By ALISON O'RIORDAN
Sunday March 25 2012
A woman awarded €450,000 in compensation by the High Court on Friday after her life was "destroyed" by an outdated childbirth operation has prompted others to reveal horrific stories and take action for undergoing unnecessary symphysiotomy operations.
Olivia Kearney (60) endured a "wholly unnecessary" surgical procedure after she had her first baby nearly 43 years ago.
Teresa Devoy, who was only 18 when she became pregnant
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Saturday, March 31, 2012
Nooky in the Olympic Village
What happens when the world's fittest bodies shack up together? Alison O'Riordan talks to Ireland's Olympians
By Alison O'Riordan
Saturday March 24 2012
The London 2012 Olympics Games -- dubbed the greatest 18-30 singles club in the world -- are happening on our doorstep this July.
For two weeks, 10,500 athletes of super-human strength (and sexual appeal) will mingle together in what has been described as, ahem, a 'f**k fest'.
You only gain access if you are in the
By Alison O'Riordan
Saturday March 24 2012
The London 2012 Olympics Games -- dubbed the greatest 18-30 singles club in the world -- are happening on our doorstep this July.
For two weeks, 10,500 athletes of super-human strength (and sexual appeal) will mingle together in what has been described as, ahem, a 'f**k fest'.
You only gain access if you are in the
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Thieves strip yet another bandstand
By: Alison O'Riordan
METAL worth €4,000 has been stolen from the National Botanic Gardens as thieves target historic gardens for the second time in a week.
The lead roof of a bandstand in the National Botanic Gardens was dismantled and removed in the early hours of Monday morning.
It comes after the bandstand beside Dublin Zoo in the Phoenix Park was stripped of its roof last Friday.
Metal theft is on the increase in Ireland due to the soaring value of scrap metal. Lead costs
METAL worth €4,000 has been stolen from the National Botanic Gardens as thieves target historic gardens for the second time in a week.
The lead roof of a bandstand in the National Botanic Gardens was dismantled and removed in the early hours of Monday morning.
It comes after the bandstand beside Dublin Zoo in the Phoenix Park was stripped of its roof last Friday.
Metal theft is on the increase in Ireland due to the soaring value of scrap metal. Lead costs
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Computer problems delay mortgage relief
By Alison O'Riordan
TAX refunds for boom-time buyers face delays of up to four months because computer systems at the Revenue Commissioners and mortgage lenders need to be upgraded.
First-time homeowners in negative equity will not now receive their mortgage interest relief - worth up to €500 for couples and €250 for single buyers - until the summer.
The extra relief promised in the last Budget was supposed to be applied from the start of January for 270,000 people who bought
TAX refunds for boom-time buyers face delays of up to four months because computer systems at the Revenue Commissioners and mortgage lenders need to be upgraded.
First-time homeowners in negative equity will not now receive their mortgage interest relief - worth up to €500 for couples and €250 for single buyers - until the summer.
The extra relief promised in the last Budget was supposed to be applied from the start of January for 270,000 people who bought
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
We will pay a bigger slice for our cakes
Bakers pass on 30 per cent egg hike to customers
By: Alison O'Riordan
THOSE with a sweet tooth could soon be in for a rude awakening when they find themselves having to part with some extra cash for their chocolate éclair or sponge cake.
The egg industry is being hit by a 30 per cent increase and bakers and caterers are already feeling the hit - while the higher cost will soon be passed on to the consumer.
Experts say an EU directive banning battery hens means that many
By: Alison O'Riordan
THOSE with a sweet tooth could soon be in for a rude awakening when they find themselves having to part with some extra cash for their chocolate éclair or sponge cake.
The egg industry is being hit by a 30 per cent increase and bakers and caterers are already feeling the hit - while the higher cost will soon be passed on to the consumer.
Experts say an EU directive banning battery hens means that many
Monday, March 19, 2012
Glenda in Helix for a bit of old-school support
By: Alison O'Riordan
WITH the voice of an angel, it's hardly surprising that she is a choir member.
But it was the masses, not Mass-goers, who got to hear the talented Claire O'Loughlin last night, when she took to the stage of Dublin's Helix for The Voice Of Ireland.
Among those cheering was Glenda Gilson, who has been friends with the mother of two since their school days.
The Xposé presenter got to know the blonde singer - who mentor Brian Kennedy described as 'smokin' hot' -
WITH the voice of an angel, it's hardly surprising that she is a choir member.
But it was the masses, not Mass-goers, who got to hear the talented Claire O'Loughlin last night, when she took to the stage of Dublin's Helix for The Voice Of Ireland.
Among those cheering was Glenda Gilson, who has been friends with the mother of two since their school days.
The Xposé presenter got to know the blonde singer - who mentor Brian Kennedy described as 'smokin' hot' -
Elton's Tipp for an Oscar bash? Get an Irish chef...
By: ALISON O'RIORDAN
NOT only is he Elton John's favourite rocket man, he can whip up a delicious dressing for the salad leaves too.
Tipperary-born chef Stuart O'Keeffe cooked up a storm for the singer and 400 of his guests at the Grammy Award winner's Oscar dinner party last month.
Among the A-listers who dined on his culinary delights at the €2,000-per-ticket event were Katy Perry, Sharon Stone and Florence Welch.
Mr O'Keeffe, who has also landed a show, Home Made Simple, on
NOT only is he Elton John's favourite rocket man, he can whip up a delicious dressing for the salad leaves too.
Tipperary-born chef Stuart O'Keeffe cooked up a storm for the singer and 400 of his guests at the Grammy Award winner's Oscar dinner party last month.
Among the A-listers who dined on his culinary delights at the €2,000-per-ticket event were Katy Perry, Sharon Stone and Florence Welch.
Mr O'Keeffe, who has also landed a show, Home Made Simple, on
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