Eleanor Mannion

How do businesses in Naas feel about Budget 2021?

From fears that their businesses will not survive to concerns about social isolation, loneliness and mental health - we asked businesses in Naas, Co Kildare, how they are feeling and coping ahead of Budget 2021.

budget 2021 • 12 Oct 20

The surplus fruit is available because of the fall in demand from cafes and restaurants impacted by Covid-19

Dublin-based chef turns food waste into ice cream

A Dublin-based chef has launched a range of "zero waste" gelatos using surplus fruits which otherwise would have ended up in landfill.

Ireland • 25 Sep 20

(L-R) Rory Musgrave, baritone; Lynda O'Connor, violin; Carla Vedres, viola; Sandra Oman, soprano; Gerald Peregrine, cello

'Covid Care Concerts' tour delights care home residents

A music company is touring classical and opera-based, outdoor concerts to residential care homes and hospitals across Ireland.

Covid Care Concerts • 18 Sep 20

Tim Carey chose three shops to support saying 'they add value to my life'

'Think about the city you want' - #adoptashop in Dublin

Online momentum has built for the #adoptashop movement which seeks to encourage support for businesses across Ireland through "conscientious shopping".

Dublin • 15 Sep 20

The New Community Men's Shed in Waterford city is the only one of its kind in the country

Men's shed 'community' helps those in Direct Provision

A men's shed specifically for men living in Direct Provision is celebrating its first anniversary this month.

Ireland • 08 Sep 20

Covid diaries capture Kildare lockdown memories

A Covid diary project reveals the impact of the lockdown on its Co Kildare participants with many discussing feelings of "loneliness, isolation, and despair" but also "a sense of optimism".

Coronavirus • 02 Sep 20

Prioritising student mental health in the curriculum

Starting or returning to secondary school can be stressful at the best of times, let alone during a global pandemic.

Back To School • 25 Aug 20

Anna Newell Theatre Adventures perform 'Sing Me to the Sea'

Garden theatre for children with special needs

A theatre company is touring its play to the gardens and driveways of children with profound and multiple learning difficulties.

Ireland • 21 Aug 20

Rockabill Island off the coast of Dublin

Bird colony wardens prepare for end of island solitude

The wardens of a rare seabird colony are preparing to return to the "new normal" having spent almost four months of the pandemic living on a tiny uninhabited island off the north Dublin coast.

Ireland • 18 Aug 20

A temporary roof is installed at St Patrick's Cathedral

Low tourism impacts St Patrick's Cathedral restoration

A €9.2m restoration of St Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin is well under way but low tourist numbers is impacting upon the continued funding of the project.

Dublin • 07 Aug 20