Consultant Neurologist Professor Tim Lynch acknowledged “there is something” that is increasing the frequency of the disease.

As a new role of Parkinson’s nurse is set up in Cork, CHRIS DUNNE talks to consultant psychologist Dr Gillian Moore-Groarke, whose mother was diagnosed with Parkinson's at 64. 

The US actor described Newman as a ‘warrior’ following his death.

Ita O'Connor, an athlete from Milford is set to feature on the TV series this week

The broadcaster previously served as BBC News’s Europe and North America editor and hosted The World This Weekend on BBC Radio 4

The broadcaster will front a one-off, 60-minute television special.