Eleanor Mannion

The meadow turf lawn includes 25 types of native Irish wildflower

Trinity plants wildflower meadow on College Green

Trinity College Dublin has begun transforming its manicured front lawns on College Green into bee-friendly wildflower meadows after the public voted in favour of it.

Environment • 31 Jul 20

Benat Broderick says there is no excuse for not wearing a face covering

Teenager with CF urges use of face coverings

A Dublin teenager living with cystic fibrosis has spoken of the importance of people wearing face coverings to help protect the vulnerable in our society.

Coronavirus • 30 Jul 20

The 100th humpback whale identified in Irish waters off the coast of Kerry (Pic: Nick Massett)

Humpbacks have a whale of a time in Irish waters

The Irish Whale and Dolphin Group (IWDG) says the humpback whale has reached and passed an "important and remarkable milestone" off the Irish coast.

Ireland • 27 Jul 20

Mariana Rampazzo with a student at her outdoor flying trapeze school

Ireland's first outdoor flying trapeze school opens

Ireland's first outdoor flying trapeze school has opened in Dublin offering classes in the art of the famous circus act.

Ireland • 23 Jul 20

Feargal Ó Cuinneagáin walks through his species-rich meadow

Farming to bring corncrake back from near extinction

A vet is farming land in Co Mayo with the aim of helping the dwindling corncrake population survive in Ireland.

Ireland • 17 Jul 20

Aoibhinn Breslin with Buddy the equine therapy horse

Equine therapy home visits 'a joy' for children

An education centre for blind and multi-disabled children has started equine therapy home visits for youngsters who had been missing their sessions due to the Covid-19 restrictions.

Coronavirus • 03 Jul 20

The Doyle family outside their home in Kildare Town

Kildare grandfather beats Covid-19 after 57 days in ICU

A Kildare man has beaten Covid-19 after being on life support in ICU for 57 days.

Coronavirus • 20 Jun 20

Cocooner MJ O'Brien has signed up to The Poetry Line

The Poetry Line offers connection to those cocooning

An initiative offering support and connection to people who are cocooning during Covid-19 restrictions is taking place across Ireland.

Ireland • 18 Jun 20

Three women talk about the racism they experienced growing up black and Irish

Growing up black and Irish - three women's experiences

The death of George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter marches that have followed have made headlines the world over.

Ireland • 16 Jun 20

Hannah McSorley and her paddling pool of tadpoles

Tyrone teenager's tadpole tales are a hit on TikTok

A Co Tyrone teenager's video diary of her collection of tadpoles has become a hit online leading to a deal with a US influencer agency.

Ulster • 11 Jun 20