Philip Bromwell

The Dodder Action Group says this is the largest single clean up that it has ever done.

Volunteers remove 200 bags of rubbish from River Dodder

Volunteers have removed 200 bags of rubbish from a "swamp" blighting one of the tributaries of the River Dodder in Dublin.

Environment • 07 Aug 21

Organisers say the collection of street art pieces in Dún Laoghaire forms an open-air gallery in the town

Street artists turn Dún Laoghaire into open-air gallery

Street artists have been putting the finishing touches to a series of large murals in Dún Laoghaire in Dublin.

Dublin • 30 Jun 21

One of the first Syrian refugees to have been resettled to Ireland, Fadi Almasri has opened a pharmacy in rural Carlow

Syrian refugee opens pharmacy in Co Carlow village

One of the first Syrian refugees to have been resettled to Ireland has opened a pharmacy in rural Carlow.

Ireland • 25 Jun 21

Dubliner Emily Cannon, an Astrophysics PhD student at KU Leuven in Belgium, has been investigating the mysterious dimming of the Betelgeuse star.

Irish PhD student helps solve mystery of dimming star

An Irish PhD student has been reflecting on the "incredible" experience of helping to solve the mystery of the dimming Betelgeuse star.

Astronomy • 18 Jun 21

Dr Enda O'Connor formed Serial Sevens during the first wave of the pandemic

Front line to bass line for Dublin doctors in a band

Two doctors from Dublin who formed a band while they were both recovering from Covid-19 during the first wave of the pandemic are hoping to record an album.

Coronavirus • 09 Jun 21

Kathleen Galligan (L) and Margaret Gilna 'have been best buddies all their lives', according to family members

Twins kept apart by pandemic reunited for 90th birthday

Twin sisters who have been kept apart by the Covid-19 pandemic are celebrating their 90th birthdays in style.

News Lens • 08 Jun 21

The whale mosaic has been created from thousands of shards of pottery washed ashore in Rosslare

Tale of the mosaic whale nears completion in Rosslare

A Co Wexford art project that connects shipwrecks, a blue whale and a 77-year-old woman's extraordinary collection of pieces of pottery, is nearing completion.

Ireland • 03 Jun 21

Before and after pictures reveal the scale of the restoration project at 18 Ormond Quay in Dublin

Dublin conservation project wins top European award

A project to conserve a 19th century merchant building on the banks of the River Liffey in Dublin has won one of Europe's top heritage honours.

Dublin • 25 May 21

Bell ringing is facing an uncertain future in Ireland, because of a dwindling number of skilled ringers.

Appeal for young bell ringers to keep tradition alive

As in-person religious services resumed this week following the easing of Covid-19 restrictions, bells rang out from one of Dublin's five remaining manual bell towers for the first time this year.

Ireland • 16 May 21

Some of the ducklings being cared for by the DSPCA this morning

DSPCA 'inundated' with calls over sale of ducklings

The DSPCA says it has been "inundated" with calls and inquiries from members of the public about teenagers and children buying ducklings from street sellers for as little as €5.

Ireland • 11 May 21