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Claudine Van Den Bergh Cooke is stepping from cabaret into law

Irish Moulin Rouge star stepping from cabaret into law

It was the final kick for the Irish star of the Moulin Rouge cabaret in Paris last night.

Ireland • 19 Jun 23

Dr Mary O'Riordan and Lisa O'Riordan developed the HaPPE compostable PPE apron

Cork cousins develop compostable PPE apron

Two Cork cousins have developed a compostable PPE apron to reduce plastic usage in the healthcare industry.

Climate Change • 17 Jun 23

RTÉ broadcaster Sarah McInerney sat her Leaving Cert in 1999

Watch: Leaving Cert and Me - Sarah McInerney

The Leaving Certificate can be a time of stress often accompanied with exam-themed anxiety dreams.

Leaving Cert • 03 Jun 23

RTÉ News Newscaster Sharon Tobin sat her Leaving Cert in 1997

Watch: Leaving Cert and Me - Sharon Tobin

There are some Leaving Cert papers you never forget for the rest of your life.

Leaving Cert • 03 Jun 23

Work & Technology Correspondent Brian O'Donovan sat his Leaving Cert in 1999

Watch: Leaving Cert and Me - Brian O'Donovan

The Leaving Certificate begins in a few days. But for our Work & Technology Correspondent, Brian O'Donovan, it has been 24 years.

Leaving Cert • 03 Jun 23

Students are experiencing stress and anxiety over accommodation shortage

Watch: Students share accommodation crisis experiences

An acute shortage of beds is having a "seriously worrying" impact on the pursuit of education, student mental health and the overall student experience, according to a new report.

Education • 23 May 23

Formal lawns at Trinity's front gates were dug up in July 2020 and replaced with meadow lawn turf that included 25 types of native Irish wildflower

Trinity wildflower meadow still creating a buzz

On International Biodiversity Day, the wildflower meadow at Trinity College in Dublin city centre is a blooming good demonstration of how to promote biodiversity in urban spaces.

Environment • 22 May 23

Melissa Jueken is the goatherder at Howth Head

New kids on the block help control fires at Howth Head

Thirty-seven young workers have begun learning how to control wildfires in a spectacular location overlooking Dublin Bay.

Dublin • 15 May 23

Colm Gavin is one of several farmers to take part in The Pearl Mussel Project

Eighth-generation Mayo farmer fights for pearl mussel

An eighth-generation sheep farmer from Co Mayo says he's determined to do his bit to ensure the survival of Ireland's longest living animal - the freshwater pearl mussel.

Climate Change • 22 Apr 23

A 'Keep the faith Joey' coffee cup at Jimmy's in Ballina

New business hopes Biden calls in for 'a cup of Joe'

The owner of a Ballina coffee shop which opened yesterday says he hopes US President Joe Biden calls in for 'a cup of Joe' later today.

Biden in Ireland • 14 Apr 23