Philip Bromwell

The roof of the early medieval roundhouse reconstruction at UCD has been thatched in oaten straw.

Medieval roundhouse build nears completion at UCD

A reconstruction of an early medieval roundhouse is nearing completion on the grounds of University College Dublin (UCD).

Ireland • 16 Nov 22

Earth Prize was created by The Earth Foundation (stock image)

Irish students urged to submit entries for Earth Prize

Pupils from schools across Ireland are being encouraged to take part in a €200,000 sustainability competition.

Ireland • 14 Nov 22

Irish hip-hop artist The Accidental Rapper uses music to tackle society's biggest issues

Activist uses hip-hop and rap to convey climate message

For as long as people have been writing songs, music has been used to tackle society's biggest issues.

Climate Change • 11 Nov 22

Dr Colin Kelleher inspects seed which is being processed for the National Seed Bank.

Banking on seeds to safeguard Ireland's biodiversity

A quiet corner of the National Botanic Gardens on a mild autumnal morning isn't the first place you might expect to hear the word 'doomsday' crop up in conversation.

Climate Heroes • 05 Nov 22

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