Philip Bromwell

Cathelijne de Wit is a member of Wicklow Forest Bathing Guides - a group which came together following a pilot ecotourism training programme last year.

Back to nature: Forest bathing blossoming in Co Wicklow

While record numbers have taken up sea swimming during the pandemic, another form of 'bathing' is also growing in popularity in Co Wicklow - and no swimsuits are required.

Ireland • 22 Jan 22

The Walrus Swim Team finished their epic challenge in just under 13 hours yesterday evening

Irish swimmers set historic record in aid of charity

A team of six swimmers from Ireland have set an historic record - completing the North Channel swim from Ireland to Scotland, without wet suits, in winter.

Ireland • 15 Jan 22

'The Objects of Love' exhibition features a collection of precious family objects, photographs and documents belonging to Oliver Sears

Family's Holocaust story unfolds in Dublin exhibition

An exhibition telling the story of one Jewish family before, during and after World War II is being launched at Dublin Castle this evening.

Ireland • 13 Jan 22

Three of the young people who told us about their experiences as the pandemic continued to upend their lives in 2021

Quaran-teen: Reflections on a challenging year

Over the past year, RTÉ News has shone a light on some of Ireland's most inspiring teenagers in our 'Quaran-teen' series of reports.

2021 in Review • 23 Dec 21

People gathered at Newgrange in Co Meath for the winter solstice sunrise

People gather at Newgrange for winter solstice sunrise

People gathered at Newgrange in Co Meath this morning for the Winter Solstice - the astronomical phenomenon that marks the shortest day and the longest night of the year.

Leinster • 21 Dec 21

16-year-old Anthony Gorman's reindeer decorations are now in stock in selected Dunnes Stores outlets, including Tullamore Bridge Centre

Offaly teen's reindeer flying off supermarket shelves

A Co Offaly teenager's reindeer decorations have made it onto the shelves of a major supermarket chain.

Ireland • 19 Nov 21

Trinity Assyriologist Dr Martin Worthington provided translations in Babylonian for Marvel Studios' Eternals

Trinity expert helps bring Babylonian to big screen

An academic at Trinity College Dublin has helped Hollywood breathe new life into a long-dead language.

Ireland • 09 Nov 21

Ashe Conrad-Jones and Catherine Cleary run a social enterprise which 'makes forests in small spaces'

Tackling the climate crisis, a pocket forest at a time

The barrage of announcements, pledges and promises coming from the COP26 summit this week may have left many of us feeling overwhelmed - perhaps even a little helpless.

Climate Change • 04 Nov 21