Life gives
us something
to live for:
we will do
whatever it takes
to make it last.
Kill in just wars
for its survival.
Wolf fast-food
during half-time breaks.
Wash down
chemical cocktails,
as prescribed.
Soak up
hospital radiation.
Prey on kidneys
at roadside pile-ups.
Take heart
from anything
that might
conceivably grant it
a new lease.
We would give
a right hand
to prolong it.
Cannot imagine
living without it.
RTE News- Protest over cost of living, end of eviction ban April 1, 2023Around 1,000 people have been taking part in a Cost of Living Coalition protest outside Leinster House in Dublin city centre.
- Russia's presidency of UN Security Council is 'odious' April 1, 2023Russia takes the chair as rotating President of the United Nations Security Council for the month of April, in accordance with UN procedures – but against the wishes of Ukraine.
- 'Catastrophic' tornado and storms in US leave four dead April 1, 2023A "catastrophic" tornado tore through the southern US state of Arkansas and killed three people, while severe storms further north caused the roof of an Illinois theatre to collapse, leaving one dead and 28 injured, authorities said.
- Eviction ban lifted amid concerns over homelessness April 1, 2023The eviction ban has come to an end amid claims its removal could lead to a surge in homelessness, and Government counter claims that measures are in place to protect those most at risk.
- Family appeal 50 years after murder of woman in Tyrone April 1, 2023The family of a woman murdered in Co Tyrone 50 years ago say they believe her killer is still alive and may yet be brought to justice.
- Couple 'devastated' by notice to leave Westmeath home April 1, 2023An 85-year-old man has said he was "devastated" when he was given notice to leave his rented home that he shares with his wife.
- Death by misadventure verdict into Co Kerry drownings April 1, 2023A popular Co Kerry bathing spot should have between five and six lifeguards on duty when the beach is busy.
- Remote working law passed - what happens next? April 1, 2023Plans for legislation giving employees the right to request remote working were announced with much fanfare last year but on Wednesday night, the law was quietly passed by both Houses of the Oireachtas, writes Correspondent Brian O'Donovan.
- Andrew Tate moved to house arrest after court ruling April 1, 2023Social media personality Andrew Tate was moved to house arrest late yesterday after a Romanian court overturned prosecutors' request to keep him in police custody until late April.
- 'I'm still alive' jokes Pope as he leaves hospital April 1, 2023Pope Francis left hospital to return to the Vatican today after being treated for bronchitis, making light of his illness by saying : "I wasn't frightened, I'm still alive."
- Protest over cost of living, end of eviction ban April 1, 2023
ANNETTE J DUNLEA 
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