‘I could barely afford groceries in Ireland, never mind a mortgage’ – The Irish Times
This article is part of Letters Home for Christmas, an Irish Times series exploring views about Ireland among…
Nasty bug sweeping Ireland can strike twice as HSE issues urgent symptoms warning
Ireland is currently experiencing a high level surge of norovirus, a highly contagious stomach bug that can be…
17 deaths so far this winter, figures show – The Irish Times
A total of 17 people have died from influenza this winter period so far, the infectious diseases watchdog…
Christmas Appeal: Manager Jordy Gastmeier at the heart of Tauranga Community Foodbank
“It means a lot to me, really, because it’s more than a job.” Tauranga Community Foodbank has three…
Bowel cancer: Pāpāmoa mother Kerry Bary dies four weeks before Christmas
When faced with a bowel cancer diagnosis, Bary met it with the same honesty and courage that defined…
Met Éireann says white Christmas in Ireland ‘unlikely’ with cool and dry weather forecast – The Irish Times
The chances of a white Christmas in Ireland are “slim” to “unlikely”, according to weather forecasters. The current…
Featherston community Christmas tree smashed in ‘senseless’ vandal attack
“I don’t know who it was, or who would do that to the community. To me, it was…
Pope on Advent: Prepare for Christ’s coming, don’t get lost in frenetic activity
In his greetings to the faithful from the different language groups during the Wednesday General Audience, Pope Leo…
Hamilton Christmas at the Wells: Festive lights support local charities
Last year, the community helped raise over $1,250 for The Little Miracles Trust, a charity supporting neonatal intensive…
Nicola Willis makes a Christmas wish as she comes out swinging against Taxpayers’ Union and Labour
That was December 18, 2024. A year later, Willis – and the country – are still waiting. Treasury…
Pope to school children: At Christmas, build peace and unity
Pope Leo XIV joins children at a school Christmas concert in Castel Gandolfo, and invites those present to…
‘I tried to pretend that I got the joke, but I was horrified’ – The Irish Times
Susanna Beves was a young teacher working at an international school in Germany when she opened a gift…