The past month to six weeks has seen Ireland experience its hottest and driest weather since the summer of 1976. And the only...
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Climate Change Now a Hot Topic
Climate Change Now a Hot Topic
Given the extreme heat of last few weeks, conversations about climate change are becoming increasingly mainstream – and...
Staying Sun Safe During Heatwave
Staying Sun Safe During Heatwave
The South East coast has enjoyed a booming June due in no small part to the fantastic spell of sunny weather, with the Tramore...
Mental Health Services Must be Safeguarded
Mental Health Services Must be Safeguarded
“This Office is concerned with staffing problems in the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) which means...
Contrasts on Litter Front
Contrasts on Litter Front
Cigarette butts remain the most prominent form of litter on Ireland’s streets: that’s the major funding revealed in...
Hurlers Make an Early Exit
Hurlers Make an Early Exit
Waterford began their memorable run to the 2017 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Final on June 18th last year when they exited the...
Water Safety in Grim Focus
Water Safety in Grim Focus
While the strides made to successfully reduce deaths on Irish roads have been justly lauded and reported upon, the level of...
Housing Summit is a necessary step
Housing Summit is a necessary step
City & County Councillors, speaking at last Thursday’s Plenary Council meeting in City Hall, want a housing summit to...
History Should Be Cherished
History Should Be Cherished
President Michael D Higgins was on the money on Monday last when calling for History to be retained as a core subject up to...
Vicky's Stance Will Save Lives
Vicky's Stance Will Save Lives
“I said to (Simon Harris): ‘Basically, look, what has happened to me is awful, but, you know, I believe in this...
Hard Brexit Threat Grows
Hard Brexit Threat Grows
The threat of a hard border on this island is growing after the EU rejected a proposed ‘special technology border’...
A Tough Time on the Farm
A Tough Time on the Farm
Farmers have been on tenterhooks these past few weeks, waiting for Spring to finally arrive. Even after a relatively dry week,...
