Women In West & North Of Ireland Enjoy Highest Life Expectancy, EU Leader Revealed

In a recent revelation, new data from Eurostat has unveiled a striking trend in life expectancy in Ireland, shining a light on the health and longevity of its citizens. The figures indicate that women residing in the western and northern regions of Ireland boast the highest life expectancy within the country, with an average of … Read more

Bodies of elderly man and woman removed from Co Tipperary residence

Gardaí are investigating all circumstances following the discovery of two bodies in Cloneen, Co.Tipperary. The bodies of an elderly man and elderly woman were discovered at a domestic residence earlier on Monday afternoon. The Garda Technical Bureau examined the scene on Monday evening. The scene was preserved throughout Tuesday for further examination by the Garda … Read more

New bursary to encourage more women into apprenticeships

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris has today announced a new gender-based bursary for apprenticeship employers. The bursary, which is worth €2,666, is available to employers who employ apprentices on any national apprenticeship programme with greater than 80% representation of a single-gender. The new gender-based bursary is being implemented … Read more

One in five young women subjected to relationship abuse – Women’s Aid research

Young women are at high risk of abuse in their intimate relationships with one in five subjected to emotional, physical, or sexual abuse by a current or former partner, according to new research by Women’s Aid. The organization, which supports victims of domestic abuse, has published research indicating that 20% of women aged between 18 and 25 … Read more