Health

Farmers advised to vaccinate for blackleg

The Department’s animal health surveillance programme recommends contacting your vet for the best blackleg vaccination procedure for your farm.

NEWS 14 March 2026

Farmers advised to vaccinate for blackleg

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New farmer wellbeing programme from Kerry Dairy Ireland

New farmer wellbeing programme from Kerry Dairy Ireland

NEWS 13 March 2026

Michaela Morley: ‘the kidney transplant changed my life a lot’

Michaela Morley: ‘the kidney transplant changed my life a lot’

HEALTH 11 March 2026

Health misinformation: Dr Google will see you now ... at your own risk

Health misinformation: Dr Google will see you now ... at your own risk

Health misinformation: Dr Google will see you now ... at your own risk

HEALTH 4 March 2026

Open call for farm safety projects

Open call for farm safety projects

Open call for farm safety projects

NEWS 4 March 2026

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Eating disorders: families go to ‘hell and back’ accessing support

Eating disorders: families go to ‘hell and back’ accessing support

Postcode lottery and a growing demand for services is top of the agenda during Eating Disorder Awareness Week, as well as a surge in midlife cases.

HEALTH 11 February 2026

Meade Potato Company fined €150,000 for serious workplace incident

Meade Potato Company fined €150,000 for serious workplace incident

Meade Potato Company Unlimited fined €150,000 following an incident in which an employee’s arm was trapped in machinery.

NEWS 11 February 2026

Common Conditions Service Ireland: what your pharmacist can treat

Common Conditions Service Ireland: what your pharmacist can treat

From shingles to cystitis, the rollout of the new Common Conditions Service will enable pharmacies to treat up to eight health problems.

HEALTH 11 February 2026

Editorial: ‘Katherine O’Leary's columns are filled with bravery and truth'

Editorial: ‘Katherine O’Leary's columns are filled with bravery and truth'

A passionate writer, brave fighter and a loving grandparent and parent, Katherine O'Leary radiates positivity and truth with every word.

EDITORIAL 11 February 2026

Safe handling of fertiliser: best practices for farmers

Safe handling of fertiliser: best practices for farmers

Conor Quinlan, Yara UK & Ireland, outlines the best tips to ensure the safe handling of fertiliser in 2026.

FERTILIZERS 11 February 2026

Meat for school meals does not have to be Irish

Meat for school meals does not have to be Irish

Aontú Leader Peadar Tóibín TD has called for a full audit of the School Meals Programme.

NEWS 11 February 2026

Small pouches with big risks: new nicotine trend rising

Small pouches with big risks: new nicotine trend rising

While traditional smoking is declining in young adults, a surge in nicotine pouches is raising concerns about addiction and long-term effects.

HEALTH 11 February 2026

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Advice for supporting gut health

Taking a preventative approach to scours and supplying calves with targeted health products during digestive disturbance are essential for sustained growth.

Advice for supporting gut health

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