Health

A HSE inspection found "extensive" rodent activity in one of the food businesses

'Dough prepared near rat droppings' - Three businesses shut in October

Customers are urged to stop using the product immediately

TEMU recalls product from Ireland amid serious risk of eye damage

Customers should stop using the product immediately and keep it out of the reach of children

TK Maxx issues urgent recall of popular product amid choking fears

The disruption comes amid reports of similar incidents at supermarket chains across Europe

SuperValu forced to remove food from 13 stores following cyberattack

Parents and guardians are urged to take extra care this Halloween when purchasing children’s face paints

Parents warned over certain face paints that may contain lead

Even 15 minutes in nature reduces levels of cortisol

Be joyful - real wellness isn't about online fads

The CCPC has warned customers to stop using the product immediately

Penneys recalls popular home item amid asbestos fears

12 food businesses forced to close last month

12 food businesses ordered to close across Ireland in September

The CCPC is encouraging families to purchase costumes from reputable retailers

Irish Parents warned over serious safety risks of Halloween costumes

Customers are advised not to eat the implicated batches

Tesco recalls popular breakfast food that may contain insects

Customers are advised not to eat the affected batches

'Do not eat' - Aldi and Supervalu issue recall of popular foods

Flu vaccines are currently being delivered on a phased basis

HSE issues major flu vaccine update for Ireland as delays hit rollout

Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batches

'Do not eat' - Marks and Spencer issues recall of popular foods

If you purchased the product, please stop use immediately and keep it out of the reach of children

'Stop use immediately' - SHEIN issues recall as lead found in toy

John McGuinness TD and Ann Maher

Brave Kilkenny woman shines a light on largely unknown disease

Customers are advised to stop using the product immediately

B&Q Ireland issues urgent recall amid risk of electric shock and fire

Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batches

Popular chocolate sold across Ireland recalled amid salmonella fears
People infected with Salmonella typically develop symptoms between 12 and 36 hours after infection
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Alone annual report

At-risk older people cutting down on food and heating, Alone says

Five supplements to help keep you healthy and happy this Winter (AFF)

Just 10 child victims were formally identified in 2024 and 18 in 2025

Irish children being 'groomed, coerced or exploited' under-identified

The product was sold between 13 May and 08 June 2026

Parents across Ireland warned as toy recalled amid chemical risk

Consumers have been warned not to eat any of the affected batches

'Do not eat' - Urgent recall issued for popular ready meals

A total of 48 children were identified as cases during the outbreak

MRSA outbreak in Irish children linked to bouncy castle play

Further updates will be provided as soon as additional information becomes available

'Stop use immediately' - Smyths recall popular toy amid asbestos fears

Details of the food businesses served with Enforcement Orders are published on the FSAI’s website

'Live rodent ran across the floor' - Three closures issued by FSAI

Kilkenny among worst in country for GPs per capita

Kilkenny Castle pictured from John's Bridge in Kilkenny City

Kilkenny Castle turns red for FASD Awareness Day

Supervalu issued the recall on Tuesday

'Do not eat' - Supervalu recalls popular food product
Recall notices will be displayed at point of sale
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MBI is recalling Groovy Baby “I Spy a Fly!” board book

Aldi and TK Maxx recall popular book amid choking fears

From today, e-scooter users must wear both a helmet and high-visibility clothing when using the vehicles

E-scooter users warned as strict new rules and €100 fines in effect

Campaigners including Emily Felix from Kilkenny (centre) at last week’s demonstration

Campaign ends in victory for Kilkenny Skyclarys activists

The product could pose a serious risk of electric shock

'Electric shock' risk issued for circulating pumps in Ireland

Nests are now at their biggest, with up to 10,000 wasps in a single colony

Irish households urged to prepare for 'angrier and hungrier' wasps

Kilkenny's Emily Felix and David McInerney with fellow campaigners at a Leinster House visit earlier this year

Blow for campaigners as HSE group recommends against covering drug

Rodent infestations and bad hygiene practices were among the reasons for the closures

'Human waste overflowing' - Thirteen food businesses closed in July

Mooncoin Residential Care Centre

Kilkenny nursing home continues strong performance in new report

The Irish Heart Foundation's Mobile Health Unit is visiting towns across Ireland in August

Free heart health checks coming to Kilkenny this week

There are approximately 47 affected products in the Republic of Ireland

TEMU issues urgent recall across Ireland amid choking risks

Anna and Emily Felix

Kilkenny woman suing HSE over delays to medication access

Derek Deegan pictured before his transplant operation

Kilkenny father on health journey - 'suddenly your whole life changes'

Club S.O.D.A

Men encouraged to attend Kilkenny singles event with 'pool of women'

Just some of the items needed by Hygiene Hub to help local organisations

Amazing community group needs volunteers to relaunch in Kilkenny

Customers are urged to stop using the product immediately

Hundreds of electric blankets recalled across Ireland amid fire fears

Fire on Slievenamon

Stay away! Fire Services battle wildfire for third day

Major recall underway for home heaters amid fire and shock risk

St Luke's General Hospital in Kilkenny

Trolley figures on the rise again at Kilkenny hospital

Thirteen food businesses ordered to close last month

Thirteen food businesses ordered to close across Ireland in June

The products, sold in multiple stores across Ireland, present a risk to health as the sand may contain asbestos

Parents warned as toy sold in Irish shops may contain asbestos

Uisce Éireann is asking households and businesses across the country to keep saving water where they can this summer

Uisce Éireann warns 'water being used faster than it can be replaced'

Friedreich’s ataxia campaigners including Kilkenny’s Emily Felix and Carlow’s Oisín Pollard during a recent visit to Leinster House.

Kilkenny campaigners awaiting decision on rare disease medication

Daytime temperatures will widely exceed 25 degrees with values climbing to the high 20s or even low 30s in places from Friday.

Met Éireann issues advisory for 'prolonged' heatwave amid rising temps

Examples of some of the complaints include a slug in a noodle dish

Fingernail found in food as FSAI received nearly 10,000 complaints

Symptoms of Listeria can include mild flu-like symptoms, or gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea.

ALERT! Cooked ham recalled from Irish supermarkets amid listeria fears

Weever fish have sharp, venomous, needle-like spines along their back and can be found in shallow water

Warning over poisonous fish on Irish beaches after incident with boy

Illegal products could cause serious side effects including chemical burns, gum irritation, pain and tooth sensitivity

Irish consumers warned over 'dangerous' teeth whitening products

Rest in Peace Cory from Kilkenny

Kilkenny family raising awareness after losing son (12) in 2024

Seven food businesses across Ireland were forced to close their doors in May

Seven food businesses across Ireland forced to close last month

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