Sinéad Courtney

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The student council at Loreto Secondary School in Kilkenny want to 'destigmatise periods and lessen the impact of period poverty'

Pupils' campaign leads to free period product trial

After a two-year campaign by pupils, free period products are available in the bathrooms of one Kilkenny school.

Leinster • 19 May 23

Campaigners are hoping people can be persuaded to leave the lawnmower tucked away in the shed until next month, at least

Step away from the lawnmower for 'No Mow May'

It is the first Saturday in May and if you are planning on getting the lawnmower out today, campaigners are hoping that you can be persuaded to leave it tucked away in the shed until next month, at least.

Environment • 06 May 23

Herbert Park's cherry blossom-lined footpath has been attracting photographers now that the trees are in peak bloom

Cherry blossoms in full bloom nationwide

If you haven't seen them in your local street or park, the chances are that cherry blossoms may have popped up your social media feeds this past week.

Dublin • 21 Apr 23

The Limestone project encourages young people to reach their full potential, creating 'community champions'

Two communities, one team in north Belfast

As the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement approaches, members of a cross-community football team in north Belfast have spoken about how sport continues to bring young people together.

Good Friday Agreement • 06 Apr 23

Eoghan Connaughton and the Gaelic Woodland Project have been removing a cherry laurel infestation from Killyon Manor in Co Meath

Meath group turns invasive cherry laurel into biofuel

A Co Meath group has come up with what it says is an innovative, scalable solution to dealing with one of Ireland's most invasive plants.

Climate Change • 18 Mar 23

Each participant will leave the programme with their own personalised bike

'Build a bike' workshops help teens to embrace cycling

Teenagers in Dublin are being encouraged to embrace cycling as a sustainable means of transport through a series of 'build your own bike' workshops.

Dublin • 13 Mar 23

Emma Ward, 20, wants to be a journalist to bring stories to light that she says are 'typically missing'

Young Traveller woman determined to 'break barriers'

A young Traveller woman who is a wheelchair user says she wants to become a journalist as a way to "break barriers".

Connacht • 16 Dec 22

Tina Claffey specialises in macro photography, which allows her to show the minute detail in the flora and fauna of the bog. Pictured: Round Leaved Sundew by Tina Claffey

Discovering the 'treasures at our feet' in Irish bogs

A Co Offaly photographer is revealing the hidden beauty of the raised bogs and wet woodlands of the Irish midlands.

Climate Heroes • 08 Oct 22

Jessica Keegan and Enda Gallagher are calling on the Government to increase their disability allowance in Budget 2023

'Costs are scary' - call to increase disability payment

The rising cost-of-living and increased energy bills are adding more financial strain and worry to people with disabilities, and disability groups are calling on the Government to increase their allowance in the Budget.

Cost of Living • 27 Sep 22

'We only have eight years to make transformative change' - Irish Green Building Council CEO Pat Barry is building towards a sustainable future

Challenge of building towards a more sustainable future

On Tuesday, everyone will find out how the Government intends to balance the Budget against the volatile backdrop of the cost-of-living and energy crises.

Climate Heroes • 24 Sep 22