Eleanor Mannion

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

The pop-art mural paying tribute to the US President in Ballina

High hopes for Biden selfie in front of Ballina mural

US President Joe Biden has already taken - and appeared in - several selfies during his visit to Ireland. Hopes are high that he poses for another later today - in front of the mural paying tribute to him in Ballina.

Biden in Ireland • 14 Apr 23

In this video, we look at who were the key figures at the table on that momentous day 25 years ago

Key players who helped bring peace to Northern Ireland

Who were the key players who got the Good Friday Agreement across the line and helped bring an end to decades of violence in Northern Ireland?

Good Friday Agreement • 05 Apr 23

A 3D model of megalithic artwork from Dowth Hall Passage Tomb in Co Meath

New images of megalithic tomb art mark winter solstice

As the winter solstice is celebrated at Newgrange in Co Meath, 3D images of artwork from the nearby Dowth Hall Passage Tomb are being made available for the public to view online for the first time.

Leinster • 21 Dec 22

Mary Fleming and Oileán Carter-Stritch of Change Clothes Crumlin

Clothing project urges people to swap, not shop

'Tis the season of overconsumption, as Christmas brings a shopping frenzy like no other.

Climate Heroes • 10 Dec 22

Wildacres is a 17.5-acre mosaic of habitats along the Redcross river

From agricultural land to nature reserve in five years

A couple who in five years transformed agricultural land in Co Wicklow into a nature reserve hope to inspire others to take action to halt biodiversity loss.

Climate Heroes • 26 Nov 22

Revolution Farm & Kitchen co-founders Paddy Arnold and James Egan

Lockdown project spawns mushroom farm with big ideas

A project which began in lockdown in 2020 has spawned a small business with big ideas of becoming a model sustainable food system in Dublin.

Climate Heroes • 19 Nov 22

The climate crisis is no laughing matter, but comedian and activist Diane O'Connor believes comedy is a great way to get people to talk about it.

Can comedy help in dealing with the climate crisis?

As COP27 rolls into its second week, many of us who have been following developments at the United Nations climate conference may be feeling a little bit overwhelmed.

Climate Heroes • 12 Nov 22

The woodland warriors have been gathering the nuts and seeds at Ardan Wood

From small acorns, expanding an ancient Irish woodland

Volunteers have been spending autumn weekends foraging for native seed as part of efforts to expand an ancient Irish woodland for the first time in over 200 years.

Climate Heroes • 22 Oct 22