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'It just seemed like a no-brainer': Meet the women who make their own clothes
'It just seemed like a no-brainer': Meet the women who make their own clothes
In bedrooms, kitchens, and shared workshops across Ireland, sewing machines are humming again, as a quiet rebellion against fast fashion. Sarah Finnan speaks to three women about the power of making your own clothes 

Sat, 09 May, 2026

I went behind the scenes at Vision Ireland to see the impact of our fast fashion addiction
I went behind the scenes at Vision Ireland to see the impact of our fast fashion addiction
From next-day delivery to resale apps like Vinted and Depop, clothing is moving through Ireland faster than ever. Inside the Vision Ireland warehouse, the scale of the country’s textile waste problem becomes impossible to ignore, writes Holly Warren

Fri, 08 May, 2026

How reorganising your fridge saves food, money, energy — and the planet
How reorganising your fridge saves food, money, energy — and the planet
Home organiser Hazel Burton says a weekly refrigerator reset is more sustainable, while cutting costs, food waste and stress levels

Fri, 08 May, 2026

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Is Ireland ready for nuclear power?
The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Is Ireland ready for nuclear power?
Questions over energy security, renewables, and political support are fuelling renewed debate around nuclear power in Ireland

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Liam Quaide: Rural Ireland is not a costume to put on for political theatre 
Rural Ireland is far more diverse and inclusive than the monolith portrayed by some who patronise us by claiming to represent it

Fri, 08 May, 2026

Sir David Attenborough's one hundred birthday
Irish Examiner view: David Attenborough taught us to look at the world with tenderness
We wish a happy 100th birthday to David Attenborough, whose gentle curiosity brought us all on a journey into nature — and left a civilisation wiser than he found it. Thank you, David.

Fri, 08 May, 2026

Close-up of a bumblebee collecting pollen from a pink flower
New radar technology could be critical for tracking pollinators
New radar technology could help aid research and policymaking by identifying pollinator insect species via 'wingbeat signatures'.

Wed, 06 May, 2026

Close-up of Young Farmer Refueling a Tractor With a Gas Pump in the Countryside During Daytime
Fuel income support scheme now open for farmers, agricultural, and forestry contractors
The fuel income support scheme is now open for applicants and will close later this month – successful applicants are anticipated to receive 20cpl on marked gas oil based on 2025 fuel usage

Wed, 06 May, 2026

Tractor spreading manure
Dutch offer a vision of the future for Irish farmers
The phase out of the derogation exemption for Dutch farmers has brought major changes in the use of fertilisers there

Wed, 06 May, 2026

Rivers of Munster: Suir 'probably the reason Clonmel exists in the first place'
Rivers of Munster: Suir 'probably the reason Clonmel exists in the first place'
A large island on the Suir, right in the middle of the town is now a significant presence in the town

Wed, 06 May, 2026

Rivers of Munster: Cork’s 'hidden' River Bride and the fight to protect it
Rivers of Munster: Cork’s 'hidden' River Bride and the fight to protect it
Central to Blackpool's development in the 1700s and 1800s, the OPW now want to cover the River Bride over for flood relief, thus losing it as an amenity for the village, writes Michael Moynihan

Tue, 05 May, 2026

An aerial view of the rural landscape around Dublin Airport , Ireland, showing a patchwork of green fields divided by hedgerows
Monitoring system to be used for late meadow bonus payment under ACRES
The Department of Agriculture is advising farmers the Area Monitoring System will be used to ascertain eligibility for late meadow bonuses under ACRES

Tue, 05 May, 2026

New forestry minister needs to be top priority, says forest owners
New forestry minister needs to be top priority, says forest owners
The Irish Forestry Owners group have called on the government to appoint a new forestry minister to avoid another year of afforestation targets not being reached

Mon, 04 May, 2026

Grass and daisy covered rural lane, lined on either side by hedgerows
More clarity needed on Nature Restoration regulations
Farming organisations have called for more clarity on regulation funding and suggested that state bodies should lead by example ahead of private landowners

Mon, 04 May, 2026

Rivers of Munster: The Feale's influence on the town of Listowel is clear
Rivers of Munster: The Feale's influence on the town of Listowel is clear
Named after a mythical princess, the River Feale is central to life in the Kerry town as a source of recreation and of a vital water supply, writes Michael Moynihan

Mon, 04 May, 2026

Applications for home energy grants have surged, says SEAI
Applications for home energy grants have surged, says SEAI
So far this year, there has been a record 25,000 grant applications

Mon, 04 May, 2026

Meet the Irish electrician turning rubbish into renewable energy devices
Meet the Irish electrician turning rubbish into renewable energy devices
Former electrician Barra Mulligan has spent 20 years transforming everyday scrap into homemade wind and river turbines, writes Sarah Horgan

Sun, 03 May, 2026

Friends eating lunch at backyard
Your guide to sustainable outdoor entertaining and barbecues
We have the recipe for sustainable swaps when it comes to alfresco dining and hosting this summer

Fri, 01 May, 2026

Michelle McKeown: Peatlands  and why scientists around the world agreed on 50 urgent questions
Michelle McKeown: Peatlands  and why scientists around the world agreed on 50 urgent questions
Peatlands may not be glamorous landscapes. They are muddy, waterlogged and often difficult to access. But they are among the most important ecosystems on Earth for tackling climate change

Fri, 01 May, 2026

Ireland must act on fossil fuel phase-out
Ireland must act on fossil fuel phase-out
Ireland and Tuvalu will co-host next year's conference on transitioning away from fossil fuels. But the momentum between now and then is crucial, writes Trócaire’s Climate Justice Policy and Advocacy advisor, Sinéad Loughran

Fri, 01 May, 2026

Farm plastics group agrees to waste scheme changes
Farm plastics group agrees to waste scheme changes
The IFFPG, which operates the national farm plastics recycling scheme, has agreed to implement changes to improve transparency, promote competition and improve farmers' choice

Thu, 30 Apr, 2026

Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin: People care about losing the natural world — politics must catch up
Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin: People care about losing the natural world — politics must catch up
Our Independent Advisory Committee on nature restoration found that the Irish public cares deeply about its natural environment and its links to our heritage and culture — people feel the nature-related losses of recent decades acutely

Thu, 30 Apr, 2026

Budget will not include carbon tax reforms, minister says
Budget will not include carbon tax reforms, minister says
The environment minister said it helps continue the electrification of the country and reduces Ireland’s reliance on fossil fuels

Wed, 29 Apr, 2026

Nordic heatwave part of record year that saw temperatures scorch most of Europe, report finds
Nordic heatwave part of record year that saw temperatures scorch most of Europe, report finds
Scientists find annual sea surface temperatures across Europe reached highest levels recorded, while deadly wildfires set large parts of continent ablaze

Wed, 29 Apr, 2026

Climate action 'stalled by mixed messaging' as Europe endures unprecedented damage
Climate action 'stalled by mixed messaging' as Europe endures unprecedented damage
Europe is heating up faster than any other continent — but confusing messaging may be hindering us taking decisive action, experts warn

Wed, 29 Apr, 2026

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