Philip Bromwell

Sea swimmers continue to flock to coastal locations during the winter months

Sea swimming surge continues even as temperatures drop

Sea swimming exploded in popularity in Ireland last year and that surge has continued, even as air and water temperatures have dropped.

Ireland • 27 Jan 21

Adam King shows Late Late Toy Show host Ryan Tubridy his 'virtual hug'

Adam King's 'virtual hug' lights up buildings

The six-year-old boy from Co Cork, whose 'virtual hug' provided one of television's most memorable moments last year, is lighting up buildings across the country tonight.

Ireland • 21 Jan 21

Jim Schofield is building his own boat at home in Co Wicklow to fulfil a lifelong dream of sailing solo across the Atlantic

Sailor embarks on 'perfect pandemic project' in Wicklow

An amateur sailor is building his own boat at home in Co Wicklow to fulfil a lifelong dream of sailing solo across the Atlantic.

Ireland • 11 Jan 21

People in the funeral industry reflect on a year in which the way we grieve our dead 'changed overnight'

Unsung Heroes: Ireland's funeral workers

Among the most profound changes to have occurred in 2020 is the way in which we grieve our dead.

Coronavirus • 23 Dec 20

Ireland's delivery drivers are among the unsung heroes who have kept us going through the pandemic

Unsung heroes: Ireland's delivery drivers

Throughout a year of lockdowns and reopenings, various sectors of the country's workforce, many of whom are not always prominent in the public eye, have kept us going.

Coronavirus • 21 Dec 20

Workers at Dublin Airport are facing the quietest Christmas in decades

Airport staff face quietest Christmas in decades

A year ago today, Dublin Airport announced it was looking forward to its busiest Christmas on record. Twelve months and one pandemic later, staff are all too aware that this festive period will be the quietest in decades.

Coronavirus • 16 Dec 20

Dublin Airport estimates that just 137,000 people are due to travel through the airport this Christmas compared to almost 1.2 million last year

Dublin Airport predicts 88% slump in passenger numbers

Passenger numbers at Dublin Airport for the Christmas season are expected to be down by 88% compared to the same time last year, as Covid-19 continues to have a devastating impact on traffic levels at Irish airports.

Business • 11 Dec 20

Ruairí Holohan spoke to the Taoiseach over Zoom about society and the LGBTQ+ community

Gay teenager tells Taoiseach of homophobic bullying

A teenager from Drogheda has spoken with the Taoiseach about the everyday homophobia he experiences.

Ireland • 20 Nov 20

Úna O'Connor has dedicated her latest work to her father who died after contracting Covid-19

Photographer's tribute to late father who had Covid-19

A photographer from Dublin has dedicated her latest work to her father who died after contracting Covid-19.

Coronavirus • 12 Nov 20

Anthony Gorman has been 'inundated' with orders for his handmade reindeer decorations

Christmas reindeer orders fly in for Co Offaly teen

A teenager from Co Offaly has been "inundated" with orders for his handmade reindeer decorations after his mother put up a post in a popular Facebook group.

Ireland • 09 Nov 20