It matters that Ireland is an island. That makes its past and present different from many other countries – The Irish Times
July 1972. I was 11 years old. In a country tense with uniformed killings and violent recrimination, my…
Damage to homes ‘likely’ as status-orange rain warning issued for three counties – The Irish Times
A status-orange rain warning has been issued for three counties in the northwest of the Republic for Saturday…
‘Powerful storms are more common’: Threat of rising sea levels and coast erosion in Galway – The Irish Times
Pádraig Campbell sees the impact of climate change every day on his morning walks along Mags’ Boreen Beach…
How worried should we be about this year’s ‘Super-Duper El Niño’? – The Irish Times
Should we be worried about El Niño? The phenomenon is a naturally occurring part of what is known…
Death toll from Nepal-Tibet floods reaches 781, with more than 3,000 still missing – The Irish Times
Rescuers in Nepal and China raced on Sunday to find thousands of people missing after a glacier collapse…
Killarney sees ‘worst flooding in a lifetime’ with orange rain warning issued for Dublin – The Irish Times
Parts of Killarney, Co Kerry, and Cabra, Dublin city, experienced significant flooding on Thursday night. Killarney saw “torrential…
Water restrictions should apply equally – The Irish Times
Sir, – Uisce Éireann has announced an extension of the existing hosepipe ban and 13 counties will be…
What changes in butterfly populations tell us about climate change in Ireland – The Irish Times
Butterflies are important sentinels of climate change. Both caterpillars and adult butterflies are very sensitive to weather conditions…
Hosepipe ban extended to end of September in 13 counties – The Irish Times
The hosepipe ban has been extended until the end of September for 13 counties across Munster and Leinster,…
Ireland’s football pitches have turned to ‘barren, dusty ground’ in the summer heat – The Irish Times
What was once a soft, green grass pitch has become “barren, dusty ground” at the home of Castledermot…
What drought-resistant plants are suitable for Irish gardens? – The Irish Times
Could you please provide a list of drought-resistant plants suitable for Irish gardens? My own garden has suffered…
Solar eclipse 2026: Rare spectacle to darken Ireland’s skies – The Irish Times
Main pointsA solar eclipse will take place across western Europe today. The sun will be obscured by the…