A POD of bottlenose dolphins, which many people believed were confined to the lower reaches of the Shannon Estuary, have been found up to 30km outside that range, a new study shows.

Stories regularly circulate about crashes and near misses involving motorists and out-of-control deer which get onto public roads from Killarney National Park, writes Donal Hickey. 

Doing a bit of travelling around the country it was hard to ignore the huge amount of discarded tyres blighting the landscape.

A HEARTENING sign of hope is that so many young people are growing up with an appreciation of the natural world, hugely boosted by initiatives like Green Schools, writes Donal Hickey.

Donal Hickey believes the technological advancements in drones could have a significant impact on Ireland’s vegetation, if used properly.

Apart from the natural beauty of bogs and their importance for nature, there’s also the bigger picture of tackling climate change, writes Donal Hickey

Munster Blackwater's otter population is in good health and it's a great start to the year, says Donal Hickey.