PEOPLE aged 80 and over in Northern Ireland are to be offered a free vaccination against the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). A common virus which causes cold-like symptoms, RSV can cause severe complications in older people and can lead to hospitalisation. Free NHS vaccinations are currently offered to those aged 75-79 in Northern Ireland and across Britain. That programme … [Read more...] about Over 80s to be given free RSV vaccination in Northern Ireland
Catherine McKinnell MP remembers her Irish grandfather who helped build a city
LABOUR MP Catherine McKinnell has spoken of the lasting influence of her Irish grandfather, Michael Grady, whose journey from Kerry to Newcastle nearly a century ago helped shape both a community and her own life. Michael Grady emigrated from County Kerry to Newcastle in 1928, part of a wave of Irish men and women who crossed the Irish Sea in search of work and … [Read more...] about Catherine McKinnell MP remembers her Irish grandfather who helped build a city
Annette Malone ‘honoured’ to be appointed Chief People Officer at RTÉ
ANNETTE MALONE has been appointed RTÉ’s new Chief People Officer following a public competition. Ms Malone will take up the position on March 30 it was confirmed this week. She has worked with the company since 2007, holding numerous human resources roles over the years. Since 2018 she has been RTÉ’s Head of Human Resources – Audio and Video (formerly Content). She was Head of … [Read more...] about Annette Malone ‘honoured’ to be appointed Chief People Officer at RTÉ
Industrial worker dies following collision with lorry in Omagh
A MAN has died following a collision with a lorry in Omagh. The industrial worker was struck by the vehicle in the Donaghee area of the town at around 10.20am on February 2. He was pronounced dead at the scene. “Shortly after 10.20am, police received a report of a collision involving a lorry and an industrial worker in the Donaghanie Road area of the town,” Chief Inspector … [Read more...] about Industrial worker dies following collision with lorry in Omagh
Taoiseach meets home and business owners affected by ‘devastating’ Storm Chandra
TAOISEACH Micheál Martin has visited some of the areas in Ireland that were worst hit by flooding due to Storm Chandra. Mr Martin was accompanied by Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne and Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works Kevin Moran to meet with affected householders, business owners, local authorities and … [Read more...] about Taoiseach meets home and business owners affected by ‘devastating’ Storm Chandra