Philip Bromwell

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

Racheal Diyaolu is stranded in the Ukrainian city of Sumy

Rescue bid for Irish student in Ukraine appears to fail

Efforts to rescue stranded Irish medical student Racheal Diyaolu from the Ukrainian city of Sumy appear to have failed.

Ukraine • 06 Mar 22

Racheal Diyaolu, from Carlow, is stranded in the Ukrainian city of Sumy

'Just trying to stay positive' - stranded Irish student

A 19-year-old Irish medical student who is stranded in the Ukrainian city of Sumy has provided a fresh insight into her life in the war-torn country.

Ireland • 03 Mar 22

For several weeks, murmurations have been mesmerising onlookers at Lough Ennell, Co Westmeath. (Pic: INPHO/James Crombie)

The murmuration 'chasers' of Lough Ennell on a new high

Almost a year ago today, James Crombie took a photograph that would take flight around the world.

Leinster • 01 Mar 22

Lidl says it provided more than 80,000 free period products from May to December last year (stock image)

80,000 free period products provided under Lidl scheme

Retailer Lidl has said it has provided more than 80,000 free period products as part of efforts to combat period poverty.

Ireland • 09 Feb 22

Volunteers detailed exactly what they collected during yesterday's clean up in Tallaght

Volunteers catalogue rubbish found in Dodder tributary

Volunteers in Dublin who regularly collect rubbish from the River Dodder and its tributaries have catalogued one of their largest clean-ups yet.

Environment • 31 Jan 22

Swimmers training at Clontarf Baths in Dublin for tomorrow's Ice Mile event

Chilly challenge awaits ice mile swimmers in Dublin

Twenty-five people are preparing to take on one of the toughest swimming tests on the planet - an 'ice mile' at the Clontarf Baths in Dublin.

Ireland • 28 Jan 22

Cathelijne de Wit is a member of Wicklow Forest Bathing Guides - a group which came together following a pilot ecotourism training programme last year.

Back to nature: Forest bathing blossoming in Co Wicklow

While record numbers have taken up sea swimming during the pandemic, another form of 'bathing' is also growing in popularity in Co Wicklow - and no swimsuits are required.

Ireland • 22 Jan 22

The Walrus Swim Team finished their epic challenge in just under 13 hours yesterday evening

Irish swimmers set historic record in aid of charity

A team of six swimmers from Ireland have set an historic record - completing the North Channel swim from Ireland to Scotland, without wet suits, in winter.

Ireland • 15 Jan 22