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5 days ago | 
independent.ie | Darragh Nolan
Research led by Irish scientists adds ‘critical piece to puzzle of why ovarian cancer is so aggressive’New research led by Irish scientists has added “a critical piece to the puzzle” of the aggressiveness of ovarian cancer. Researchers from Trinity College Dublin and UCD explored how ascites – lipid-rich fluid in the abdomen – disrupts immune cell function. In particular, they focused on natural killer (NK) cells and T cells, both crucial for the body’s ability to eliminate tumours.
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6 days ago | 
independent.ie | Kirsty Blake Knox |Darragh Nolan
We look back at some of the moments that got the nation talking in the wake of the veteran broadcaster’s imminent departure from RTÉ’s famed call-in showAt the end of Thursday, May 7’s episode of Liveline broadcaster Joe Duffy announced he was hanging up his headphones after 27 years. Duffy began presenting the programme in 1999, taking over from Marian Finucane.
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6 days ago | 
independent.ie | Kirsty Blake Knox |Darragh Nolan
Duffy began presenting the programme in 1999, taking over from Marian Finucane. And for close to 30 years he has been lending an ear as people around the country “talk to Joe” or tell him loudly that “it’s a disgrace, Joe”. While debate rumbles on over who will be his successor, here we look back at some – but not all – of his memorable guests and moments from the show, as well as some of the remarkable stories that he has told in these years.
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6 days ago | 
independent.ie | Darragh Nolan
Brady, a seven-time Super Bowl champion widely regarded as the greatest American football player of all time, will reflect on his career on the field as well as his life off it. He will also discuss his Irish roots and his connection to Ireland.
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6 days ago | 
sundayworld.com | Darragh Nolan
REVEALED | Cardinal Robert Prevost was not seen as of the favourites for the papacy. Here are five things you need to know about the 267th Pope:Pope Leo XIV: Cardinal Robert Prevost becomes first American pontiff Today at 22:41Cardinal Robert Prevost, an American cardinal from Chicago has been elected Pope, succeeding Francis and taking the name Leo XIV. Though mooted as one of the papabile – possible popes – heading into conclave, he was not seen as of the favourites for the papacy.
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6 days ago | 
independent.ie | Darragh Nolan
‘He seems to have done a little better’ – Tipperary priest recalls time spent with ‘good guy’ Pope Leo XIV in RomeA Co Tipperary priest who knew Cardinal Robert Prevost from their time studying in Rome has said the new Pope “seems to have done a little better” than him. Father Iggy O’Donovan and the man who has today been elected Pope Leo XIV studied in Rome at the same time and were ordained within a year of each other in the 1980s.
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6 days ago | 
independent.ie | Darragh Nolan
Though mooted as one of the papabile – possible popes – heading into conclave, he was not seen as of the favourites for the papacy. Here are five things you need to know about the 267th Pope:His early life in ChicagoBorn in Chicago, Illinois in 1955, Robert Prevost was an alter boy in his youth, attending a parish school and a seminary high school. A son of immigrants, his father was French and his mother was Italian.
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6 days ago | 
independent.ie | Darragh Nolan
By providing a platform for the voices of listeners across the country, Duffy became one of the most influential broadcasters in Ireland. Duffy, aged 69, hosted Liveline for 27 years, during which time it became one of the most popular radio programmes in Ireland and regularly brought in more than 400,000 listeners. Born in Mountjoy Square in 1956 to his mother Mabel and father Jimmy, Duffy and his family moved to Ballyfermot when he was a child.
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1 week ago | 
independent.ie | Darragh Nolan
The day aims to raise awareness of maternal mental health difficulties, advocate for the women impacted and reduce the stigma around discussing maternal mental health. The new ‘Let’s Connect’ campaign is encouraging people to talk about maternal mental health, connect with new mothers in their communities and empower women to look after their mental health during and following pregnancy.
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1 week ago | 
independent.ie | Darragh Nolan
The annual competition, run by CareersPortal, is open to students who wish to explore a potential future career. The top 29 students were honoured at a ceremony at the Clock Tower in the Department of Education on Wednesday, alongside their families, teachers and guidance counsellors. Winners were chosen from nearly 1,400 entrants who explored a career and entries were made in English or Irish, either through a written submission or a vlog.
