Columns - Irish Examiner

Donal Hickey

Tyres are a curse on landscape

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

Mon, 27 Feb, 2017

Duhallow students exemplars of the Green School initiative

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.

Mon, 20 Feb, 2017

Drones serve a significant purpose to the outdoors

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

Mon, 13 Feb, 2017

How to find flighty frogs

The common frog is the only species of frog found in Ireland and is listed as an internationally important species, writes Donal Hickey.

Mon, 06 Feb, 2017

Invader threat to Killarney from rhododendron

Rhododendron is a threat to Ireland’s first national park, writes Donal Hickey

Mon, 30 Jan, 2017

Be picky with the flowers you pick

Spring is almost here and the temptation to brighten up our homes with freshly picked wildflowers will come but Donal Hickey wants us to pause before we pick.

Mon, 23 Jan, 2017

Rescuing bogs ticks all boxes for nature and climate change

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

Mon, 16 Jan, 2017