GAA’s under-15 annual Féile competitions announced the extension of its Féile sponsorship until 2025.

Cavan man to auction hundreds of road signs secretly collected over three decades

Motor enthusiast Hugh Nolan, 65, led a double life acquiring vintage cars, sign posts and other memorabilia.

150 accountancy jobs to be created with apprenticeship programme

Applications have opened for the Accounting Technicians Ireland (ATI) Apprenticeship, which is set to create 150 jobs throughout Ireland.

Young consumers driving change in coffee habits – Irish barista champion

A caffeine hit across the board for clients Bewley’s Ireland and Ireland’s new champion barista Wojciech Tysler.

Major Irish workplace switch as employers set for new rating on menopause support

The ground-breaking Menopause-Friendly Workplaces Awards will honour organisations across Ireland who are striving to support menopausal staff.

Women’s strong conflict resolution skills can create careers in security

Women’s strong conflict resolution skills are leading to a surge in females entering the security industry, a leading firm claims.

Thousands of homeowners urged to switch as they face €500-a-month hike when fixed rate mortgage ends

The doddl.ie Mortgage Switching Index reveals homeowners could face a monthly payment hike of up to €489.

‘I’ll return to Ukraine when we win the war’ – refugee Alex

People are no longer fleeing to bomb shelters in Ukraine because air raid sirens have become a part of life.

Ireland’s biggest ever pop art display features €2m of iconic works

An exhibition of four of America’s most influential artists is set to be Ireland’s biggest ever pop art display.

Teen helps raise €325k for Debra Ireland after Late Late Show appearance

Claudia Scanlon and Johnny Sexton generated the huge public donation as they appeared on RTÉ’s Late Late Show.

Claudia Scanlon appears on the Late Late Show with Johnny Sexton

Great to see the amazing Claudia Scanlon on the Late Late Show with her pal Johnny Sexton.

‘We thought we’d have her a bit longer’ Pauline McLynn on the loss of both parents to stroke

Pauline McLynn has told how losing both of her parents to stroke inspired her to help drive greater awareness of…

Stroke patients ‘needlessly dying or suffering disability’ – Irish Heart Foundation

An estimated 800 stroke sufferers a year are at greater risk of death and disability.

WEEE and Midlands’ recycling plants saved millions of tonnes of electronics from landfill

Over 200 million electrical items have been diverted from landfill during an 18-year partnership between WEEE Ireland and KMK Metals…

Clarins opens €1m boutique and spa on Wicklow Street in Dublin

The Business Post talks to Clarins Managing Director Dr Olivier Courtin as Clarins open its first boutique and spa in Ireland or the…

Ask the experts: Our panel answer the key questions about the property outlook for 2023

REA spokesperson Barry McDonald gives his views on the property market for 2023 in the Independent.ie.

Contents of landmark Irish hotels sell for €200,000 at auction

Largest price paid for single item was €5,200 for John Morris painting of Shelbourne Hotel.

Boann Distillery: Cooney family to pour €10m into whiskey and liqueur business as profits at parent company Nacuana grow

The company behind Boann Distillery is set to invest €10m across its alcohol businesses.

Clients OCM Portugal get the year off to a flying start with this Business Post cover story.

Artist with a startling talent for photorealism takes his paintings to Gormley’s in Dublin

Gordon Harris is exhibiting a set of his oil paintings, painstakingly detailed images of human skulls wrapped in precious metals.

Auction of Celtic Tiger hotel and nightclub bling

Niall Mullen speaks to RTÉ’s Brendan O’Connor show in advance of yet another landmark signature auction.

What Do The New Mortgage Rules Mean For You?

Martina Hennessy MD of doddl.ie explains on Today FM’s Dermot and Dave Show.

‘We’re here to tell the tale of how lucky we are’ – father’s marathon effort to raise funds for neo-natal facilities

A man whose daughter’s life was saved is joining efforts to build rooms for parents of stillborn and premature babies.

House price growth to slow to 3pc nationally as rates rise and cost-of-living pressures hit purchasing power

A REA survey indicated that agents expect prices to rise by just under 3% in the next 12 months.

Looking for tips on how to sell your house?

REA spokesperson Barry McDonald on Newstalk’s Moncrieff Show gives the professional’s view.

More than 300,000 meals saved from bin by ‘food waste heroes’

Free local sharing app has prevented the equivalent of 312,000 meals from going to waste in just over a year.

Full mobile and broadband connection secured on island after community effort

Islanders off the south coast are celebrating their first fully connected Christmas.

Researchers investigate potential diabetes link with gut bacteria

New Irish research investigating whether gut bacteria may cause diabetes could unlock a cure for the chronic disease.

Ireland targets €100bn in two-way trade with Asia by 2025

Average house prices rose by 3.16% nationally in first three months of the year, a REA survey revealed.

Giant bronze Wolfhound worth €110,000 to stand sentry at RDS art fair’s sculpture garden

Giant version of Patrick O’Reilly’s Wolfhound sculpture is set to be unveiled at Ireland’s premier art fair this weekend.

Donncha O’Callaghan ‘shaken to the core’ by scenes in Somalia

Donncha O’Callaghan revealed he was shaken to the core by scenes he witnessed in country on brink of famine.

Electrician who is scared of the dark aims to raise €10,000 for charity with homegrown Halloween house of horrors

Thousands of people expected to brave charity house of horrors, made by a man who is afraid of the dark.

‘Butterfly skin’ condition: ‘I have to inflict pain on my daughter for four hours a day – it’s relentless’

Mother of girl with ‘Butterfly Skin’ disease made emotional plea for nursing support.

Swapping a stethoscope for a paintbrush: Consultant turned artist to unveil new works at art fair

Top maternity hospital consultant gearing up for his biggest art exhibition.

Boann Distillery: Cooney family to pour €10m into whiskey and liqueur business as profits at parent company Nacuana grow

The company behind Boann Distillery is set to invest €10m across its alcohol businesses as profits grew in its most…

Time flies for artist Maser as his fame grows across Europe

Dublin artist plans new show after cross-Ireland walk and fatherhood changed his perspective.

‘I thought pains in my arm after a 5k jog were muscular, but I was actually having a massive heart attack’

Father-of-two paid tribute to the “hero” first responders who brought him back from sudden cardiac arrest.

Dublin great-granny celebrates 30 years of fundraising for local hospice

Stephanie Graham, from Terenure, has been hosting coffee morning’s for Harold’s Cross Hospice since their inception 30 years ago.

Timeless appeal: Young generation with an eye for a gem lead the charge at RDS antiques fair

Young buyers leading surge in antique jewellery as sustainable statement according to top gem expert.

VFI calls for urgent energy supports in Budget

Over four in ten Irish adults plan fewer pub visits for remainder of 2022, due to cost of living pressures.

‘People think of a hospice as a sad, dark place, but it is very lively and positive’: Woman flies coffee to Aran Islands for hospice fundraiser

Woman helps to fly coffee out to the Aran Islands for Ireland’s biggest coffee morning.