The well-publicised deer cull in Killarney National Park could boost calls for similar action against grey seals which, fishermen claim, are now out of control because of population growth and are damaging livelihoods.

“It was a beautiful day and Vincent, who is a fabulous chef, did a great job. He had a party out in the garden for the kids.”

Up to 23,000 people have applied for a job on the Great Blasket Island, Co Kerry. The job runs from April 1 to October and those selected will be in charge of three guest cottages and the coffee shop on the island which is just off Co Kerry.

Kids’ TV presenter, writer and first-time mum Muireann ní Chíobháin is learning that less is more when it comes to what babies really need, writes Ellie O’Byrne.

Overshadowed by its giant neighbours it may be, but the smallest of the main Blasket islands, Beginish, is no less impressive in its own right.

Two humpback whales, first filmed in Irish waters two decades have turned up again off Kerry almost 20 years to the day after being first encountered.

No man is an island. And only the privileged get the deeds to their very own isle. Sometimes the purchase is the goal. Then once the high wears off, it’s time to stampede back to the

The coast of Cork is alive with whales and top marine predators of all kinds.

A spa, gym, hair salon, post office and art studio - just some of the home-away-from-home facilities which will be on offer at a multi-million 'memory care village' on its 10-acre grounds.

A seriously injured fisherman had to be airlifted from a trawler off the Kerry coast late last night.

Scientists have finally solved the mystery of the birthplace of humpback whales around Irish waters, after discovering they make a mammoth journey here from Africa of nearly 3,000 kilometres.

The Irish Whale and Dolphin Group is bringing its ‘Trail of the Whale’ tour to libraries, writes Amy Lewis

Ceann Sibéal is seeing stars, writes Kevin Markham

It’s probably safe to say that Irish red deer have never been photographed as much during their mating or, more commonly known, rutting season.

He was continuing this journey down the coast of Spain and Portugal when he died, writes Victoria White.

The photo was posted to Reddit by Cathal Mistéal and with it a beautiful story of why the photo means so much to him.

He boldly drove where no car drove before and in doing so, unwittingly shifted the limelight from Skellig Michael to An Blascaod Mór.

He was there ALL night.

Mistakes can happen to anyone but you do have to wonder just how this one occurred.

The Shannon-based Coast Guard helicopter is on its way to evacuate an injured crewman off an Irish fishing vessel around 120 nautical miles (222 kms) west of the Blasket Islands.

A dead dolphin at Broadstrand, Seven Heads, West Cork, carried in on a high tide and now above the tideline, so not likely to be carried out again. It’s a big animal, rotund and heavy. It’s on a popular walking route: what’s to be done?

They have been described as “gallows” by some critics and even as “a blight on the landscape” by others, but Fáilte Ireland says its discovery point signs on the Wild Atlantic Way were erected after a lengthy public consultation process.

Today is the perfect day to take advantage of the quiet roads and pedal your way along some of Munster’s best cycling routes, says Dan MacCarthy

Saddle up to get a view of our magnificent landscape. There is simply no better way to appreciate our country says Dan MacCarthy

Supertrawlers have the place cleaned out, says fisherman

Good morning. Here’s everything you need to know before you start your day.

Council officials have rejected a call to place a “derelict site” notice on the only remaining building associated with the 1970-released epic romantic drama Ryan’s Daughter.

Just beyond the breaking surf at the White Strand on the Great Blasket island, seals were standing up in the water to get a better look at us humans. 

Christy Walsh has always known the spice of contrast, different strokes for different places.

It’s the coastal route where a marketer’s dream meets the reality of world-class scenery. Tony Clayton-Lea sings the virtues of the Wild Atlantic Way.

A boom tourist season is expected in the Dingle Peninsula this year with increased visitor numbers especially from the US and Britain.

For generations the Irish Examiner has recorded the major events in the life of our nation, tracking its triumphs and disasters since the newspaper was first launched in 1841.

Two large British-registered “factory” trawlers were arrested approximately 30 miles off the Blasket Islands last night.

It became known as the little school in the “next parish to America” and there was outrage when a Fianna Fáil government decided to close it 44 years ago.

Ireland is recalculating its claim to potentially oil and gas-rich Atlantic waters — right down to the very last centimetre.