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Batch of chocolate urgently recalled from Lidl due to presence of plastic pieces
Product recalls
Lidl have apologised and asked customers not to eat the chocolate
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Irish Rail criticised for half of train stations having no defibrillators
Irish Rail
The national rail company has revealed that 81 of their 145 stations have no defibrillators
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Expert warns Covid strain HV.1 is 'highly transmissible' as eight symptoms revealed
Coronavirus Ireland
New coronavirus variant HV.1 is expected to spread quickly in Ireland and already accounts for around a quarter of all cases in the US
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Government agrees health bailout of nearly €1 billion
Department of Health
The HSE has predicted that it will run a budget deficit of at least €1.5bn for 2023
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Dublin mum tells of losing baby to skin condition that 300 others are battling: 'She died in my arms'
Health
Katie Ryle should be a 19-year-old looking forward to Christmas with family and friends. but her life was tragically cut short after just eight weeks by epidermolysis bullosa (EB)
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Going abroad for major dental treatment from Ireland: how to do it and cut your bill in half
Tourism
You have to do your research with care - but the savings can be enormous
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Under-18s will no longer be able to buy disposable vapes after new law passes
Vaping
It paves the way for a total ban on all disposable vapes which is expected to be passed sometime next year after EU approval rubberstamps it
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Doctor's stark warning over small Halloween sweets that can 'stop kids from breathing'
Halloween
Elizabeth Donner, M.D., a paediatric hospitalist at Nemours Children's Hospital in Orlando and a member of the medical advisory board, examined common Halloween sweets for potential choking dangers, yielding very eye-opening results
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Warning as fake version of 'weight loss drug' Ozempic found in Europe
Health
There have been no examples of the counterfeit pens in Ireland so far
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Top Irish GP shares tips on maintaining a healthy gut this winter
Health
These four simple changes will help you avoid tummy trouble and improve your overall wellbeing, Dr Phil Kieran says
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Bride-to-be sheds half her dress size in just 4 months in time for her wedding
Weddings
By her wedding day, Sophie had got her weight down to 11 stone and wore a size 12 wedding dress
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Citizens’ Assembly vote to end laws criminalising people caught with illegal drugs for personal use
Crime
This means that instead of drug use being viewed as a criminal justice issue, it would be seen as a public health issue
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Sea swimming improves mental and physical wellbeing, new Irish study finds
Fitness And Health
People who take the plunge in cold water have more energy, less stress and improved immunity, according to new research by experts at the University of Limerick's School of Medicine
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Health Minister Stephen Donnelly sets out plan to prohibit sale of vapes to children in 'coming weeks'
Vaping
Exclusive: Stephen Donnelly speaks exclusively to the Irish Mirror as part of our campaign
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Stephen Donnelly says 'substantial' funding has been given to health amid budget concerns
Stephen Donnelly
There will be a debate in the Dáil on Thursday about funding of the health service.
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Calls for vapes to only be made available on prescription
Vaping
Fianna Fail senator Malcolm Byrne wants the unregulated products put under the counter and available in chemists only
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Top cancer specialist slams tobacco industry for targeting kids with vapes
Cancer
'The tobacco industry’s customers die out due to smoking, so they need new ones'
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Thrombosis Ireland supporting World Thrombosis Day, Friday October 13th
Health
1 in 12 Irish people will experience a blood clot in their lifetime
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Doctor shares verdict on whether you should wear socks to bed
Fitness And Health
There are plenty of widely known tips when it comes to improving our sleep, a regular bedtime, blackout curtains, avoiding electronics and more — but a less common idea is to warm up your feet
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Kids as young as 10 now vaping regularly as vape-related hospitalisations rise
Vaping
Teachers and doctors alike have warned the Irish Mirror that the use among kids is rampant with the current legal loophole meaning any child of any age can purchase vapes
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Sleep expert says magic drink will help you stop snoring - and improve your health
NHS
Snoring can be embarrassing and annoyance to whoever you share your bedroom with, but getting enough of this one magic drink will help stop your snoring all while making you healthier overall, what's not to love?
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New Covid-19 'Pirola' variant detected in Ireland for first time
Irish News
So far, only one case of BA.2.86 has been detected in the Republic of Ireland but a significant number of people have now tested positive for the variant in the North.
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Child vape 'epidemic' in Ireland - seven children admitted to hospital due to vaping in 2022
Vaping
The 14-year-old boy openly purchased four disposable devices in an hour – because there is no law on selling them to under 18s.
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Schoolgirl, 12, put in induced coma after vaping as mum's 'nightmare comes true'
Irish News
Mary Griffin, from Belfast, has told how she watched her daughter Sarah, 12, being put into an induced coma after being rushed to hospital with difficulty breathing from vaping
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Sex tipsLength of time the average man lasts during sex is half as long as they would likeA new study has shown how long guys really last between the sheets, and unlike adult film stars, men do not have nearly as much stamina
'We counted contents of Quality Street, Roses and Celebrations boxes – one was a total let down'
Christmas
No one wants to end up with the last Bounty in the tin....
The two most costly appliances to run in your home - and neither is the tumble dryer
Energy bills
A lot of households have no idea how much they are really forking out by using appliances. The tumble dryer is often singled out as the most expensive to run on electricity, but this is not the case.
Expert warns Covid strain HV.1 is 'highly transmissible' as eight symptoms revealed
Coronavirus Ireland
New coronavirus variant HV.1 is expected to spread quickly in Ireland and already accounts for around a quarter of all cases in the US
You have been eating Pringles wrong all your life, according to a foodie
TikTok
'So did you know that, or are you today years old?'
TikTokYou have been eating Pringles wrong all your life, according to a foodie 'So did you know that, or are you today years old?'
Amazon Crocs sale: Black Friday discounts on 'game-changing' shoes including fur-lined pairs
Black Friday
Analysts predict that the love for Crocs will continue to grow. Amazon is currently offering up to 50% off the viral footwear in its Black Friday sale.
Length of time the average man lasts during sex is half as long as they would like
Sex tips
A new study has shown how long guys really last between the sheets, and unlike adult film stars, men do not have nearly as much stamina
Batch of chocolate urgently recalled from Lidl due to presence of plastic pieces
Product recalls
Lidl have apologised and asked customers not to eat the chocolate
Irish Rail criticised for half of train stations having no defibrillators
Irish Rail
The national rail company has revealed that 81 of their 145 stations have no defibrillators
GalwayWoman wins 'biggest ever' prize in Irish radio history live on air as kids steal showThe sweet moment was heard live on air and brought about wide smiles in the studio
Woman declares brother 'dead to me' after husband's horror killing
Kilkenny
In an exclusive interview with this paper, mother-of-seven Elizabeth Cash said she can never forgive her brother Andy - after he was found guilty of her husband John Cash’s killing earlier this week.
Former Ireland stars deliver parting shots at Stephen Kenny
Republic of Ireland Soccer Team
Kenny's time in charge of the Boys in Green looks destined to come to an end as his contract expires after a dire Euro 2024 qualifying campaign
The greatest Republic of Ireland XI of all-time according to AI
Republic of Ireland national football team
The likes of Roy Keane, Paul McGrath and Liam Brady are all involved
Lottie Ryan opens up on pain of seeing her brother forced to emigrate
Lottie Ryan
"Now, Elliott is in the position that so many people in the country are in, he's like, 'Housing is just too expensive'."
RTEIrish mum's joy as deaf son Eoghan, 9, has his first day at schoolThe mother-of-three opens up in a new RTE documentary Deaf Not Dumb about the struggle to get him into school
Chantelle Cameron v Katie Taylor 2 public workout interrupted by TikToker challenging Thomas Carty to fight
Katie Taylor v Chantelle Cameron
Thomas Carty was confronted by a man on an escalator shouting abuse in his direction and challenging him to a fight
Ireland weather: First 'relatively widespread frost' of season on Friday before temperatures rise
Weather
Temperatures are set to drop to between -3C and +2C on Friday before they shoot up again for Saturday
The greatest Gaelic football team of all-time according to AI with David Clifford not included
GAA
We asked AI to name the "greatest Gaelic football team of all time based on players in all positions"
'It’s a great job now – an absolutely great job now' - Stephen Kenny on the job he leaves behind
Republic of Ireland national football team
Stephen Kenny's ambition ultimately brought him to a dark place, but it has offered a glimmer of light for the future of Irish football.