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The outbreak of S.capitis at the Rotunda Hospital in Dublin meant the infants had to be isolated or nursed with strict contact precautions in the neo-natal intensive care unit. Results showed that the eight infections, all discovered last year, were related and were likely due to 'cross transmission'.

Holidaymakers are gearing up to make the most of the warm weather abroad, with Albania surprisingly growing in popularity amongst Irish tourists

The INTO says the cost of living and housing crises have placed additional financial pressures on teachers. Similar allowances are paid in London to help teachers under pressure from high rental costs.

Temperatures around the country may reach 18 degrees over the coming days

US President Joe Biden was in and around the Irish capital Dublin on Thursday, holding talks with political leaders – in the homeland of his ancestors – before addressing a joint-session of the country's parliament.

Members are worried about just their ability to get by

‘I think the United Kingdom should be working closer with Ireland’ to protect peace, president says

US president makes strong defence of democracy before the Oireachtas in Dublin and urges No 10 to work ‘closer’ with Irish government

The president also claimed hundreds of US corporations were holding off investing in Northern Ireland due to political instability at Stormont.