Philip Bromwell

The only image of the interior of the Record Treasury at the Public Record Office of Ireland 1914 (Courtesy: National Archives of Ireland)

Groundbreaking project brings lost archive back to life

One hundred years ago this week, on 30 June 1922, the Public Record Office of Ireland was destroyed at the outset of the Civil War.

Ireland • 27 Jun 22

The group has set about protecting and restoring the biodiversity of the 5km Ballymoney stream

Community comes together to restore stream biodiversity

Neighbours in Co Wexford have come together to tackle a familiar problem for many coastal communities around Ireland - a stream that is prone to contamination.

Climate Heroes • 18 Jun 22

Eibhlin Fitzpatrick believes that minor changes to people's shopping habits can have a significant impact in tackling the climate crisis.

Westmeath eco store drives change in shopping habits

A global pandemic was never going to stop Eibhlin Fitzpatrick from opening her first business and setting about changing people's shopping habits.

Climate Heroes • 11 Jun 22

Yana Shpak, Sulamita Pyvovar and Olesia Borsuk had to leave their studies in Ukraine in the aftermath of the Russian invasion

Three months of war, three young lives changed utterly

Three months on from the start of the war in Ukraine, three Ukrainian music students who are now living in Ireland have been reflecting on how their lives have changed.

Ukraine • 24 May 22

Examination of the whale's carcass at the Regional Veterinary Laboratory in Cork (Picture: Dr Simon Berrow, IWDG)

Confirmation of new whale species to Ireland

The Irish Whale and Dolphin Group has confirmed the identification of a new whale species to Ireland.

Environment and Nature • 17 May 22

A partnership between Ulster University and RTÉ News saw eight student journalists team up with our reporters at the three count centres.

Young people's hopes after historic NI election

As the dust settles on a historic election in Northern Ireland, how do young people feel about the drastically changed political landscape?

NI Election 2022 • 08 May 22

Ukrainian refugee Taya Shvets is performing in 'SOLIDARITY' at the Abbey Theatre in Dublin this evening

Ukrainian refugee teen ready for the Abbey stage

A little over a month after fearing she would never dance again, a 15-year-old Ukrainian refugee is taking to the stage of Ireland's national theatre this evening.

Ukraine • 16 Apr 22

Olga Kiseleva wearing a Ukrainian flower crown at a protest at the Russian Embassy in Dublin

Young, Russian and anti-war - a protester's story

A young Russian woman who has become one of the most vocal and visible anti-war protesters in Dublin has spoken about how the invasion of Ukraine has left her "hating herself".

Ukraine • 30 Mar 22

Oksana Starzhinska, from Kyiv, and Anastasiia Zymovska, from Kharkiv, became emotional when they met in Dublin at the weekend

Emotional first meeting in Dublin for Ukrainian women

Two Ukrainian women whose worlds collided during the early days of the Russian invasion of their homeland have met face-to-face for the first time in Ireland.

Ukraine • 14 Mar 22

Reham Ghafarji is pledging all proceeds from sales of the soap to the Irish Red Cross Ukraine Appeal.

Syrian soap business pledges proceeds for Ukraine aid

A Syrian woman who runs a soap and skincare business has pledged to donate all proceeds from sales of a new soap in the colours of the Ukrainian flag to the Irish Red Cross Ukraine Appeal.

Ireland • 08 Mar 22