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A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

<p>A visit to Daniel's Island on Kenmare River, County Kerry. Picture: Dan MacCarthy</p>

outdoors

Islands of Ireland: Kenmare Bay — still called a river thanks to a lord who wanted to ensure fishing rights

This 'river island' is rocky and small but is a lovely spot for a picnic if you happen to be passing by on a boat

<p>Scientists at the University of Zurich fitted sensors to the heads of four female reindeer and monitored the electrical waves of their brains. Picture: Ben Birchall/PA Wire</p>

outdoors

Multi-tasking reindeer continue chewing the cud even when asleep

<p>Dandelion flowers abound in spring and continue right throughout the summer</p>

outdoors

Here’s why we should stop weeding. Learn to love our dandelions and brambles

Anja Murray: Lots to learn — and like — about lichens

outdoors

Anja Murray: Lots to learn — and like — about lichens

Damien Enright: Lichens can be the flowers of winter

home and gardens

Damien Enright: Lichens can be the flowers of winter

Natural health: Lichen - a chronic skin disorder

general

Natural health: Lichen - a chronic skin disorder