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President Michael D Higgins is greeted by President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa of Portugal

President calls for climate action at meeting in Porto

President Michael D Higgins is in Portugal to attend an annual meeting of EU presidents known as the Arraiolos Group.

Ireland • 06 Oct 23

15-year-old Daniel Fee credits his love of film to his parents who are deaf

Dublin teen dreams of trip to Hollywood

A teenage film fanatic from Dublin is dreaming of a trip to a Hollywood film set - after receiving a personal invite from 'Avengers' director Joe Russo.

Dublin • 22 Sep 23

Lianne Quigley interpreting a performance of 'Once in a Lifetime'

Project aims to transform theatre for Deaf community

A unique project is aiming to transform theatre for Deaf audiences by making performances more accessible and inclusive.

Dublin • 21 Sep 23

Organisers are putting the final touches in place to the Electric Picnic site

We would love 50/50 gender split at EP - festival chief

The Festival Director of Electric Picnic has said he would love to have an even representation of male and female headliners at the event.

Leinster • 29 Aug 23

Leaving Cert 2023: What are the key dates to watch out for next?

Leaving Cert 2023: Key dates to watch out for next

Now that the Leaving Cert results are out, what are the key dates to watch out for next?

Leaving Certificate • 26 Aug 23

Paul Cunningham did not achieve a crucial honour in English in order to qualify for his preferred college course

Watch: Leaving Cert and Me - Paul Cunningham

For some, the Leaving Cert results can throw up an unexpected setback in terms of disappointing grades on the road to your dream college course.

Leaving Cert • 24 Aug 23

RTÉ News Midlands Correspondent Sinéad Hussey remembers feeling relieved on her Leaving Cert results day

Watch: Leaving Cert and Me - Sinéad Hussey

RTÉ News Midlands Correspondent Sinéad Hussey would tell her younger self that even though she did not get her top college course choice, she got the right choice for her.

Leaving Cert • 23 Aug 23

RTÉ sports presenter Evanne Ní Chuilinn remembers feeling hopeful on her Leaving Cert results day

Watch: Leaving Cert and Me - Evanne Ní Chuilinn

After two years of hard work, students across the country will discover the results of their Leaving Certificate exams this Friday.

Leaving Certificate • 22 Aug 23

The tern family is a group of migratory seabirds which visit Ireland each summer to breed

Bird flu having 'harrowing' impact on seabird colony

Wardens looking after one of Europe's most important seabird colonies off the coast of north Co Dublin have described the 'harrowing' challenges of dealing with a developing bird flu outbreak.

Environment and Nature • 14 Jul 23

25-year-old Conor Dillon is one of 98 Gaisce Gold Award medallists

Gold winner hopes to inspire others with disabilities

An advocate for young people with disabilities hopes his Gaisce Gold Medal Award will inspire others to challenge themselves.

Dublin • 07 Jul 23