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Annette Healy, from Wexford, has been enjoying access to the beach for the first time in almost two decades

Beach mat rolled out for wheelchair users in Rosslare

A 50m-long beach mat has been rolled out at one of Co Wexford's most popular beaches to improve access for wheelchair users and people with other mobility issues.

Leinster • 02 Aug 22

Around 50 librarians read out an excerpt of Joyce's Ulysses in their own language while walking through Trinity College

Librarians take part in flash mob to celebrate Ulysses

Visitors to Trinity College Dublin's front square were greeted with an unusual sight when librarians from around the world participated in a James Joyce-inspired flash mob.

Regional • 25 Jul 22

Bradley Lulendo died after drowning at a Burrow Beach on Monday

Family's plea to swimmers after teenager's death

The family of a teenage boy who died after getting into difficulty at a Dublin beach earlier this week is pleading with beachgoers to take extra care during the warm weather.

Ireland • 15 Jul 22

Dr Paddy Kavanagh from the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies spent weeks at Webb Mission Control in Baltimore preparing the telescope for its stunning observations.

Irish astrophysicist reaches for the stars with Webb

NASA's release of images from the James Webb Space Telescope has been thrilling scientists around the world - including the team at the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS) who had a hand in building it.

Ireland • 12 Jul 22

The first-ever 5km 'Sanctuary Run' to celebrate diversity and inclusion is being held on the eve of World Refugee Day

Inaugural 5km 'Sanctuary Run' celebrates diversity

On the eve of World Refugee Day, hundreds of competitors, including Ukrainian refugees and residents of Direct Provision, have come together in Dublin to take part in a unique event celebrating diversity and inclusion.

Ireland • 19 Jun 22

Evie recorded an interview with former president of Ireland Mary Robinson from her kitchen table, in her role as host of 'Ecolution'

Teen enjoys 'memorable' interview with Mary Robinson

A Dublin teenager who recorded an interview with former president of Ireland Mary Robinson from her kitchen table, has described the experience as ''memorable'' and ''impactful.''

Climate Change • 15 Jun 22

People from all walks of life have been learning to build their own 'tiny home' on courses run by a social enterprise in Co Clare

Can 'tiny homes' help solve Ireland's housing crisis?

A social enterprise in Co Clare is taking a new approach to tackling Ireland's housing crisis.

Housing Crisis • 02 Jun 22

Events and celebrations are in full swing in Ireland and around the world for Africa Day

Africa Day celebrated in Ireland and across the world

Events are being held in Ireland and across the world for Africa Day.

Ireland • 25 May 22

The €548,000 investment in Frontline Bikes is believed to be the largest in a social enterprise in the history of the State

Bike social enterprise to get €548,000 investment

A bicycle sale, repairs and upcycling shop which works with people with a history of addiction is to receive a €548,000 investment from the Government.

Ireland • 20 May 22

Young people from black and ethnic minority backgrounds have voiced their frustrations at the lack of diversity in Northern Irish politics

Young black voters frustrated with NI politics

As voters prepare to head to the polls to elect the new Northern Ireland Assembly, people from black and ethnic minority backgrounds have voiced their frustrations at the lack of diversity in politics in Northern Ireland.

NI Election 2022 • 03 May 22