[ad_1] Updated 1 hour ago DEPLOYMENT OF the AstraZeneca vaccine resumes today in Ireland after a precautionary break during the week. AstraZeneca’s resumption follows a decision by the National Public Health Emergencies Team (NPHET) last night after the European Medicines Agency (EMA) gave the green light to the vaccine, paving the way for its return. … Read more
[ad_1] The Executive of the Health Service has resumed the administration of the AstraZeneca vaccine in several hospitals throughout the country. HSE chief Paul Reid said the priority is to resume the program for the 30,000 people who were due to receive the vaccine this week. Mr. Reid said the HSE wants to restart vaccination … Read more
[ad_1] A strong earthquake has hit parts of Japan devastated by the tsunami 10 years ago, which killed thousands of people. The earthquake struck the coast about 350 kilometers (220 miles) north of Tokyo shortly after 6 p.m. local time (9 a.m. UK) and had a magnitude of 7, the USGS said. The Japan Meteorological … Read more
[ad_1] A major rule change is expected on April 5, as Ireland’s level five lockdown will be slightly eased. The country has been under heavy restrictions for the entirety of 2021 after a spike in cases over Christmas. Government leaders have insisted since February that the four largest areas to be reviewed early next month … Read more
[ad_1] Met Eireann warned that a big change is coming next week, as an Atlantic weather system will hit Ireland. Conditions will become much more unstable as a period of high pressure slowly comes to an end. However, the rest of this weekend appears to be dry, although somewhat cloudy and even foggy in places. … Read more
[ad_1] The Covid-19 story changes almost every hour, not unlike Irish weather. For everyone, the pace of developments is impressive, and that includes the media. There has never been a story like this, and we all hope there never will be again. Distinguishing what is important and what is not, from the cacophony of voices … Read more
[ad_1] A retired school teacher is suing her former next-door neighbor, who allegedly sent a defamatory letter to a third party who was allegedly hers, the Superior Court heard. Olga Clancy claims that she was defamed by Marie Gaughan, a retired nurse, in a letter that allegedly read “I hope you die in hell, you … Read more
[ad_1] Josh Thomas’ late attempt to charge down led the Ospreys to a sensational 24-19 win over Guinness Pro 14 giants Leinster at the RDS. With replacement Andrew Smith in the trash, Leinster lost his grip on a 19-3 lead as the Ospreys ruthlessly regained the converted scores of Olly Cracknell (68 minutes), Owen Watkin … Read more
[ad_1] Drogheda United began life in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division with a 1-0 win on Friday night, courtesy of a last-minute own goal that denied Kevin Sheedy a point on his debut as Waterford FC coach. Welsh defender Cameron Evans reached out to cut off James Brown’s low pitch from the right, only … Read more
[ad_1] A volcano erupted just 40 kilometers from Iceland’s capital Reykjavik, with red lava spewing from the ground and a crimson glow lighting up the night sky as a no-fly zone was established in the area. “The volcanic eruption has started at Fagradalsfjall. The flight’s color code is red, but very little turbulence is seen … Read more