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Customers should stop using the product immediately and keep it out of the reach of children

TK Maxx issues urgent recall of popular product amid choking fears

The disruption comes amid reports of similar incidents at supermarket chains across Europe

SuperValu forced to remove food from 13 stores following cyberattack

PhD researcher at the University of Galway Nial O'Reilly funded by Breakthrough Cancer Research

Galway student aims to uncover why bowel cancer resists immunotherapy

Inside Portiuncula University Hospital

Rodents using Galway hospital blankets as nesting material

Erin Dunleavy wins Miss Galway crown

Galway student raises awareness of chronic pain in Miss Ireland quest

The planned surgical hub at Merlin Park Hospital

New €60m Galway surgical hub delayed after leak causes major damage

Parents and guardians are urged to take extra care this Halloween when purchasing children’s face paints

Parents warned over certain face paints that may contain lead

Minister for Education and Youth Hildegarde Naughton

HSE signs €11.3 million contract for major Galway healthcare facility

University Hospital Galway

Galway hospital patients being fed from kitchen with rodents history

The CCPC has warned customers to stop using the product immediately

Penneys recalls popular home item amid asbestos fears

Osteopath and migraine specialist Rosie Scott

Practical tips to cope with migraine

12 food businesses forced to close last month

12 food businesses ordered to close across Ireland in September

Creg Services, operated by Corlann, was found to be non-compliant across seven regulatory areas by HIQA

Galway residential home operated in breach of registration conditions

The CCPC is encouraging families to purchase costumes from reputable retailers

Irish Parents warned over serious safety risks of Halloween costumes

Customers are advised not to eat the implicated batches

Tesco recalls popular breakfast food that may contain insects

Customers are advised not to eat the affected batches

'Do not eat' - Aldi and Supervalu issue recall of popular foods

Flu vaccines are currently being delivered on a phased basis

HSE issues major flu vaccine update for Ireland as delays hit rollout
The disruption has been linked to changes in the strains of influenza included in this year's vaccine
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Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batches

'Do not eat' - Marks and Spencer issues recall of popular foods

An Teaghlach Uilinn Nursing Home in Moycullen, Co Galway

Inspected Galway nursing home accommodating 'unauthorised' individuals

University Hospital Galway (UHG)

Woman misdiagnosed by Galway hospital was told 'she was making it up'

Rosemount House Nursing Home in Gort

Galway nursing home breaching rules after new residents discovery

If you purchased the product, please stop use immediately and keep it out of the reach of children

'Stop use immediately' - SHEIN issues recall as lead found in toy

Galway Clinic

Galway medics warn cancer check guidelines could risk missing tumours

Galway TD and former head of the Irish Medical Organisation Martin Daly has called for a ban on the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to children to be fast-tracked

Galway TD hoping to fast-track kids energy drink ban

Ballinderry Nursing Home

The one nurse left caring for 42 residents at Galway nursing home

University Hospital Galway (UHG)

Surgery for 154 morbidly obese patients at UHG costs HSE over €2.2m

Brampton Care Home in Oranmore, Co Galway

Allegation of abuse at Galway nursing home as HIQA raises concerns

Customers are advised to stop using the product immediately

B&Q Ireland issues urgent recall amid risk of electric shock and fire
There are approximately 1,013 affected products in the Republic of Ireland
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Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batches

Popular chocolate sold across Ireland recalled amid salmonella fears

Jacob Engelsman

Tusla receives complaints over 'Lactation for Kinksters' speaker

University Hospital Galway

HSE West and North West budget overspend doubles to €50m

Five supplements to help keep you healthy and happy this Winter (AFF)

Just 10 child victims were formally identified in 2024 and 18 in 2025

Irish children being 'groomed, coerced or exploited' under-identified

The product was sold between 13 May and 08 June 2026

Parents across Ireland warned as toy recalled amid chemical risk

Consumers have been warned not to eat any of the affected batches

'Do not eat' - Urgent recall issued for popular ready meals

A total of 48 children were identified as cases during the outbreak

MRSA outbreak in Irish children linked to bouncy castle play

Further updates will be provided as soon as additional information becomes available

'Stop use immediately' - Smyths recall popular toy amid asbestos fears

Details of the food businesses served with Enforcement Orders are published on the FSAI’s website

'Live rodent ran across the floor' - Three closures issued by FSAI

Supervalu issued the recall on Tuesday

'Do not eat' - Supervalu recalls popular food product

MBI is recalling Groovy Baby “I Spy a Fly!” board book

Aldi and TK Maxx recall popular book amid choking fears

From today, e-scooter users must wear both a helmet and high-visibility clothing when using the vehicles

E-scooter users warned as strict new rules and €100 fines in effect

The product could pose a serious risk of electric shock

'Electric shock' risk issued for circulating pumps in Ireland

Mary Corrigan's family wants to know where she was buried after death in St Bridget's Industrial School in Loughrea.

Family still looking for teen girl grave after death in Galway school

Nests are now at their biggest, with up to 10,000 wasps in a single colony

Irish households urged to prepare for 'angrier and hungrier' wasps

Rodent infestations and bad hygiene practices were among the reasons for the closures

'Human waste overflowing' - Thirteen food businesses closed in July

Closing soon stock image

'End of an era' as Galway business closing permanently after 30 years

There are approximately 47 affected products in the Republic of Ireland

TEMU issues urgent recall across Ireland amid choking risks

Customers are urged to stop using the product immediately

Hundreds of electric blankets recalled across Ireland amid fire fears

Major recall underway for home heaters amid fire and shock risk

Thirteen food businesses ordered to close last month

Thirteen food businesses ordered to close across Ireland in June

Galway City beaches receive €25k funding boost for accessibility

The products, sold in multiple stores across Ireland, present a risk to health as the sand may contain asbestos

Parents warned as toy sold in Irish shops may contain asbestos

Uisce Éireann is asking households and businesses across the country to keep saving water where they can this summer

Uisce Éireann warns 'water being used faster than it can be replaced'

Daytime temperatures will widely exceed 25 degrees with values climbing to the high 20s or even low 30s in places from Friday.

Met Éireann issues advisory for 'prolonged' heatwave amid rising temps

Examples of some of the complaints include a slug in a noodle dish

Fingernail found in food as FSAI received nearly 10,000 complaints

Symptoms of Listeria can include mild flu-like symptoms, or gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea.

ALERT! Cooked ham recalled from Irish supermarkets amid listeria fears

Weever fish have sharp, venomous, needle-like spines along their back and can be found in shallow water

Warning over poisonous fish on Irish beaches after incident with boy

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