Irish Georgian Society summer walking tours of city’s historic pastHeritage Hot SpotMon May 27 2013 - 11:05
The stresses of a hidden epidemicAlmost half of women who have given birth have problems with their pelvic-floor muscles, and the biggest problem is their silence. Next week, more than 2,000 experts will gather in Dublin to discuss the conditions and the treatmentsTue May 21 2013 - 01:00
How Socrates could save your lifeGreek philosophy may be ancient, but it’s a razor-sharp tool for dealing with modern life, says author Jules Evans, who used philosophy as a path out of depressionWed May 08 2013 - 06:00
Going back in time to get some new ideasWhat could I learn over eight lectures about ancient Greek Philosophy that would be of any benefit to life in the early 21st century?Tue Apr 09 2013 - 06:00
Understanding acupuncture through eastern and western medical traditionsNew book on managing pain with acupunctureTue Apr 09 2013 - 06:00
Alexander Technique helps poise and balance in older peoplehow conscious movement leads to increased brain activityTue Apr 02 2013 - 06:00
The raw ambition of a driven health crusaderBrian Clement is eager to spread the word about the dangers of processed foods and underwired brasTue Mar 26 2013 - 00:00
Atrial Fibrillation: a silent but deadly conditionFit mother of two discovered huge risk of stroke after routine heart screeningTue Mar 19 2013 - 06:00
Emigrants’ tin pot set for New York tea partyA replica of an emigrants’ tin teapot – which features in ‘A History of Ireland in 100 Objects’ – will be presented to the mayor of New York by Enda Kenny this St Patrick’s Day. Sylvia Thompson meets the man who is making itSat Mar 09 2013 - 06:00
Adopting one for the roadA scheme that keeps roads tidy, at no cost to the tax-payer, is making waves in Cork and Cavan Adopting one for the roadWed Mar 06 2013 - 00:00
Health BoardPyjama day: More than 18,000 pre-school children will put their PJs on for fun in creches and pre-schools throughout Ireland …Tue Mar 05 2013 - 00:00
Heritage Hot Spots Clare MuseumWhat is it? Housed in part of the Sisters of Mercy convent, Clare Museum is one of a growing number of local-authority-run county…Sat Mar 02 2013 - 00:00
Health BoardAwareness week : Acupuncture Awareness Week events include a free talk on managing life’s stress with Chinese Medicine on Thursday…Tue Feb 26 2013 - 00:00
Inis MórHeritage Hot Spots What is it? Inis Mór is the largest of the three Aran Islands, and the one closest to the Co Galway mainland…Sat Feb 23 2013 - 00:00
'If you are a baby-friendly hospital, breastfeeding should be the norm'Who would have thought that you’d need to set up a baby-friendly hospital initiative in maternity hospitals across the world…Tue Feb 19 2013 - 00:00
The key to the endocrine systemThe endocrine system, which controls many parts of the body’s functions, remains a mysteryTue Feb 19 2013 - 00:00
New Monasticism movement: a modern take on an old traditionThere's a growing movement of people using monastic traditions in everyday lifeWed Feb 13 2013 - 00:00
Health BoardRare disease awareness : European-wide information campaigns highlight Rare Diseases every FebruaryTue Feb 12 2013 - 00:00
Enniskillen CastleHeritage Hot Spots What is it? Built on the banks of the Erne, the castle was home to the Maguire family of Gaelic chieftains…Sat Feb 09 2013 - 00:00
Health BoardPublic lecture: Dysfunction, depression, delirium: what happens when the brain gets inflamed is a talk about neurodegenerative…Tue Feb 05 2013 - 00:00
Athlone CastleHeritage Hot Spots What is it? First built in the 13th century as a timber fort, Athlone Castle is an Anglo-Norman stone stronghold…Sat Feb 02 2013 - 00:00
Do you want to know what illnesses await you in the future?Geneticists predict that complete DNA sequencing will become part of mainstream medicineTue Jan 29 2013 - 00:00
Health BoardStretching class: Psychocalesthenics (Pcals) is a series of 23 stretching movements and breathing exercises which energise the…Tue Jan 29 2013 - 00:00
The Little Museum of DublinHeritage Hot Spots: What is it? The Little Museum of Dublin, which is housed in a fine Georgian building on St Stephen’s Green…Sat Jan 26 2013 - 00:00
Irish Architectural ArchiveHeritage Hot Spots: What is it? Set up in 1976, the archive, on Merrion Square in Dublin, preserves historical material on …Sat Jan 19 2013 - 00:00
Health BoardGet your dancing feet on : DanceHouse, the purpose-built dance studio on Foley St, Dublin 1, is inviting people of all ages …Tue Jan 08 2013 - 00:00
Meeting up for a slice of the healthy, sober side of lifeKey in health and wellbeing “meetups” into your search engine and you’ll be offered an array of possible social events to attend…Tue Jan 08 2013 - 00:00
Malahide CastleHERITAGE HOT SPOTS: What is it? Malahide Castle and Demesne is in the seaside village of Malahide on the north coast of Dublin…Sat Jan 05 2013 - 00:00
Health BoardExpressive art: The role of arts in helping people deal with life traumas, difficult relationships or transitions will be explored…Wed Jan 02 2013 - 00:00
W5HERITAGE HOT SPOTS What is it? W5, which stands for Who, What, Why, When and Where, is an interactive centre with 250 hands-…Sat Dec 22 2012 - 00:00
Health BoardSpecial delivery: Delivering A Special Wish is a documentary on TV3 at 8pm tonight on the aid convoy journey from Ireland to…Tue Dec 18 2012 - 00:00
Bunratty Castle and Folk ParkHERITAGE HOT SPOTS: What is it? A medieval castle, built in its present form around 1425, on the river Shannon in Co ClareSat Dec 15 2012 - 00:00
Glendeer Pet FarmHERITAGE HOT SPOTS: What is it? Glendeer Pet Farm is a six-acre open farm in the heart of the midlands run by the O’Connell …Sat Dec 08 2012 - 00:00
Family treats, from panto to SantaThere’s plenty of festive fun to be had around the country for all ages from now until JanuaryTue Dec 04 2012 - 00:00
Marlay House and ParkHERITAGE HOT SPOTS: What is it? Marlay Park is a historic demense of about 100 hectares at the foothills of the Dublin Mountains…Sat Nov 24 2012 - 00:00
Relying on the market economy for this year's giftsAs money remains tight for many people this year, Christmas shopping will have to be a more considered, less frantic exercise…Wed Nov 21 2012 - 00:00
National Science MuseumHERITAGE HOT SPOTS: What is it? This little-known museum on the campus of NUI Maynooth, in Co Kildare, has the largest display…Sat Nov 17 2012 - 00:00
