Philip Bromwell

Professor Jennifer McElwain inspects one of the orchids which have popped up in Trinity College Dublin.

Orchids in Dublin city centre thanks to 'No Mow May'

Two species of orchids have been discovered growing on the campus of Trinity College in Dublin city centre, much to the surprise and delight of botanists.

Climate Change • 03 Jul 23

Drone footage captured yesterday showed a group of 20 animals in the approaches to the Waterford Estuary near Arthurstown. (Courtesy: Damien Burke)

Whale pod seen near Waterford Estuary may now be at sea

The Irish Whale and Dolphin Group says there have been no further sightings of a pod of long-finned pilot whales off the Co Wexford coast following an initial search this morning.

Ireland • 20 Jun 23

24-year-old Conor Leech's grandmother, Bridget McDermott, lost three of her children in the Stardust fire

Student aims to bring Stardust story to young peers

A graphic design student from Dublin says he is determined to bring the story of the Stardust tragedy to younger generations.

Stardust • 08 Jun 23

Campaigners say public transport users should be able to access the nature and hiking locations on Dublin's doorstep

Calls grow for better bus access to Dublin mountains

As calls grow for better bus links to the Dublin mountains, campaigners say we need to rethink how we view public transport.

Environment • 20 May 23

The Drogheda Male Voice Choir delighted onlookers with a stirring rendition of the Liverpool FC anthem

Irish choir on carousel turns heads with LFC anthem

A holidaying Irish choir took to a carousel to treat onlookers in an Italian town to a stirring rendition of the Liverpool FC anthem You'll Never Walk Alone.

News Lens • 15 May 23

Lough Beagh, part of Glenveagh National Park in Co Donegal

Earthquake felt in Co Donegal overnight

The Irish National Seismic Network has confirmed a 2.5 magnitude earthquake occurred in Co Donegal during the early hours of this morning.

Regional • 06 May 23

Mark Redden used wood sourced and salvaged in Ireland for his latest currach build, including recycled garden furniture.

Recycled furniture part of currach build in Temple Bar

Dublin's Temple Bar is known for its craic agus ceol, but in recent weeks, visitors may have come across a currach too.

Dublin • 28 Apr 23

Video: The week US President Joe Biden came 'home'

From Belfast to Ballina... it was quite the week for US President Joe Biden.

Biden in Ireland • 15 Apr 23

Trinity College holds Ireland's only copy of Shakespeare's First Folio.

Can you solve the mystery of Shakespeare's First Folio?

As Ireland's only copy of Shakespeare's First Folio goes on display at Trinity College Dublin, staff are appealing for the public's help in deciphering the mysterious inscriptions on one of its pages.

Ireland • 13 Apr 23

The street art scene in Belfast stands in sharp contrast to the political murals of the past.

'We speak wall' - Street art paints new picture of NI

Northern Ireland has a rich history of murals detailing decades of conflict and division. But in recent years, there has been a growth in street art - featuring themes, styles and techniques which are in sharp contrast to the political works of the past.

Good Friday Agreement • 08 Apr 23