Face Masks vs Face Visors. Which is most effective? Process Safety Engineer, Jake Bumpus & Health & Safety Consultant​ Aisling Hegarty have the lowdown!

As we approach into the second wave of the pandemic, many people are now experiencing what is called “COVID fatigue”. However, the need to maintain the protective measures – such as wearing face coverings – is more important than ever. In recent months, the wearing of face coverings has been made compulsory by the Irish…

Buzzin’ down to Bumblebee Farm Open Day

A Pollinators Paradise and Horticultural Heaven awaits visitors to the Bumblebee Farm Open Day on Sunday, March 29th next in Drimoleague in West Cork. With a mission to protect and promote biodiversity through regenerative practices, Ireland’s first dedicated edible flower farm produces a unique range of beautiful nectar-rich bouquet blooms and speciality edible flowers.   The farm tour and talk…

Maternity Directorate of S/SWHG announced all pregnant women will have equal access to mid-Trimester fetal anatomy scans

Professor John R Higgins, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology; Clinical Director Maternity Directorate, Fidelma Harrington, Acting CMM3 Ultrasound; and Michelle Twohig, patient from Cork. Photo: Gerard McCarthy Photography The Maternity Directorate of the South/South West Hospital Group (S/SWHG) has today announced that all pregnant women will have equal access to a mid-Trimester fetal anatomy scan,…

Top Irish surgeon says Ireland is at the forefront of new medical innovations and technology in cardiology

Professor Damien Kenny, MD, FACC, FSCAI, Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, has said that Ireland is leading the way and has firmly placed itself on the international stage, when it comes to medical innovations and technology in cardiology. His smallest patient this year has been less than 1.5kgs and he is involved in researching paediatric cardiology.…