Shingles is not merely a temporary rash. Many people experience severe and persistent nerve pain, known as post-herpetic neuralgia, which can continue for months or years after the visible symptoms have disappeared. This can have a devastating impact on quality of life, independence, mental health, and the ability to work or care for family members. Making the vaccine affordable—or free for those at highest risk—would not only prevent suffering but could also reduce healthcare costs by avoiding expensive treatment of complications and long-term pain.

We would truly appreciate this as we want to have the freedom of walking or cycling to the shop etc.  The youth of these areas wants the freedom to go out and enjoy their childhood and adolescence , along with every adult too and we want a way to commute to the playground,bus stops, shops, supermarkets, and library’s etc. I hope you consider this.

The proposed construction of over 1,000 homes beside the site risks permanently damaging the visual character, heritage value, and archaeological integrity of the area. There are also longstanding local accounts of possible underground tunnels and archaeological features beneath the castle grounds that warrant further professional investigation before any development proceeds. Instead of intensive development, we believe the site should be preserved and enhanced as a protected heritage area, including: • Formal heritage protection for the castle and surrounding lands; • Archaeological excavation and investigation; • Preservation of the surrounding landscape; • Development of a visitor and educational centre celebrating the legend of Cúchulainn and the history of the region. This site is part of the identity and history of Dundalk. Once its surrounding landscape is lost, it can never truly be restored. We respectfully urge the relevant authorities to reconsider any proposed development plans and prioritise the protection and preservation of this unique heritage site. Because Louth County Council requested Significant Further Information from the developer, the public consultation period has officially reopened.This is our second chance to object.And it may be our last.You do not have to take anyone’s word for it. Go to the Louth County Council Planning Map Viewer or the national ePlanning Portal and search Planning Reference 2560768. Look at the plans,drawings and what is proposed for yourself.If you care about Dún Dealgan, this is what you need to do to take this one step further if you wish to  .Prepare a submission.Put the following at the top:Planning Register Reference: 2560768 Applicant: Grandspect Limited.  Write, in your own words, why you oppose the development.It doesn’t have to be long. Put your name, address, the date and your signature on the page.  Bring it to:Louth County Council,Town Hall,Crowe Street,Dundalk. Or, you can submit online through the Local Government Ireland ePlanning Portal.  Important:New submissions require a €20 fee.If you made a submission on the original application, your further observation on the Significant Further Information does not require another fee. Closing Date: 1st July 2026.

This issue affects thousands of Ukrainians in Ireland who work full-time, pay taxes, and contribute to society every day. Many workers in hospitality, retail, and service industries are employed on variable-hour contracts with unpaid breaks, making it difficult to meet the proposed income threshold despite being fully employed. Residency pathways should reflect real working conditions in Ireland. People who work legally, support the economy, and contribute to their communities should not be excluded because of unrealistic income calculations. This campaign is about fairness, stability, and protecting hardworking people who are trying to build a future in Ireland.

Imelda Keenan disappeared from Waterford in January 1994 and has never been found. More than 30 years later, her family continue to live without answers and her case remains one of Ireland’s longest-running missing person investigations. A mural dedicated to Imelda would ensure that she is not forgotten. It would honour her life, show support for her family, and raise awareness of missing persons in our communities. Public art has the power to tell important stories, spark conversations, and keep memories alive. As a city known for celebrating culture and community through street art, Waterford has an opportunity to create a lasting tribute to one of its own. A mural of Imelda would stand as a symbol of remembrance, hope, and the continuing search for answers.

Public roads are simply not safe environments for horses pulling sulkies at high speeds.  Recent incidents across Ireland have highlighted the serious dangers associated with horses and sulkies on public roads, including collisions causing severe injuries and fatalities. Horses can become easily distressed by traffic, noise, and crowds, creating significant risks for the animals involved, road users, and local communities. Horses are sensitive animals, and forcing them to race or train on hard roads surrounded by traffic puts enormous strain on their bodies and creates risks that can end in tragedy within seconds. The NSPCA believes urgent action is needed to prevent further avoidable tragedies and ensure stronger protections for horses and the public. 

We need the bus 18 back but this time it Follows same route like the old one but extends to blackrock most of the time to get to the west side of dublin from blsckrock/sandymount we must go through the city the 18 did that for us but beacuse of stupid busconnets we got stupid S4 we should have both beacause it is wery useful if dublin takes down s4 and 18 all together i will march down to the dail So dublin Listen We need The 18 for our blackrock sandymoumt palmerstown and ballyfermot Famillies So Keep S4 Bring back bus 18

Why is it important · Gaza is facing a man-made humanitarian catastrophe: hospitals without power, children starving, and aid systematically blocked. · International diplomatic efforts have repeatedly failed to ensure reliable humanitarian access. · A sitting Irish president personally joining an aid ship would break through media silence and put unprecedented moral pressure on world leaders. · Ireland has a strong parliamentary and public record of supporting Palestinian rights — this action would match words with courage. Why should other people join you in this campaign? · If enough of us speak up, we can turn a symbolic idea into a serious political conversation — and possibly a historic mission. · You believe that leaders should act with conscience, not just caution. Signing this petition says you value moral leadership over political convenience. · Every signature adds pressure. Together, we can help shift the debate from “should anyone go?” to “why hasn’t anyone gone yet?” · This campaign isn’t about one person — it’s about demanding that those with power use it to protect civilian lives, wherever they are.

The beloved Silk Road Café at the Chester Beatty, Dublin Castle, is being forced to close for six months to facilitate the EU Presidency, with no compensation. Instead of celebrating the café's 25th anniversary in July, owner Abraham Phelan will have to let go his loyal staff of many years. The least our public representatives and bodies can do is to compensate the workers, or offer an alternative premises so the café can continue to provide delicious food to Dubliners and visitors.  They should also ensure that any other workers who are suffering job losses for the same reason are compensated.

We want to come together to make it clear that people from every single community across the country are horrified at the violent death of Yves Sakila. We believe that everybody deserves to feel safe in their community, no matter the colour of their skin or where they come from. Sign your name to demand justice for Yves Sakila and to stand in solidarity with his family, the Congolese community, and the wider Dublin community. 

A recent Journal investigates report has highlighted a major issue in relation to private nursing homes here in Ireland. Families being threatened with evictions of their loved ones for simply raising concerns relating to the care of their loved one.  With over 80% of nursing homes in Ireland now being privately owned and operated the government need to step in and protect the most vulnerable people within our society. These private nursing homes are paid public money through the so called "Fair Deal" scheme and the provide a public service in terms of long term care.  The report highlighted how families who raised concerns over the level of care provided to their loved one, were then threatened with eviction. This leads to an imbalance of power, where the nursing home has control over a persons place within the system. That imbalance of power needs to be corrected and it needs to be done now.  We the undersigned and now calling on Minister of state for older people, to take immediate action to end the cruel practice and to strengthen all laws that protect vulnerable people within private nursing homes. 

On 24 April 2026, a member of the Connolly Youth Movement was sacked by Tesco on the basis that she “visited other Tesco Stores … on a number of occasions … [and] interfered with the running of those stores by distracting colleagues away from their work.” Our member is also a member of the Independent Workers Union and was the Shop Steward for her workplace at St Finbarr's Tesco Express, having recruited a number of her co-workers into the union. In her own personal time, she went to other Tesco stores and spoke to other Tesco workers about their workplace issues, to see if they were having similar issues to her and her co-workers in St Finbarr's. Shortly after this, our member was dismissed by Tesco for trade union activity, which is illegal in Ireland. She is currently appealing the decision and we need your support to call on Tesco to stop union busting!