Geraldine Gittens
Independent.ie
Ireland
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Pubs reopening Ireland: From €25,000 umbrellas to greenhouses, here’s how pubs are preparing for outdoor reopening
Restaurants and pubs are installing new outdoor dining options ahead of reopening on June 7. → Read More
'It was the most natural, joyous journey a human could have'
For low-risk, healthy pregnancies, a home birth is a safe option, according to the Health Service Executive. But it is relatively uncommon in Ireland. → Read More
Explainer: What is greenwashing, and how can we avoid it?
Announcing the Government’s climate action plan last month, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said the strategy would “nudge people and businesses to change behaviour” in a bid to tackle climate c → Read More
Two young Irish chefs shortlisted for prestigious international award
Two young Irish chefs have been shortlisted out of 2,400 applicants for a prestigious international award. → Read More
Traditional Irish pub close to scenic spot is now on the market for €225,000
Ever dreamed of opening your own pub by the coast? → Read More
Revealed: The best burger in Ireland
A burger restaurant in Galway has been named as the home to the best burger in Ireland. → Read More
'I was really scared about becoming a mother again'
RTE news anchor Eileen Whelan has said she was "really scared" about becoming a mother again at the age of 48. → Read More
The five most Instagrammed foods in Europe
The most photographed foods on Instagram? Avocado on toast, you might suspect. Acai bowls, or smoothies, maybe. → Read More
Taste of Dublin 2019: Everything you need to know
Irish chefs Clodagh McKenna, Kevin Dundon, Rory O’Connell and Holly White will be among the headliners at this weekend’s Taste of Dublin festival. → Read More
The children in these Irish primary schools are saying no to plastic in their lunchboxes
In February 2018, researchers at National University of Ireland Galway found that 73pc of deep water fish had ingested plastic particles, one of the highest frequencies in fish ever rep → Read More
HSE attacked for failure to facilitate its own staff who are breastfeeding
A HSE worker and breastfeeding mother has criticised the HSE for its "disappointing" lack of action in helping to facilitate breastfeeding mothers as they return to work. → Read More
High weekend temperatures will send pollen count soaring
The mercury is set to rise over the coming days - but so will pollen levels, bringing misery to hayfever sufferers. → Read More
Warning issued to asthma and hay fever sufferers as temperatures to hit 22C
Pollen levels in Ireland will be high over the next few days, Met Eireann has warned. → Read More
Vegan and zero-waste chef Max La Manna on how to get your kitchen 95pc plastic free
American chef Max La Manna is vegan and zero-waste, cooking only with plant-based products in his kitchen that he says is 95 per cent “plastic free”. → Read More
'Stop targeting my kids' - Irish cookbook author calls on parents to report 'sick joke' ads
Food writer Susan Jane White has called on parents to report any junk food advertising which they feel may be targeting their children to the Advertising Standards Authority for Ireland → Read More
Breastfeeding mother left 'very upset' after being asked by government employee to move
A mother was left “very upset” after a member of staff at the Department of Foreign Affairs told her to move to another room when she was breastfeeding her baby earlier this week. → Read More
Breastfeeding mother left 'very upset' after being asked to move at government department
A mother was left “very upset” after a member of staff at the Department of Foreign Affairs told her to move to another room when she was breastfeeding her baby earlier this week. → Read More
'It took years to get over the trauma of being diagnosed with cancer'
Four years ago, Sarah Murray was in her GP's surgery for her daughter's 12-month vaccinations when she mentioned to her doctor, almost as an afterthought, that she had a swelling under → Read More
Property right on the waterfront in Wild Atlantic Way town going for €200,000
A “coal shed” which sits right on the waterfront of a northern Donegal village has been placed on the market for €200,000. → Read More
Three major cycleway projects will begin construction in Dublin city centre this year, costing an estimated €35m
Dublin City Council will begin works on three major cycleway projects in the city centre this year, at an estimated cost of between €35m to €40m. → Read More