More than 100 scientists will begin cutting-edge research into renewable energy technology at a new €15m research lab which is due to open in Cork harbour within months.

An Irish medic and gunshot wounds expert, who headed up the trauma unit which inspired the hit US TV medical drama ER, is to be honoured by his university.

The increasing popularity of electric cars is set to have a major effect on transportation in Ireland, according to the Evening Echo.

Irish researchers have begun work on developing an antidote for the potentially deadly lion’s mane jellyfish sting.

Ireland plans to become the first country in the world to use “floating off-shore wind turbines” which it is envisaged will supply the national grid with green electricity within the next six years.

Ireland could create more than 50,000 jobs, if there was an aggressive development of the marine renewable energy sector, according to Tony Lewis.

In a week that saw the end of our international bailout and a return to the international markets, there was more good news yesterday with the announcement of a new energy research centre for Cork.

A new €29m research centre could put Ireland at the forefront of the marine renewable energy research sector.

Research into wave energy and how to screen babies for diseases are among the five projects from University College Cork chosen for a funding boost.