Irish Mirror

1 day ago | irishmirror.ie | Ella Kipling

High blood pressure is a huge issue for millions, according to the British Heart Foundation, making it a widespread issue, especially among the older crowd. High blood pressure, or hypertension, tends to hit those who carry extra weight, puff on cigarettes, indulge in one too many drinks, or are under constant stress. Your diet plays a big part too, and certain munchies and beverages can up your risk.

2 days ago | irishmirror.ie | Ruairi Scott Byrne

An investigation is under way into the death of a man whose body was found in an apartment in Co Dublin. Gardaí were alerted to the discovery of a body at a residential property at Viking Harbour on the South Quays in Dublin 8 on Monday afternoon. The man, who was in his 30s, was pronounced dead at the scene. His body has been removed to the mortuary where a postmortem examination is due to be carried out.

2 days ago | irishmirror.ie | Ruairi Scott Byrne

Over €30,000 has been raised to support the family of a six-month-old baby from Co Galway who has spent more than half his life in hospital battling a rare and life-threatening condition. Rían Ó Márta was born last October with a condition called Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH), which occurs when the diaphragm – the muscle that separates the chest from the abdomen – fails to close during prenatal development.

2 days ago | irishmirror.ie | Ruairi Scott Byrne

Gardai are seeking help from locals in reuniting a diamond ring found in Co Cork with its rightful owner. The expensive looking ring, which is roughly the same size as a 5 cent coin, was handed in to the local garda station after being found by a member of the public in Cobh at the weekend. The band, which appears to be an engagement ring, is made of silver and has a large central diamond fitted in place with six prongs.

2 days ago | irishmirror.ie | Ruairi Scott Byrne

The search is on to find Ireland's newest millionaire as The National Lottery revealed the location of Saturday's life-changing Lotto win. A Lotto player in Co Waterford enjoyed an unforgettable Easter bank holiday weekend after they matched all six numbers plus the bonus in Saturday's draw to scoop the mammoth €4 million jackpot up for grabs. The winning numbers for Saturday night’s Lotto draw were: 6, 18, 25, 26, 36, 43 and the Bonus was 44.