Sinéad Courtney

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Young people reflect on two years of deadlock in NI

What has been the impact of two years of political impasse on the lives of young people in Northern Ireland?

Ulster • 03 Feb 24

Four Brigids have been reflecting on their names in honour of St Brigid's DAy

Watch: Four Brigids on what their name means to them

On St Brigid's Day, four Brigids have shared what their name means to them.

St Brigid's Day • 01 Feb 24

Social media accounts for Elmo asked 'How is everybody doing?' and thousands of replies flooded in

Watch: What happened when Elmo asked how everybody is

'How is everybody doing?' The social media accounts for Elmo, the lovable Sesame Street character, posed that question this week and thousands of replies flooded in.

Elmo • 31 Jan 24

The deposit return scheme will launch on 1 February

Watch: Deposit return scheme - what you need to know

Supermarkets and shop owners have been busy preparing for the launch of the new Deposit Return Scheme on 1 February.

Environment • 29 Jan 24

Watch: Climate a hot topic for young scientists

Climate change is a hot topic among pupils showcasing their work at the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition.

Climate Change • 10 Jan 24

The BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition begins this week in the RDS

Watch: Excitement before BT Young Scientist Exhibition

Pupils have been sharing their excitement at participating in this year's BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition in the RDS in Dublin.

Bt Young Scientist • 09 Jan 24

Maynooth University students Alex Balfe and Kyla Henry say their 'Green Campus' group has been making a big difference

Watch: How students help keep Maynooth litter-free

Students have been describing the part they play in keeping Ireland's cleanest town, Maynooth, litter-free.

Ireland • 08 Jan 24

Colin O'Brien showcased his inventions on Dragons' Den on Thursday night (Image: BBC)

Irish inventor 'buzzing' after Dragons' Den success

Irish inventor Colin O'Brien has said he is "absolutely buzzing" after securing €80,000 in funding for his inventions on Dragons' Den, including a clothes line that "rescues your washing from the rain".

Ireland • 05 Jan 24

Claudia Scanlon's hope for next year is that people will "see me, for me"

Watch: Make-up artist wants talent seen over disability

Claudia Scanlon was born with a severe form of Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB), a condition that causes the skin to blister easily. She says her disability is the first thing people notice about her, but she just wants people "to see me, for me."

My hopes for 2024 • 29 Dec 23

Heba Haj Habo has created a series of painting depicting her family's journey from Syria to Ireland

Watch: Young refugee says painting helped her to 'heal'

Heba Hej Habo (18) fled war in Syria with her family when she was seven years old. Back then, she says her only hope was to survive.

My hopes for 2024 • 28 Dec 23