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One ward has been closed to new admissions at University Hospital Galway in the wake of a suspected outbreak of the winter vomiting bug.

WHEN THE great Charles Darwin published On The Origin Of The Species exactly 150 years ago this year, his theory of evolution was seen as having undermined Christianity.

Families in Briarhill are being terrorised by dangerous dogs, with some people afraid to leave their homes to go for a walk unless the animals are indoors.

For the month of January, the Boots Healthy Heart Service is available for an introductory offer of €20 (normal price €40).

Carlow Approach Road: Moderately Littered. A wide sweeping road with grassy banks which were neatly cut. However, there was a definite litter presence – plastic sheeting, plastic bottles and coffee cups.

There was great celebration in the Irish Dog World this week when radio presenter Valerie Hughes's homebred Bernese mountain dog, Irish and International Champion Carraigbern Miss Alice took the top award at the Manchester Championship Dog Show.

Following the success of the first Lucky Dog scratchcard game in 2007, the National Lottery is again looking for 10 dogs to feature on a limited edition scratchcard. In addition to the fame achieved for their dogs, the owners of the 10 winning entries will receive €1,000 each.

Help is at hand for sleep-deprived parents struggling to cope with their child's sleep problems.

Have you ever wondered why some people are able to lose weight on a particular diet and others are not? Why some people are plagued by poor health or deterioration due to ageing, while others seem to live healthy, vital lives?

Calcium/vitamin D: Calcium is clearly great for bone loss, and there is evidence that it can help reduce body fat — increasing dietary calcium can lead to significantly increased weight and fat loss and increase the percentage of fat loss around the trunk region. Vitamin intake affects weight and fat loss, too. The major function of vitamin D is to help maintain normal levels of calcium. This dynamic duo is important for achieving a lean body.