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RTÉ News
17 hours ago
- Health
- RTÉ News
Two people rescued after separate falls from cliffs
A multi-agency operation was launched after a person fell from a cliff in Bundoran, Co Donegal. The alarm was raised shortly after 7am when a member of the public heard calls for help and contacted the emergency services. Bundoran RNLI volunteers found the casualty at the base of the cliff having landed on the rocks. An RNLI crew on the scene recovered the casualty to the beach where the Sligo-based Coast Guard helicopter, Rescue 11 landed to assist. The casualty was then stabilised and airlifted by Rescue 118 before being transferred to Sligo General hospital for further treatment. Bundoran RNLI Lifeboat Operations Manager, Daimon Fergus, said: "We are grateful to the member of the public who raised the alarm this morning. "This was a challenging situation, and thanks to the swift response and teamwork between all agencies, the casualty was reached quickly and is now receiving the medical care they need. "We wish them a full recovery." In a separate incident last night, a man in his 20s fell from a cliff in Lahinch, Co Clare. The alarm was raised at 10.15pm and the Coast Guard was assisted by gardaí, the fire service and ambulance service in the rescue. The Shannon-based Rescue 115 helicopter attended the scene along with the Doolin Coastguard Unit. The Coastguard said it was a difficult rescue as the man had fallen into an inaccessible area and initially the fire service could not reach him. The man suffered a lower leg injury, and his injuries are understood to be non-life threatening. He is being treated at Galway University Hospital.
Irish Independent
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Notions and Necessities: From a coffee festival to a summer solstice morning retreat, a unisex scent and spicy crisps, it's all here
The weekend roast For father-types who enjoy their caffeine hit, consider a ticket to the Birdhill Coffee Festival, which runs from June 27-29 in Co Tipperary. This year's event has The Roasting Village, an outdoor tent with guest roasters, tastings and live sessions, as well as a Boozy Brew Bar, where tips on the perfect espresso martini will be shared, plus there will be demos, a wellness area and a chocolate bar. SC Tickets, €20pp, Hopepunk and science The unique We Built This City on Rock and Coal hopepunk theatre experience is now in its second year of touring, taking place in Co Donegal this week (June 16, 18 and 19) and Co Cork next month in arts centres, ancient ringforts, and island communities. Each free show is co-created with the local community, and combines comedy, science and music, with a focus on how we care for the environment. Each performance is teamed with sustainability workshops and citizen science sessions. LH For more, see NOTION Map of the heart Pinpoint a place that's personal to someone you love with one of these framed 3D wooden Outcrop maps from Sligo-based husband-and-wife team, Aran and Maeve Pudney. Provide an Eircode and the map can include a brass pin marking somewhere special (an extra €20), and they can now engrave personalised messages on the back of the map. SC €99, An American in Ireland IMMA (Irish Museum of Modern Art) is currently presenting for the first time in Ireland a solo exhibition by Sam Gilliam (1933-2022), one of the innovators in post-war American painting. 'Sewing Fields' draws on a period in the early 1990s when Gilliam visited Ireland and began a sequence of abstract paintings in reaction to the Irish landscape. LH The exhibition runs until January 25, 2026; see NECESSITY City break Cork's Metropole Hotel has just launched a new partnership with local cycle tour guides, Beyond The Glass Tours. Cork Unrushed is a package for two people sharing, which includes two nights B&B, a two-course dinner on one evening in The Met Restaurant and a two-and-a-half hour bike tour of Cork city including Shandon Bells and St Finn Barre's Cathedral. LH For more information, see NECESSITY Spice up your life The ghost chilli pepper is one of the spiciest around, ranking third-hottest on the Scoville scale of heat. For comparison, where a jalapeno has around 8,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), the ghost logs in at one million. Thankfully, the people at Keogh's crisps have paired this heat bomb with a healthy dose of sour cream for their latest limited-edition launch and the result is a tasty smoothness with a spice that sneaks up on you. SC Keogh's Ghost Chilli & Sour Cream sharing bags, €2.89, available nationwide, NOTION Summer loving Co Clare's Dromoland Castle is hosting a morning retreat on summer solstice, June 21, beginning with a gentle, sun-inspired yoga flow focused on harmony with nature, followed by a sound bath offering a moment of rest and reflection. LH €40 per person, Dromoland Castle, Brian Ború Hall & Walled Gardens (weather dependent) Saturday, June 21, 9am; see NECESSITY Scent for his senses Unisex but ideal for any father-type in your life, La Bougie recently launched its Cedar Atlas fragrance, which has cedarwood at its heart, a base line of exotic oudh and a top note of lively thyme. As well as an eau de parfum, it also comes as a travel-friendly oil rollerball (€25), candle (€30) and diffuser (€39). SC La Bougie Cedar Atlas Eau de Parfum 50ml, €60, Brown Thomas; Avoca; Meadows & Byrne and independent retailers nationwide,
Irish Examiner
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
Wish List: Eight ideas to treat ourselves and loved ones
3D Maps Father's Day is coming up, and if you're on the hunt for something a little different for any sea-loving dads, Sligo-based Outcrop have nailed it. Their beautifully crafted round wooden 3D maps (€99) are the kind of gift that ticks all the boxes — personal, Irish-made, and eco-conscious. You can even mark a meaningful spot with a solid brass pin or add a custom engraving. We love the Atlantic blue stain (a nod to their coastal roots), and the new natural finish is just lovely. Made without glue or nails and fully compostable — how sound is that? Browse over 100 Irish locations at or check them out at stockists like Foxford Woollen Mills, The Loft in Clonakilty, or Krafted in Wexford. Street Carnival Mark your diaries: The brilliant Irish Yogurts Clonakilty Street Carnival is back on Saturday, June 14, and fitness expert Karl Henry has already cut the ribbon. It's one of West Cork's happiest days out — think street food, music, colour, and serious summer vibes. Pearse Street transforms into one long open-air dining room, with top-notch dishes from local chefs (everything from spicy Indian to seafood feasts). Non-food activities are free, but grab meal tickets early from O'Donovan's Hotel or Fuchsia Footwear. Hungry birds Got a dad who loves his garden birdies? FieldDay's bamboo bird feeder could be a sweet little gift. It's part of their expanded collection, which now includes reusable stoneware candle pots and refill packs — great for repurposing and easy on the planet. This bird feeder, along with their wild bird seed, is a gentle reminder to enjoy the outdoors. Find them at and in stores like Avoca, Meadows & Byrne, and Blarney Woollen Mills. Bagged Beach days are back, and we spotted the perfect bag in Clonakilty: The Venice from Burke by Design — fully lined, zipped, with handy internal pockets, and just €39.95. It comes in black, brown, cream and gold, and honestly, it looks far more expensive. Pam's shop is a real treasure trove — think baby gifts, homeware, jewellery (Ania Haie, Ted Baker, Chlobo), and even bespoke wardrobe styling. You'll find them on Instagram @burkebydesign or at Or just pop in if you're in town — it's that kind of place. New tastes I had planned to include Keogh's new crisps in our Tried & Tested spot... but they vanished before I got the chance (thanks, family, ye hounds). Their Ghost Chilli & Sour Cream flavour launched at Bloom, and apparently, it's hot, hot, hot — but it is balanced beautifully by that cool tang. They're €2.89 a bag and available from June in stores and You've been warned! Time to cleanse One thing I did get to try is the new Rosalique cleanser and night cream. I'm a long-time fan of their three-in-one anti-redness cream, and the balm cleanser (€34.95) is gorgeously gentle — and it also doubles as a mask. The night cream left my skin calm, happy, and totally unbothered. Everything is vegan, cruelty-free, and available from pharmacies or Organic beauty Beauty lovers take note: Innersense Organic Beauty has landed in Ireland. If you're into clean, conscious self-care, this California brand ticks every box — high performance, sustainable, and transparent. Prices range from €28-€70 and it's all available via The story behind it is special too, rooted in family, care, and making better choices. Cork pride Oh and before I forget, we had to include Jando's 'Everything Is Better In…' print series. It's a colourful, county-pride collection of riso prints that's perfect for GAA-loving dads or anyone missing home. Naturally, we went for Cork. Up the Rebels! Available in Irish and English, €30 unframed, €70 framed, at
Dublin Live
29-05-2025
- Health
- Dublin Live
Doctor based in Ireland loses nine nieces and nephews in Israeli airstrike on Gaza
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info A Sligo-based paediatrician has shared his anguish following the loss of his nine nieces and nephews in a devastating Israeli airstrike in Gaza. Dr. Ali Al Najjar, who is on the medical staff at Sligo University Hospital, is grieving after the majority of his sister Dr Alaa al-Najjar's family died in the strike. While Dr Alaa Al-Najjar was on duty at the Nasser medical complex during the attack, one of her sons survived, but her husband Dr Hamdi al-Najjar is critically injured. In a heart-wrenching turn of events, seven of her 10 children were brought to the very hospital where she works just hours after their deaths. The youngest child, six-month-old Sayden, is still buried under debris following the airstrike that hit Khan Younis on Friday, May 23, reports the Irish Mirror. Overwhelmed by the news of the missile strike, Dr Al Najjar described himself as being like a "mad person" in his frantic search for information. He detailed the extreme difficulty in contacting family members in Gaza, mentioning that his last conversation with his sister was about three weeks before the tragic incident on Friday. "She was describing how life is like while she walks among the rubble," he said. "She usually walks as her eyes stare at the sky. Because every building she looks at carries out its own special memory." He told RTE's Liveline: "All you'd be looking at is rumble, dismantled, destroyed houses, buildings - we have memories with every single thing you see around you. I remember specifically she said I don't know what life is about at your side - we believe that we are already experiencing what doomsday is." Dr Al Najjar recounted the harrowing reality that in Gaza, residents part ways with a sense of finality, due to the pervasive fear of death. He said: "Every moment, she tells me, when I meet or greet anybody on the street, we'll always be saying farewell or goodbye - we never know when we're going to meet again. Everybody is expecting his moment at any time." Even amidst the relentless bombings, Dr Al Najjar said his sister urged her children to stay optimistic. He added that global outrage and particularly condemnation from within the Jewish community gives him hope "that one day this nightmare will end". Nevertheless, Dr Al Najjar stressed the neeed for government intervention to pressurise Israel into halting its military strikes. He said: "Has (humanity) done enough that what is happening in Gaza won't be repeated again?" Join our Dublin Live breaking news service on WhatsApp. Click this link to receive your daily dose of Dublin Live content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. For all the latest news from Dublin and surrounding areas visit our homepage.
Irish Daily Mirror
29-05-2025
- Health
- Irish Daily Mirror
Sligo-based doctor loses nine nieces and nephews in Israeli airstrike on Gaza
A Sligo-based doctor has spoken of his devastation after his nine nieces and nephews were wiped out in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza. Dr. Ali Al Najjar, who works as a paediatrician in Sligo University Hospital, has been left heartbroken after nearly all of his sister Dr Alaa al-Najjar's immediate family were killed. Dr Alaa Al-Najjar was at work at the Nasser medical complex at the time of the attack. One of her sons survived while her husband Dr Hamdi al-Najjar is still fighting for his life. Tragically, just hours after saying goodbye - seven out of her 10 children's bodies arrived at the hospital where she was working. The body of her youngest child, six-month-old Sayden, remains under the rubble since the deadly airstrike, which targeted the neighbourhood of Khan Younis on Friday, May 23. Dr Al Najjar said he was like a 'mad person' trying to find out information about the missile attack after hearing about it. He said it's incredibly difficult to make contact with relatives in Gaza and said that before Friday's attack - he last spoke with his sister around three weeks ago. Speaking about that conversation, Dr Al Najjar recalled: 'She was describing how life is like while she walks among the rubble. 'She usually walks as her eyes stare at the sky. Because every building she looks at carries out its own special memory." Speaking on RTÉ's Liveline, he added: 'All you'd be looking at is rumble, dismantled, destroyed houses, buildings - we have memories with every single thing you see around you. 'I remember specifically she said I don't know what life is about at your side - we believe that we are already experiencing what doomsday is.' Devastatingly, Dr Al Najjar said his sister has told him that when Gazans greet each other on the street they say goodbye as most feel like they're on a 'waiting list' to die. He explained: 'Every moment, she tells me, when I meet or greet anybody on the street, we'll always be saying farewell or goodbye - we never know when we're going to meet again. Everybody is expecting his moment at any time.' Dr Al Najjar said up until the airstrike, his sister was constantly telling her children to remain positive in spite of the bombardment. He said global outrage and particularly condemnation from within the Jewish community gives him hope 'that one day this nightmare will end'. But he said the government needs to do more to put pressure on Israel to stop the attacks. He added: 'Has (humanity) done enough that what is happening in Gaza won't be repeated again?'
