From apron to fertilizer
Alissa MacMillan
Q: I had to go to the hospital recently and couldn’t believe how much waste is generated from items being used and thrown...
Fota Wildlife Park announces the birth of two endangered Northern cheetah...
Fota Wildlife Park is delighted to announce the birth of two endangered Northern cheetah cubs (Acinonyx jubatus soemmeringii), a male and female, born on...
Bereaved parents urged to seek support
A charity which supports bereaved parents is urging people to reach out for support, reminding them that nobody needs to grieve alone.
To mark National...
Struggling to juggle school drops and collection with work?
Following the new year reopening of schools across the country following the Christmas break, new research shows more than half of parents struggle with...
From borrowed tools to noise complaints – how Irish neighbours really...
Neighbourly life has long been a defining feature of Irish communities, but modern living is reshaping how people connect with those living nearby. Hybrid...
Cian launches Denim Day for Dementia for The Alzheimer Society of...
Professional rugby player Cian Prendergast is calling on people to get involved with The Alzheimer Society of Ireland (The ASI)’s 8th annual Denim Day...
Invasive species for sale
By Alissa MacMillan
Q: I heard that cherry laurel is an invasive species in Ireland but is still being sold in shops. Is that true?
A: You...
Fota Wildlife Park invites public to help name new black-and-white Colobus...
Fota Wildlife Park is delighted to announce the birth of a black-and-white colobus monkey (Colobus guereza), born on the 30th of October to parents...
Shark launches glow-boosting at-home facial system
Shark, the innovative home and beauty technology brand, announces the launch of the Shark FacialPro Glow, a glow-boosting at-home facial system designed to elevate...
Slop, vibe coding and glazing: AI dominates 2025’s words of the year
Gail Flanagan, University of Limerick
For us linguists, the flurry of “word of the year” announcements from dictionaries and publishers is a holiday tradition as...
