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Kestrel numbers have decline by around 45% since 1998 (stock image)

Bird enthusiasts flock to take part in annual survey

Hundreds of bird enthusiasts will take to the Irish countryside over the next two months to count all the birds they can see and hear.

Ireland • 10 Apr

The Housing for All target for 2025 is 41,000 homes

IHBA believe housing targets won't be reached this year

The head of the Irish Home Builders Association has said he believes the numbers of homes completed in Ireland this year will be fewer than last year.

Business • 08 Apr

Val Weblin was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis as a child. He recently celebrated his 47th birthday

Man in 40s with cystic fibrosis hopes to inspire others

A 47-year-old man with cystic fibrosis hopes that stories like his will be reassuring to younger people diagnosed with the illness.

Health • 07 Apr

Vinny Hyland spotted an African Hoopoe in Kerry last week (Image: Vinny Hyland)

Birdwatchers thrilled as African Hoopoe seen in Ireland

Birdwatchers have been treated to multiple sightings of African Hoopoes as around 80 of the colourful, migratory birds have arrived in Ireland in the past two weeks.

Ireland • 04 Apr

Roberta Murray has been attending pro-Palestine protests since 2023 (Credit: Wael Eskandar)

Any restriction of free movement must be 'justified' - EU

The European Commission has declined to comment on the case of two Irish nationals who face deportation from Germany due to their participation in pro-Palestinian demonstrations.

Europe • 02 Apr

Stephen Moore said he was afraid the US tariffs plan would impact American jobs (file pic)

Former Trump adviser criticises US approach to tariffs

A former senior economic adviser to US President Donald Trump has criticised the president's approach to tariffs and said that the US might be wiser in reducing its corporation tax, like Ireland.

US • 01 Apr

For the first quarter of this year, gold prices have risen between 17-18%

Gold prices rise to near record high as US tariffs loom

The price of gold has been rising on global markets to near record highs.

Business • 01 Apr

The Irish contingent working at the Rothera research station in the Antarctic

Irish scientists to hold Antarctic Patrick's Day parade

Irish scientists in Antarctica are planning the continent's first ever St Patrick's Day parade.

Ireland • 14 Mar

The fencing runs for 1.6km in the Valley area of Acaill

Efforts to protect Acaill's endangered wading birds

A team of locals and conservationists have erected the largest temporary predation exclusion zone for wildlife in Ireland in Acaill, Co Mayo.

Connacht • 06 Mar

Lyn Fenton works as a patient advocate to raise awareness of cervical cancer and the benefits of the HPV vaccine

Ireland could eliminate cervical cancer, survivor says

A survivor of cervical cancer has said that Ireland has a chance of eliminating this form of cancer by 2040, if vaccination rates and screenings remain high.

Health • 06 Mar