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# Bowing out

Wales international Hallam Amos to quit rugby at 27

The Cardiff player is leaving the game at the end of the season to focus on his medical career.

11.5k

Oct 14th 2021, 8:05 PM

# exit door

Bayern Munich 'disapprove' of Flick's announcement on quitting post

Flick, who has led Bayern to six trophies over the last 12 months, made the shock revelation on Saturday.

8.1k

Apr 18th 2021, 2:10 PM

# beirut explosion

The entire Lebanese government has resigned over last week's massive explosion

The cabinet has been under increasing pressure after several ministers quit or expressed their intention to step down in recent days.

24.5k

Aug 10th 2020, 5:58 PM

# Money Money Money

Offering free patches to employees who smoke doesn't help them quit - but giving them money does

A new US study found workers were three times more likely to quit if there was a financial incentive.

16.0k

May 27th 2018, 3:30 PM

Voices

Column: Should Irish companies give non-smokers extra days off?

Japanese companies are offering non-smoking staff an additional six days paid annual leave to make up for the breaks smokers take, writes Jason O’Callaghan.

23.6k

Nov 4th 2017, 7:30 PM

# QUIT

'I smoked for 20 years and never thought I could give up but I'm proof it can be done'

Smoking is directly related to more than 5,600 deaths in Ireland every year.

16.2k

Apr 7th 2017, 6:20 AM

# national quit day

'If you smoke 20 cigarettes a day, you inhale a mugful of tar each year'

One in every two smokers will die of a tobacco-related disease – pharmacists want to buck this trend.

19.1k

Mar 1st 2017, 6:15 AM

# sponsored by nicorette

Want to stop smoking? Here are 7 great reasons for quitting you might not have thought about

And some happen as soon as you stub out that last cigarette.

15.9k

Jun 30th 2016, 3:30 PM

# sponsored by nicorette

Want to stop smoking? Here are 7 great reasons for quitting you might not have thought about

And some happen as soon as you stub out that last cigarette.

16.9k

May 30th 2016, 2:39 PM

"Thanks Dad..." - family of anti-smoking hero Gerry Collins bids farewell

The late Gerry Collins was remembered by his daughter Lisa at the HSE Heathcare Leaders Masterclass in the Convention Centre this month.

61.9k

May 25th 2016, 10:07 AM

# Sponsored By HSE

7 quick things you can do to help stop cigarette cravings...

It’s all about distraction in those first weeks of quitting.

30.2k

Dec 30th 2015, 2:00 PM

# Sponsored By HSE

Are you trying to quit smoking? Check out these Quit Heroes and get inspired

Anyone can quit smoking with the right support and information. Share your story.

17.4k

Oct 28th 2015, 10:34 AM

# changing roles

Chris Donoghue quits position as UTV Ireland Live anchor

The Newstalk Breakfast presenter will be leaving his position in December.

39.1k

Oct 5th 2015, 8:21 PM

# amazayn

14 of the quickest reactions to Zayn leaving One Direction

Everybody wants to steal our Zayn…

10.0k

Mar 25th 2015, 6:08 PM

# QUIT

One year on: 'If even one person stops smoking, then it will all be worth it’

It’s one year since the death of Gerry Collins, but he continues to inspire people to quit smoking.

14.1k

Mar 2nd 2015, 8:26 PM

# Nicotine

Find it difficult to quit smoking? This might be why

A study has revealed the rate at which smokers metabolise nicotine could predict the best way to quit.

14.3k

Jan 12th 2015, 7:15 AM

# QUIT

Do you want to stub out the smokes this year?

The HSE has launched its new QUIT service.

9.7k

Dec 30th 2014, 10:58 AM

# Resigned

The mayor of Drogheda has quit Fine Gael over the water charges controversy

Cllr Kevin Callan has stepped down a day after people took to the streets of his town over the issue.

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Nov 2nd 2014, 9:04 PM

# sponsored

Open thread: Gerry Collins knew what life meant to him - what are you grateful for?

Anti-smoking campaigner spoke of his love for family in ‘Gerry’s Story’, released today for first time.

19.5k

Jun 17th 2014, 3:22 PM

# Health

HSE's Chief Financial Officer quits less than a year into the job

Thomas Byrne had a five-year contract with the HSE but has chosen to leave.

13.9k

May 3rd 2014, 12:41 PM

# gone

Angela Kerins quits her role as Rehab CEO

Kerins says that she is leaving because of “the toll that public controversy has taken on the Rehab Group and my own family”.

18.3k

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Apr 2nd 2014, 9:02 AM

# no vaping

E-cigarettes could be facing an all-out hospital ban

It’s already planned that HSE campuses will be smoke-free by 2015 but e-cigarettes could be included in the policy.

11.4k

Mar 31st 2014, 10:02 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Should e-cigarettes be banned in all workplaces?

Irish Rail have banned them on their trains, should others follow suit?

25.9k

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Mar 11th 2014, 9:52 AM

# must watch

"I'll miss my kids"... Two heartbreaking new anti-smoking ads featuring the late Gerry Collins

The hard-hitting ads are being broadcast to mark National No Smoking Day, in accordance with Gerry’s and his family’s wishes.

22.4k

Mar 5th 2014, 2:53 PM

# outta here

GSOC staff member quits - but it's 'nothing to do with the recent controversy'

A spokesperson for the GSOC said that the staff member is leaving to take up a more senior position at another agency.

8.1k

Feb 25th 2014, 4:17 PM

# later boi

Neil Prendeville to leave Cork's 96FM

It is believed the presenter will be moving to rival station RedFM.

20.3k

Feb 19th 2014, 10:21 PM

# parting shot

ESB union chief quits but takes aim at the media on his way out

Brendan Ogle said ESB workers were “viciously attacked by some in the media” during the recent pension dispute.

25.9k

Feb 4th 2014, 11:10 PM

# sponsored by hse quit

The 7 stages in the emotional rollercoaster of quitting smoking

There’ll be ups and downs, but it’s all worth it in the end.

71.1k

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Jan 3rd 2014, 4:26 PM

# Limerick

Just as the event begins, the artistic director of Limerick National City of Culture quits

Karl Wallace tendered his resignation along with two others as the board chairman Pat Cox denies influence in the appointment of his former assistant as CEO.

19.6k

Jan 2nd 2014, 3:04 PM

# sponsored by the hse

Open thread: What is the best thing you've ever done?

Make quitting smoking one of them.

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Dec 30th 2013, 1:11 PM

# QUIT

'I departed the Áras on very amicable terms' - Former adviser breaks silence

Mary Van Lieshout has said that she left the Office of the President to “pursue other interests”.

10.1k

Nov 26th 2013, 5:01 PM

# Taking shots

Woman quits job with a ranting email filled with hashtags and Beyonce references

#smellyalater

11.9k

Nov 20th 2013, 3:34 PM

# laters

Dickov is off: Giantkiller Paul steps down as Oldham boss

The Scot vacates his post just a week after leading his team to an FA Cup win over Liverpool.

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Feb 3rd 2013, 1:35 PM

# Smoking

Smokers' body rejects plans to ban smoking in public parks

Forest Éireann, which claims to represent smokers in Ireland, describes James Reilly’s plans as “a heavy-handed intrusion”.

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Apr 23rd 2012, 1:36 PM

# Health

Dublin councillor to ask for smoking ban in playgrounds

Yesterday, Health Minister James Reilly said he will be pushing for a country-wide ban on smoking in certain public areas.

3.3k

Apr 21st 2012, 3:42 PM

# Lar

Never say never: Ryan leaves the door open for Corbett comeback

“Everybody in Tipperary hopes that he’ll change his mind over the coming weeks,” manager Declan Ryan says on Lar Corbett’s hurling exit.

440

Feb 8th 2012, 11:10 AM

# Must be the money

Allen calls on 'money-hungry' Hearn to resign

Northern Ireland’s Mark Allen has said that World Snooker chairman Barry Hearn is ruining the game’s traditions in an attempt to boost its popularity.

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Dec 6th 2011, 11:15 AM