We look after our older citizens in Ireland. Only 10% of those aged over 65 are in bad health - a figure that's half the European average, and one of the lowest figures in any country. 🇮🇪👵👴 oecd.org/en/publication…

The Irish economy is judged to be one of the most competitive in the world. 🇮🇪 Our ranking has grown by a dozen places over the past decade to place us #4 in the world, behind only Singapore, Switzerland & Denmark. 👏 fiscalcouncil.ie/wp-content/upl…

Ireland is the 9th most socially progressive nation in the world! Of 170 countries in the new Global Social Progress Index, Ireland is rated one of the best for freedom, inclusivity, human rights, education & health. We're very fortunate to live here 🇮🇪🙌 socialprogress.org/alti-global-so…

The Irish passport is the joint-3rd most powerful one in the world! It allows visa-free access to 189 nations and territories, thanks primarily to our EU membership. 🇮🇪🇪🇺 Only those from Singapore, Japan & South Korea offer any greater access. visualcapitalist.com/charted-the-mo…

The Irish people are the healthiest in Europe! 80% of us report our health is good or very good - the highest figure of any EU country. 🇮🇪🇪🇺 Having a high quality healthcare system and a comparatively young population are important contributors. gov.ie/en/press-relea…

This St. Patrick’s Day, we pay tribute to Irish people making remarkable contributions around the world and showcasing the very best of what it means to be Irish. 🎵🔊 'A Rainy Night in Soho', performed by Cat Dowling Happy #StPatricksDay! Lá Fhéile Pádraig Sona Daoibh

Excellent piece from Catherine Colin in IMT. Obesity treatment without prevention is like repairing flood damage without turning off the tap – we have to address the food system that is causing it. archive.is/2025.03.14-124…

Where peace comes dropping slow.... 30 seconds of peace from the shores of Lough Gill. #wbyeats #workview #parkescastle

Tá an samhradh ag teacht. #sligo #wildatlanticway

Willie Mullins breaks down in tears after watching his son Patrick ride Nick Rockett to victory in the Grand National. He also had the second, third and fifth place horses. The man has won everything in this sport, but this meant much more

The Irish national debt more than halved over the past decade as a a share of our economy. We owed 120% of our GDP in debt in 2013 and that's fallen to 40% today. Excluding multinational activity, our debt fell from 160% of GNI* to 75%. Great progress 🇮🇪 esri.ie/publications/q…

GLP1s associated with significant decreased dementia/cognitive impairment risk, in a meta-analysis of 26 randomized controlled trials

The West putting on a show 😎🇮🇪 #WildAtlanticWay #GoStrandhill

Another beautiful Sligo sunset. #sligo #heartofsligo #ireland

Men's Major winners since 2007: 40 - USA 11 - Ireland 4 - South Africa 3 - England 3 - Australia 3 - Spain 2 - Germany 2 - Argentina 1 - Japan 1 - Italy 1 - Sweden 1 - South Korea This is golf country ☘️

Why Preventing Diabetes With Lifestyle Measures Can Add Over A Decade To Your Life. 📕 Make Sure To Bookmark ✅ 🧵👇 /1

Staff and service users welcoming Minister for Health, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill Jennifer Carroll MacNeill TD to the Benbulbin Chronic Disease Management Hub this morning.

New study result 🚨 Tirzepatide vs semaglutide SURMOUNT 5 RCT 📉Total body weight loss: −20.2% with tirzepatide −13.7% with semaglutide 🤢Discontinuations due to gastrointestinal events: tirzepatide 2.7%, semaglutide 5.6% 🤮vomiting tirzepatide 15.0% vs semaglutide 21.3%

Irish children have amongst the highest levels of well-being in the world. Ireland is ranked 5th of 36 countries in UNICEF's latest assessment of children's mental & physical health and skills. 🇮🇪👦👧 unicef.org/innocenti/medi…

Lovely to have #Sligo CDM Hub name checked by the Minister of Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill TD as an example of innovation at #SparkSummit2025 along with our colleagues in #Letterkenny #teamSUH #teamHUB David Tansey