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Damien Enright

Damien Enright: People of the Rift valley have a long history of walking

ETHIOPIA will forever leave images of solitary walkers in my mind’s eye, lone men and women walking beside country roads or on paths across endless plains, miles from villages or any habitation, writes Damien Enright.

Mon, 06 Mar, 2017

Exploring Ethiopia: Novelties abound in the cradle of mankind on horn of Africa

Damien Enright recounts more tales from his travels in Ethiopia. 

Mon, 27 Feb, 2017

It’s a privilege to travel among dignified Ethiopians

LAST week, I said I’d be writing my next column from Ethiopia, and indeed I am, writes Damien Enright.

Mon, 20 Feb, 2017

I’m popping off to Ethiopia, but enjoy a riveting spring

Damien Enright is heading off to roam the highlands and lowlands of Ethopia but not before he leaves you with some springtime inspiration.

Mon, 13 Feb, 2017

Birds of a feather flock together at the West Cork Bird Race

Over 100 species of bird were spotted at the West Cork Bird Race, writes Damien Enright.

Mon, 06 Feb, 2017

Why all the ladies are smitten by our sexy, elegant boy

The heron is eye-candy indeed, and one can see how any lady heron who appreciates sheer in-your-face elegance and sartorial panache would be smitten, writes Damien Enright

Mon, 30 Jan, 2017

We’ll have to shout ‘stop’ to non-bio plastics, or else...

Damien Enright discusses the major pollution problems we’re encountering right now and the consequences we’ll afce if we don’t clean up our act.

Mon, 23 Jan, 2017

Bird Race is a sure way to kickstart the feelgood factor

The chance of seeing a fieldfare is one of the delights available at the Bird Race, writes Damien Enright

Mon, 16 Jan, 2017

Whither the withering winters of yesteryear?

Damien Enright looks at the sacrifices we make in the cold to be outdoors and whether or not they're worth it.

Mon, 09 Jan, 2017

Shedding some light on cave mysteries holding stunning art created by early Europeans

Damien Enright has some interesting artistic and historic insight into the cave artworks created by early European.

Mon, 02 Jan, 2017