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Defibs Programme Launched for Grassroots Football Clubs

By Ryan Harmon 2 June 2022

Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny, captain Seamus Coleman and defender Shane Duffy joined Minister for Sport Jack Chambers for the announcement of a new FAI programme for Grassroots football, funded by Government, to provide subsidised defibs for Grassroots football clubs in phase three of the Mrs. Brown’s Boys FAI Heart Care programme. The FAI […]

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Biomerics Announces Expansion Into Galway

By Ryan Harmon 1 June 2022

Biomerics, the leading vertically integrated medical device contract manufacturer serving the interventional device market, has announced the expansion of a Balloons & Balloon Catheters Centre of Excellence in Galway and the creation of approximately 40 jobs over the next five years. This is Biomerics’ first facility in Europe and the second facility outside the

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National Symposium On Role of Creativity and Arts in Wellbeing

By Ryan Harmon 27 May 2022

Catherine Martin, Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, and Stephen Donnelly, Minister for Health, have announced a national symposium on creativity, health and wellbeing to be held on Wednesday 22 June 2022. The all-of-government Creative Ireland Programme, the Department of Health (Healthy Ireland), the Health Service Executive and the Arts

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ICS Medical Devices Set for Galway Facility Expansion

By Ryan Harmon 26 May 2022

Galway based ICS Medical Devices has revealed a major expansion plan, with the opening of a new facility that will boost its manufacturing capacity and its workforce. The company is a catheter design and manufacturing services provider, based in Ireland’s west coast medtech hub. The company is moving into a new 16,000 sq ft manufacturing facility. […]

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Merck to Invest €440 Million in Ireland

By Ryan Harmon 24 May 2022

Merck, a leading science and technology company, is expanding its membrane and filtration manufacturing capabilities in Ireland, with the company will invest approximately €440 million to increase membrane manufacturing capacity in Carrigtwohill and to build a new manufacturing facility at Blarney Business Park, both in Cork, Ireland. The investment, which is the largest

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Fingal Cycling Without Age Brings Joy of Cycling to Older People

By Ryan Harmon 23 May 2022

Fingal County Council is delighted to announce the launch of Cycling Without Age Fingal, which officially began with a celebratory cycle at St. Catherine’s Park, Lucan. Cycling Without Age is a movement that started in Denmark in 2012, led by social entrepreneur Ole Kassow. Ole wanted to help older people get back on their bicycles, […]

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How Lack of Sleep Affects Junk Food Cravings

By Ryan Harmon 20 May 2022

We all know the importance of getting a good night’s sleep regularly. However, data shows that 1/3 of adults don’t get enough sleep. At least seven hours per night is recommended, as chronic lack of sleep is associated with an increased risk of developing unhealthy conditions like obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke. But […]

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Beaumont RCSI Cancer Centre Designated Cancer Centre Status By OECI

By Ryan Harmon 16 May 2022

The Beaumont RCSI Cancer Centre – an innovative collaboration between Beaumont Hospital, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences and St Luke’s Radiation Oncology Network – has been accredited for the quality and standards of cancer care and research by the OECI, a European organisation who set comprehensive standards for cancer centres and networks. In […]

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Enterprise Ireland and Texas Medical Center Announce Strategic BioBridge Partnership

By Ryan Harmon 12 May 2022

Texas Medical Center (TMC) have announced a strategic partnership with Enterprise Ireland. The TMC | Ireland BioBridge partnership will provide gateway opportunities for Irish companies, entrepreneurs, researchers, clinicians, and industry partners to collaborate with Texas Medical Center, the world’s largest medical city, to solve global health challenges. Focused on

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IGPNEA Conference To Highlight That General Practice Nurses Are Vital To Future of Health Service

By Ryan Harmon 11 May 2022

The Irish General Practice Nurses Education Association (IGPNEA) is set to host its annual conference this Friday 13th and Saturday 14th of May in the Tower Hotel, Waterford. The theme of this year’s conference is ‘Forward Together’, as the country looks to progress following the Covid-19 pandemic. The theme of this year’s conference – the […]

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Legato Announces 80 Extra Posts for its Limerick R&D Hub

By Ryan Harmon 11 May 2022

Legato Health Technologies Ireland has announced the creation of a further 80 jobs at its R&D Hub in the National Technology Park, Limerick, bringing total numbers to 200. The company’s investment in Limerick is supported by the Irish Government through IDA Ireland. The company is currently recruiting software engineers while the additional posts announced will […]

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Takeda Opens Innovative Cell Therapy Production Facility in Ireland

By Ryan Harmon 6 May 2022

Takeda Ireland, a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd, celebrates the opening of a cell therapy production facility at its Grange Castle site. The commercial scale cell therapy production facility is the first of its kind in Ireland and will play an important role in supplying European, US and Canadian markets with a cell therapy […]

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Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Dementia Awareness & Tea Day

By Ryan Harmon 4 May 2022

Dún Loaghaire-Rathdown County Council are organising a Dementia Awareness Day on Tuesday 10th May in dlr LexIcon, Dún Laoghaire. To celebrate Bealtaine, and the Alzheimer Society of Ireland (ASI) National Tea Day, the event is taking place to inform the public and raise awareness about the various social and cultural supports that are available to […]

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BioMarin Celebrate 10 years in Ireland

By Ryan Harmon 27 April 2022

Global biopharmaceutical company BioMarin sought a unique way to celebrate 10 years in Ireland by recognising the deep connection to the communities in which it operates, especially rare disease populations. Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Michael McGrath TD officially unveiled The Giving Tree – a specially-commissioned sculpture by Cork-based artist, Rachel

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Medical Education Group Iheed to Create 44 New Jobs

By Ryan Harmon 21 April 2022

More than 40 new jobs are to be created by online medical education group Iheed, which has opened a new premises in Sandyford, Dublin. Dr Tom O’Callaghan, the group’s founder and chief executive, said it was experiencing rapid expansion, with staff numbers growing from 19 to 44 in the last 12 months. Its headcount is […]

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Irish Scientists Identify New Approach to Preventing Seizures

By Ryan Harmon 15 April 2022

Scientists at Trinity College Dublin have announced a significant advance in our understanding of epilepsy, as they have identified a potential method of preventing damaging seizures. Epilepsy is a chronic central nervous system (CNS) disorder affecting approximately 1% of the population and 50 million people worldwide. It is characterised by recurrent, spontaneous

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Easter Weekend Prompts Joint Water Safety Appeal From the Coast Guard, RNLI and Water Safety Ireland

By Ryan Harmon 15 April 2022

In the lead up to the Easter bank holiday weekend, the Coast Guard, RNLI and Water Safety Ireland have issued a joint water safety appeal and are asking people to take some basic precautions to stay safe when they visit the coast or participate in water activities, be it coastal or inland. The organisations also […]

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Boston Scientific Announces €100m Investment in Galway Campus

By Ryan Harmon 14 April 2022

Boston Scientific Corporation, a global leader in medical device technology, will unveil a new €100 million expansion of its operations at Ballybrit in Galway. The expansion is expected to enable 300+ jobs in the coming years and includes over 40,000 square feet of medical device manufacturing space that will be powered by renewable energy. Taoiseach Micheál […]

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Make-A-Wish Ireland Mark 30th Anniversary with Light Up Blue Campaign

By Ryan Harmon 12 April 2022

On April 29th, Make-A-Wish Ireland will mark their 30th anniversary with the Light Up Blue Campaign by granting over 2,770 wishes to children living with life threatening illnesses. This coincides with the 42nd anniversary of the wish that inspired the founding of the organisation responsible for granting more than 520,000 wishes worldwide. In honour of the […]

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New Research on Sugary Drink Consumption by Teenagers in Europe and Ireland

By Ryan Harmon 12 April 2022

A new study published by the Health Promotion Research Centre, NUI Galway which notes the link between sugary drink consumption, tooth decay and obesity has just been published. It examines 16-year trends in sugary drink consumption between 2002 and 2018 among European teenagers (11 – 15 years old). Results from the World Health Organization surveys […]

Defibs Programme Launched for Grassroots Football Clubs

Biomerics Announces Expansion Into Galway

National Symposium On Role of Creativity and Arts in Wellbeing

ICS Medical Devices Set for Galway Facility Expansion

Merck to Invest €440 Million in Ireland

Fingal Cycling Without Age Brings Joy of Cycling to Older People

How Lack of Sleep Affects Junk Food Cravings

Beaumont RCSI Cancer Centre Designated Cancer Centre Status By OECI

Enterprise Ireland and Texas Medical Center Announce Strategic BioBridge Partnership

IGPNEA Conference To Highlight That General Practice Nurses Are Vital To Future of Health Service

Legato Announces 80 Extra Posts for its Limerick R&D Hub

Takeda Opens Innovative Cell Therapy Production Facility in Ireland

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Dementia Awareness & Tea Day

BioMarin Celebrate 10 years in Ireland

Medical Education Group Iheed to Create 44 New Jobs

Irish Scientists Identify New Approach to Preventing Seizures

Easter Weekend Prompts Joint Water Safety Appeal From the Coast Guard, RNLI and Water Safety Ireland

Boston Scientific Announces €100m Investment in Galway Campus

Make-A-Wish Ireland Mark 30th Anniversary with Light Up Blue Campaign

New Research on Sugary Drink Consumption by Teenagers in Europe and Ireland

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