Philip Bromwell

Michelle Moloughney is the co-founder of Ireland's first digital platform for reusable takeaway packaging

Reusable takeaway packaging on menu in Dublin cafes

Several food and drink businesses in Dublin have joined forces with the aim of drastically reducing single-use plastic packaging waste.

Climate Heroes • 29 Oct 22

Archaeologist Niall Brady next to the exposed 18th century sea wall in Dublin Port.

Dublin's 18th century sea wall uncovered during works

A section of Dublin's original 18th century sea wall has been discovered beneath a former electricity substation in the city's port.

Ireland • 05 Oct 22

Tadhg Murphy and Chloe Crombie are among the people who feature in the exhibition.
(Courtesy: James Crombie/Inpho)

New exhibition celebrates people with Down syndrome

Ireland's most feted press photographer is preparing for his first exhibition - on a subject close to his heart.

Ireland • 03 Oct 22

Ruairí Holohan is attending the Transforming Education Summit which takes place during the 77th session of the UN General Assembly

Louth teen to speak about mental health on global stage

A teenager from Co Louth is preparing to deliver a speech on mental health in schools at a major event taking place during UN General Assembly week in New York.

Education • 16 Sep 22

A new study reveals that the circles of basking sharks seen in recent years off the Co Clare coast are animals engaged in courtship behaviour (Picture: Dr Simon Berrow, Irish Basking Shark Group)

Study reveals basking sharks are 'speed dating'

Rarely observed circling formations of basking sharks in Irish waters have been explained as 'speed dating' displays in a new study.

Environment • 09 Sep 22

Candidates can view their grades by logging on to the Candidate Self Service Portal on examinations.ie

Portal, points and perspective - navigating results day

The wait is almost over for more than 60,000 Leaving Cert students, with results due to be issued online at 10am.

Education • 02 Sep 22

The White-tailed Sea Eagle chick at the nest at Glengarriff, Co Cork (Courtesy: Alan McCarthy)

'Attentive' eagle Brendan rearing chick in Co Cork

Conservationists are celebrating after a male Irish-bred white-tailed sea eagle successfully reared a chick for the first time in over 100 years.

Munster • 08 Aug 22

Wexford Sub Aqua Club members Emma Byrne and Ivan Donoghue on one of the club's beach clean-ups

Volunteer litter pickers dive in to keep coast clean

With many parts of the country expecting another dry, sunny spell, environmental organisations are reminding people to protect and care for Ireland's waterways, coastline and marine life.

Climate Heroes • 06 Aug 22