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Beaumont Hospital patient in 'horrific pain' has surgery rescheduled six times
Beaumont Hospital
The 34-year-old said she can "hardly walk" when she gets out of bed in the mornings
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Mother who lost baby girl opens up on pain of losing her at just two months old
Health
Miriam Ryle lost her daughter Katie at just eight weeks of age after her debilitating EB symptoms gravely worsened
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Bird flu warning issued as public urged to not touch sick or dead wild birds
HSE
The HSE is urging the public to be vigilant and to report any dead or dying wild birds they may find
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Shane MacGowan's wife thanks fans for their support as star remains in hospital
Celebs
The singer was hospitalised in Dublin this summer and has since been visited by famous pals such as Imelda May and former Pogues bandmate Spider Stacy
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HSE's urgent warning to 'cocoon' young babies as RSV cases double in a week
HSE
RSV is a common respiratory virus in babies and children but childrens' hospitals are "extremely busy" at the moment
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Social welfare Ireland: Free GP visit cards come online for 200,000 people today
Health
Almost 850,000 people are now eligible for free GP care
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Government rules out any change to Daylight savings due to 'timezone' issue
European Union
Justice Minister Helen McEntee said the state is against it because it would mean two different time zones on the island of Ireland - and the Republic would be an hour ahead of the six counties
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HSE admit to 'increased risk' to heroin users after surge in overdoses
HSE
The HSE confirmed a number of hospitalisations in Dublin in the past 24 hours are potentially linked to new sources of heroin
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Dozens of patients in limbo as two Dublin Hospital wards to close for a year
HSE
The Sycamore and Willow units - which house 68 of the hospital's 95 senior patients - will close to facilitate required works
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'Our baby was born with gap between throat and stomach and needs lifesaving surgery'
Tallaght
Three-month-old Abigail has gone through several surgeries since she was born
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Imelda May gives positive update on dad's health after a week in hospital
Imelda May
The Liberties native took to Instagram to share a video of her dad joking around from his hospital bed
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Randox Health launches advanced prostate health test for just €18
Health
Test your prostate health either in-clinic or at home for €18 this November with code PSA23
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'I lived in agony for months due to an undiagnosed back fracture'
Health
Padraig Griffin suffered for eight months with a back fracture, which eventually led to four broken vertebrae in his spine
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Elephant artwork honouring Charlie Bird stomps into the Mansion House
Charlie Bird
The vivid piece signed by President Michael D Higgins will be available to view in the Mansion House next week
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M50 garda crash victim wants to recover in Brazil home
M50
Joao Henrique Ferreira, 23, suffered the horrific injury on the M50 in Dublin on Saturday after officers tried to retrieve his bike and arrest the thieves who stole it
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Fundraiser launched to get prosthetic leg for Brazilian man injured in M50 crash
An Garda Siochana
Joao Ferreira was seriously injured after a crash involving a Garda vehicle on the M50 this Saturday
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Dublin woman battling cancer seeks treatment for more time with 'beautiful family'
Cancer
Mary Tobin and her family are fundraising for a vital treatment abroad that will give her more time with her "beautiful kids, husband and family and friends"
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Charlie Bird vows 'nothing will stop him' on two year anniversary of MND
Charlie Bird
The 74-year-old has bravely raised awareness and funds for charities after going public with his health issues in late 2021
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'I was born with spina bifida and my parents were told to put me in a home'
Health
CEO of Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Ireland Gerry Maguire is urging the government to provide more supports for those living with both conditions
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Charlie Bird welcomes new freedom after venturing out in wheelchair
Charlie Bird
The former broadcaster has been vocal about his mobility struggles brought on by Motor Neurone Disease
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Urgent appeal for blood donors as national supply level plummets in Ireland
Blood Donation
Blood banks in Ireland are facing major shortages, especially for certain blood types
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Citizens’ Assembly vote to end criminalising people with drugs for personal use
Drugs
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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Unlucky 13 men rushed to Dublin hospital for emergency penis surgery
Beaumont Hospital
A study published in the latest issue of the Irish Journal of Medical Science examined 11 of the cases between 2011 and 2021, and found that nine of the patients had injured their penises during intercourse
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Doctor claims 'we've all been breathing wrong' and explains how to fix it
Health
Dr Michael Mosley says that changing the way we breathe can significantly improve our health and wellbeing
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