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It started with a strange trip to Tesco. Not a parking space to be had, nor a packet of pasta.

It started with a strange trip to Tesco. Not a parking space to be had, nor a packet of pasta.

As the coronavirus slowly began to tighten its grip on my hometown of Carrickmacross in Co Monaghan, I sought solace amongst the ancient mountains that populate the border region.

Mainland China reported 39 new coronavirus cases as of Sunday, up from 30 a day earlier, and the number of asymptomatic cases also surged as the government vowed tighter controls...

The head of Britain's biggest telecoms firm BT said he would donate his salary to health workers for at least six months and award a pay rise to his frontline...

Austria will begin to ease its coronavirus lockdown from next week, as falling death and infection rates have encouraged countries across Europe to start planning for a return to normality.

Honor Blackman, the starlet who found fame as judo-kicking Cathy Gale in the 1960s TV hit 'The Avengers' and Pussy Galore in the James Bond film 'Goldfinger', has died aged...

Everyone has an outlet that's keeping them (somewhat) sane during social distancing. For some it's a podcast or a Netflix show. For others it's DIY, gardening or daily exercise.

Tackling coronavirus in nursing homes and other residential settings is now urgent as figures show clusters of infection have spread to 99 facilities, Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan has...

I ended my piece last week in saying my magnolia tree has bloomed, and I want to take up the whole issue of my magnolia tree again.

Liverpool have reversed their controversial decision to furlough half of their non-playing staff and apologised for "getting it wrong".

A televised star-studded concert boasting the names of global superstars Lady Gaga, Elton John and Stevie Wonder will be produced by the brother of the Labour party's new leader.

GARDAI took time out of policing duties today to surprise elderly residents at a nursing home in Co Cork with a special Easter treat.

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been moved to intensive care after his coronavirus symptoms worsened, Downing Street has confirmed.

The steep rise in coronavirus deaths in New York appears to be levelling off in a possible sign that social distancing is working in the most lethal hot spot in...

A little boy who loves to wave at people was forced to wave to the street as public spaces emptied due to coronavirus.

INM is to introduce reduced hours and temporary lay-offs for some of its commercial staff and will cut pay for senior management amid the hit to advertising from the Covid...

Keep informed of these unprecedented times with the latest coronavirus updates on Independent.ie's live blog.

TAOISEACH Leo Varadkar has said that ensuring people over 70 "see many more birthdays in the years ahead" is worth continued sacrifice in terms of restrictions in the coming weeks.

Global markets opened the week in positive territory as investors cheered signs that the number of coronavirus cases may be stabilising.

Irish healthcare companies may be sharing details of people's illnesses with Google, Facebook and a host of advertising companies, the Data Protection Commissioner has found.

EUROPEAN leaders should agree a package of financial support to help coronavirus-hit countries recover from the economic shock, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said.

The United States on Monday warned Beijing not to take advantage of the coronavirus pandemic in the South China Sea after Vietnam said Beijing sank a trawler, AFP reported. The...

A total of 714,000 people are now claiming unemployment benefits following a surge in claims for emergency support due to the coronavirus pandemic.

An NHS nurse says finding her engagement ring two-and-a-half years after losing it has given her renewed strength in difficult times.

It is too early to consider easing measures that restrict the spread of the coronavirus, Switzerland's health minister said on Monday, even as neighboring Austria sketched out plans to start...

MEDICAL cannabis users are to have a special courier sent to the Netherlands to fill their prescriptions after travel restrictions left them unable to leave Ireland to collect their supply.

Banks appear to be reimbursing victims of bank transfer fraud at lower rates than expected under a new voluntary code, according to a regulator.

A pub in Norfolk is filling its windows with rainbow art from locals to raise money for a hospital.

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has said the Tooth Fairy and Easter Bunny are considered essential workers.

Political campaign group Led By Donkeys is using its platform to praise heroism amid the coronavirus outbreak and to call out those using it as “an opportunity to take”.

A pandemic insurance scheme should be created to cover health catastrophes, the chief executive of insurer Axa has suggested.

TAOISEACH Leo Varadkar has said his return to working as a doctor is a "gesture of support" for the health service and there "won't be any photo ops".

Polish lawmakers rejected a ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party proposal on Monday to hold a presidential election on May 10 by post. The move makes it more uncertain whether...

A therapy dog handler has launched an alternative campaign for young hospital patients who are unable to get visits from the dogs during the coronavirus outbreak.

Irish shoppers set a supermarket sales record last month amid Covid-19 crisis stockpiling.

Boris Johnson had a "comfortable night" in St Thomas' Hospital, London, and is in "good spirits", the British Prime Minister's official spokesman has said.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson had a comfortable night in hospital, is in good spirits and continues to carry out work as leader of the government but will remain in...

Residents of a retirement village joined together for an afternoon of socially-distanced dancing from their balconies.

The Kennedys are among the most famous and powerful families in the world.