Sandhoppers for breakfast? It’s just not cricket

Climate crisis activists insist that they are not a threat after their planned protest forced the cancellation of a ‘five-star’ bug hotel opening event in Cork city.

The study published in the Scientific Review shows that over 40% of insect species are threatened worldwide.

The windscreen of my father’s Ford prefect was peppered with dead insects. Even short journeys, especially nocturnal ones, added to the carnage.

The Food Safety Authority says its hotline is getting frequent reports about food contaminated with foreign objects including insects, glass and chewing gum.

Spectators were fascinated at the Galway International Arts Festival when giant fire-breathing insects took over the streets.

In the frosty part of the Midlands where I live you have to plant your potatoes quite late. I have learnt to wait until April is well established.