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Leona O'Callaghan founded The Haven Hub in 2019 to provide free mental health support, and her grassroots work just earned national recognition. She's one of four people across Ireland named an AXA Community Hero, winning €20,000 for her charity.
University of Limerick just celebrated its first graduates from a groundbreaking program that welcomes people 65 and older back into college classrooms alongside traditional students. These lifelong learners are proving it's never too late to hit the books.
Brain cancer survivor Gemma Coffey is climbing three of Ireland's tallest mountains in three days to raise funds for the charities that supported her through treatment. The 30-year-old Cork native will take on the challenge this May Bank Holiday weekend.
Picture This is giving couples a chance to have the band play live at their weddings after surprising a Cork couple at their reception. Applications are now open for the Irish duo to perform their hit song "Take My Hand" for first dances.
A global tech leader is betting big on Ireland's northwest, creating 300 skilled jobs in County Donegal as demand for AI infrastructure skyrockets. The expansion marks a major win for regional development outside Dublin.
Scientists discover that making music changes brain structure so powerfully it can reduce pain perception and delay age-related diseases. From Parkinson's choirs in Ireland to pain labs in Denmark, the evidence is clear: your brain on music is healthier.
Scientists discovered that playing an instrument or singing regularly strengthens your brain against aging and disease. Musicians even experience less physical pain than non-musicians.
A Kerry student invented a keychain that could save lives by storing emergency medical information on a chip. His school just won €10,000 to bring the idea to life.
Ronnie Delany won Ireland's 1,500m gold in 1956 and became a national hero, but half the Olympic committee voted against sending him to Melbourne. His triumph shows how close we can come to missing history.
A global technology company is doubling down on Ireland's northwest with a major expansion that will bring 300 skilled jobs to Donegal. The move reflects surging demand for infrastructure powering the AI revolution.
A new app uses drone footage and AI to pinpoint exactly where plastic litter hides on Irish beaches, turning volunteer cleanup into an efficient treasure hunt. Over 2,000 people across nine countries are already using the free technology to tackle coastal pollution.
After six days of protests that left gas pumps dry across Ireland, the government announced a major fuel tax cut that's bringing demonstrators home and trucks back on the road. The compromise shows how listening to struggling workers can turn crisis into solution.