Northern Ireland autism rates up on previous years, latest figures show

The rate of autism diagnosis among school children in Northern Ireland has risen from just over 1% to nearly 6% since 2009, new statistics show. New statistics published by the Department of Health this week show that there are 17,760 school aged children …

Northern Ireland vaping survey lifts lid on scale of problem among young people

Almost half of year 14 school pupils in Northern Ireland are vaping, new research shows. The Public Health Agency surveyed more than 7,500 young people aged 11-18 to establish the scale of the issue. And now PHA officials are describing the issue as a “ …

Emmy ‘did a deep dive on Irish culture’ to represent Ireland at Eurovision

Northern Ireland childcare subsidy scheme to be extended, Minister announces

A scheme helping working parents with childcare fees is being extended to school age children from later this year, it has been announced. The Education Minister has announced a £55 million package of measures for early learning and childcare which will …

Ireland weather: 'Lots and lots of sunshine' as forecast of sun continues

The weather in Ireland will continue to sizzle with “lots and lots of sunshine” over the next week, one of the country’s leading meteorologists has predicted.  Met Éireann has forecast that temperatures will peak at 25°C in some parts of the country today, …

Grey seal pups spotted swimming in France and Ireland

Anne Van Domberg, senior animal care specialist and research coordinator at the Cornish Seal Sanctuary said: "For the first time, we're seeing where these pups go, how quickly they settle, and where they find feeding grounds, the early data gives …

Ireland's Rebel City offers a delicious deep dive into the past

Breadcrumb Trail Links Travel Travel International Vibrant Cork serves up bustling pubs and a hot restaurant scene, with a side of history The picturesque port town of Cobh is where hundreds of thousands of Irish emigrants departed the country during the …

Sony WH-1000XM6 launch in Ireland: can the best noise cancelling headphones get even better?

Tech giant Sony has unveiled its eagerly anticipated WH-1000XM6 active noise cancelling (ANC) headphones which the firm unsurprisingly says are its most advanced to date. Sony was the market leader in noise cancelling headphones for many years, with Bose …

Kildare community asked to host 'Ice Cream Funday' parties for Down Syndrome Ireland

Down Syndrome Ireland is asking schools, communities and workplaces across Kildare to sign up and host an Ice Cream Funday party from June 16 to June 20 2025 to raise vital funds and help children access Speech and Language Therapy. Alisha Weir is best …

Ireland's Eurovision hopeful EMMY reveals 'special' hidden costume detail

All Onic Entertainment (via Getty Images) Ireland's Eurovision hopeful EMMY has revealed a special hidden detail in her stage costume. The 24-year-old Norwegian singer has arrived in Switzerland ahead of this week's contest.  EMMY will take to the …