People aged over 65 will be offered a third booster dose of Covid-19 vaccine, following new recommendations made by the National Immunisation Advisory Committee.

The Department of Health is working on plans for a potential severe early influenza season, combined with Covid-19 and other respiratory illnesses, the Minister for Health has said.

After three years, over 20,000 Limerick supporters have finally got the chance to show their appreciation to the Limerick hurling team which has now delivered three All-Ireland hurling titles in a row.