Philip Bromwell

Lidl says it provided more than 80,000 free period products from May to December last year (stock image)

80,000 free period products provided under Lidl scheme

Retailer Lidl has said it has provided more than 80,000 free period products as part of efforts to combat period poverty.

Ireland • 09 Feb 22

Volunteers detailed exactly what they collected during yesterday's clean up in Tallaght

Volunteers catalogue rubbish found in Dodder tributary

Volunteers in Dublin who regularly collect rubbish from the River Dodder and its tributaries have catalogued one of their largest clean-ups yet.

Environment • 31 Jan 22

Swimmers training at Clontarf Baths in Dublin for tomorrow's Ice Mile event

Chilly challenge awaits ice mile swimmers in Dublin

Twenty-five people are preparing to take on one of the toughest swimming tests on the planet - an 'ice mile' at the Clontarf Baths in Dublin.

Ireland • 28 Jan 22

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