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Scientists at University of Galway investigating exposure to glyphosate in families have detected low level traces of the controversial herbicide in a quarter of people tested.

‘ The case is exciting intense interest, and already the sheriff is over-powered with applications for admission to the court, but the police have taken precautions to prevent any undue overcrowding’.

It can be argued that the most vital part of any home is its roof. The roof protects everyone inside from wind, rain, hail, and snow as well as providing insulation to keep the house warm in winter and cool in the summer. So it is critical that our roofs are maintained to a high standard in order to ensure they are fully equipped to deal with any extreme weather conditions.

This Valentine’s Day, Tribe Irish Gin has the perfect cocktail to prepare for that special someone in your life . The Tribe Tickler, created by mixologist Jamie McCabe and inspired by the aphrodisiac qualities of fig, almond, and ginger, is sure to get hearts racing and set the mood for the evening ahead.

By now we all know the importance of vitamin C. It is important for immune health, it helps with the normal functioning of the nervous system, collagen formation relies heavily on adequate levels, it contributes to our psychological functioning, and it is a powerful antioxidant, which helps to protect our cells from oxidative stress. However, a lot of vitamin C products on the market can be quite difficult to absorb and the excess is excreted through the urine leaving the body in short supply of the vital nutrient.

As an essential service KCL Roofing & Guttering remains open during lockdown.

What better way to embrace the weekend than treating yourself to a homemade pizza? Avoca’s bianca pizza with broccoli, mozzarella, and sage is a simple yet delicious flavour combination. Best of all, it can be made straight from a cast iron skillet on the hob, just top it off in the oven to give it some golden crisp.

Irish Water has confirmed that a National Water Conservation Order commonly referred to as a hosepipe ban has been put in place from Tuesday last June 9 and will stay in place until Tuesday, July 21.

At a recent sitting of the Athlone Moate Municipal District, Green Party Councillor, Louise Heavin, received broad support for her motion to limit the use of glyphosate, the harmful weedkiller commonly known as Roundup by the local authority.

As Ireland prepares for more sunny spells and hot weather, people are more likely to cool off with dips in the seas, rivers and lakes. However, there are some steps you should take to stay safe.