They are the unsung heroes in many communities. The friendly face and reassuring presence at the start of countless children’s school days. And they can send parents away with a pep in their step from the school run too. And now, a new initiative is to …
It is just before 5am at the East Coast Nature Reserve. The site is drenched in darkness but alive with birdsong, one of the loudest sounds in nature. This 220-acre nature reserve in Kilcoole, Co Wicklow, belongs to BirdWatch Ireland, the country’s largest …
How her father’s emigration, teachers and a local library changed life trajectory for ‘Irish Independent’ journalist Gabija Gataveckaite: Ireland gave my family a new lease of life Today at 03:30 I’ve spent the vast majority of my life in Ireland, and a …
They remain one of the largest non-Irish ethnic groups here Young people show their support for the European Union May 9, 2003, during an EU promotional event in Wroclaw, Poland. Photo: Getty Images Today at 03:30 Bertie Ahern looked like a stressed-out …
The swearing in ceremony is part of a growing tradition led by Officer Steve Ford of the Ector County ISD Police Department. ECTOR COUNTY, Texas — It was a proud day for 18 students at Ireland Elementary Friday, as they were sworn in as junior police …
From Sydney to Vancouver, Paris to Amsterdam, Irish expats tell us how their attitude to saving, spending and investing changed when they left Ireland Life in a new country can change a person's relationship with money. Today at 03:30 Sean Byrne (44) …
Individuals who take liraglutide or semaglutide for weight loss reduce their alcohol consumption by almost two-thirds in four months, new research being presented at this year’s European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2025) has found. Alcohol use disorder is a …
2004 World Indoor medallist David McCarthy aiming to have five teams running at the Europeans next year David McCarthy, the Irish national relay co-ordinator. Pic: Sportsfile Today at 03:30 When Ireland won its first relay medal at a global senior …
The American president’s announcement of a 100pc tariff on non-US films has caused consternation but could also serve as a wake-up call Darth Vader and Chewbacca on a boat trip to the Skelligs. Photo: Charles McQuillan/Getty Images Kim Bielenberg and …
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