Philip Bromwell

More than 700 granite blocks from the facade of the old Abbey Theatre have been kept in Joan Hanly's garden for the past 62 years

Dreams of restoring Abbey stones rekindled 62 years on

A 93-year-old woman says it will mean "everything" if her late husband's dream of restoring the building blocks of the original Abbey Theatre is finally realised.

Ireland • 05 Jan 24

Student Dearbhla Richardson is a member of the UCC delegation at COP28

UCC student urges more access for global south at COP

The world is watching as countries attempt to broker a final deal at the UN's climate summit, COP28.

Climate Change • 12 Dec 23

Scientists from the NatPro Centre at Trinity College are harnessing the medicinal power of Irish boglands

From local lore to lab, unlocking nature's pharmacy

Science Week draws to a close this weekend after hundreds of events on the theme of what it means to be human in today's world, and how the decisions we make today, will impact humans of the future.

Environment • 18 Nov 23

It is now believed that Emily Hand was most likely abducted and is being held by Hamas in Gaza

'We want to love her again' - Dad of missing Emily Hand

The father of an eight-year-old Irish-Israeli girl who is understood to have been abducted by Hamas during the 7 October attacks has said he will "never let her out of my sight" if the family can get her back alive.

Middle East • 07 Nov 23

Baby Clodagh was rescued from the Midleton floods in a JCB (Pics: Lynette Byrne)

New mum recalls journey home through floods in JCB

One week on from the floods that brought devastation to parts of the southwest, stories of remarkable community spirit and cooperation are still emerging.

Ireland • 25 Oct 23

Sami Alagha and his family, who are all Irish citizens, were in Gaza City for an extended holiday when Israel began its bombardment.

Life in Gaza through the eyes of a Dublin schoolboy

An eight-year-old boy from Dublin who became trapped in Gaza after Israel began its air strikes against Hamas has given an insight into life in the besieged enclave.

Middle East • 23 Oct 23