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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.
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Oct 14th 2021, 8:05 PM
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.
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Apr 18th 2021, 2:10 PM
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.
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Aug 10th 2020, 5:58 PM
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.
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May 27th 2018, 3:30 PM
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.
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Nov 4th 2017, 7:30 PM
'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.
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Apr 7th 2017, 6:20 AM
'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.
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Mar 1st 2017, 6:15 AM
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.
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Jun 30th 2016, 3:30 PM
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.
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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.
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May 25th 2016, 10:07 AM
7 quick things you can do to help stop cigarette cravings...
It’s all about distraction in those first weeks of quitting.
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Dec 30th 2015, 2:00 PM
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.
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Oct 28th 2015, 10:34 AM
Chris Donoghue quits position as UTV Ireland Live anchor
The Newstalk Breakfast presenter will be leaving his position in December.
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Oct 5th 2015, 8:21 PM
14 of the quickest reactions to Zayn leaving One Direction
Everybody wants to steal our Zayn…
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Mar 25th 2015, 6:08 PM
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.
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Mar 2nd 2015, 8:26 PM
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.
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Jan 12th 2015, 7:15 AM
Do you want to stub out the smokes this year?
The HSE has launched its new QUIT service.
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Dec 30th 2014, 10:58 AM
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
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.
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Jun 17th 2014, 3:22 PM
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.
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May 3rd 2014, 12:41 PM
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”.
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Apr 2nd 2014, 9:02 AM
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.
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Mar 31st 2014, 10:02 AM
Poll: Should e-cigarettes be banned in all workplaces?
Irish Rail have banned them on their trains, should others follow suit?
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Mar 11th 2014, 9:52 AM
"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.
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Mar 5th 2014, 2:53 PM
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.
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Feb 25th 2014, 4:17 PM
Neil Prendeville to leave Cork's 96FM
It is believed the presenter will be moving to rival station RedFM.
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Feb 19th 2014, 10:21 PM
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.
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Feb 4th 2014, 11:10 PM
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.
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Jan 3rd 2014, 4:26 PM
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.
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Jan 2nd 2014, 3:04 PM
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
'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”.
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Nov 26th 2013, 5:01 PM
Woman quits job with a ranting email filled with hashtags and Beyonce references
#smellyalater
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Nov 20th 2013, 3:34 PM
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
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
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.
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Apr 21st 2012, 3:42 PM
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.
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Feb 8th 2012, 11:10 AM
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
Over and out: Johnson quits as England boss
Martin Johnson will confirm his resignation as England manager later this morning, according to reports.
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Nov 16th 2011, 11:24 AM
Newstalk staff surprised by Eamon Dunphy departure
Broadcaster has announced that he’s walking from his Sunday morning show on Newstalk, blaming ‘management interference’.
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Oct 29th 2011, 1:44 PM
Brian Kerr set to quit as Faroes boss
The Dubliner is to call time on his stint as coach of the Faroe Islands after two-and-a-half years in charge.
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Oct 26th 2011, 11:05 PM
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