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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

Celtic Interconnector delay due to technical difficulties – Martin
Celtic Interconnector delay due to technical difficulties – Martin
Taoiseach tells Dáil that EirGrid officials informed him of expected delays during last month's French Film Festival in Cork

Tue, 28 Apr, 2026

Climate impact of AI vastly underestimated amid warning over data centres
Climate impact of AI vastly underestimated amid warning over data centres
Energy use by AI data centres in the UK could cause the emission of up to 123m tonnes of carbon dioxide —about as much as generated by 2.7m people — over the next 10 years

Sat, 25 Apr, 2026

Pond in Mazidagi dried up due to drought and extreme heat
Extreme heat and drought threatening world's food systems
Rising temperatures and water shortages put livestock at risk from organ failure and cardiovascular shock, while crop yields begin to decline above 30C

Wed, 22 Apr, 2026

A view of Earth, partially hidden behind the Moon, captured through the Orion spacecraft window
It's Earth Day — meet the Irish activists leading a revolution
On Earth Day on April 22, Jonathan deBurca Butler talks to Irish people who are devoting their lives to creating a better environment for the place we all call home

Wed, 22 Apr, 2026

Chanellor Merz Meets Irish Prime Minister Martin
Majority believe Government not doing enough to cut reliance on fossil fuels
A majority of people think the Government is not doing enough to cut Ireland’s reliance on fossil fuels, as it was urged to convene a national dialogue of stakeholders to ensure this is our “last fossil fuel crisis”.

Wed, 22 Apr, 2026

Abstract Weather Concept - Sun In Serene Sky With Flare Effect
Donal Hickey: April a capricious month as we move from showers to flowers
People in medieval times depended on weather lore for their forecasts with many people in rural Ireland still mindful of the old proverbs

Wed, 22 Apr, 2026

Council to monitor traffic through Cork City to improve transport planning
Council to monitor traffic through Cork City to improve transport planning
Sixteen sensors across 12 locations will track how people traverse through the city — but no personal data will be retained

Sun, 19 Apr, 2026

Solar panels. Power station. Blue solar panels. Alternative source of electricity. Solar farm. The source of ecological renewabl
Government 'very open' to plug-in solar panels
Plug-in solar panels can be plugged directly into a mains socket for energy generation

Fri, 17 Apr, 2026

US tech firms successfully lobbied EU to hide environmental toll of data centres
US tech firms successfully lobbied EU to hide environmental toll of data centres
'In two decades, I cannot recall a comparable case'

Fri, 17 Apr, 2026

Seaweed surrounding a tidal pool at Amble in Northumberland
Growing benefits: Developing a sustainable seaweed industry 
The expanding seaweed industry is an asset for coastal communities, however the challenge will be to develop it further in a sustainable manner

Thu, 16 Apr, 2026

Extreme winters and summer droughts as Atlantic current system collapse more likely
Extreme winters and summer droughts as Atlantic current system collapse more likely
The critical Atlantic current system appears significantly more likely to collapse than previously thought after new research found that climate models predicting the biggest slowdown are the most realistic.

Wed, 15 Apr, 2026

$30m an hour: big oil reaping huge war windfall from consumers, analysis finds
$30m an hour: big oil reaping huge war windfall from consumers, analysis finds
Climate action blockers including Saudi Arabia, Russia and major fossil fuel firms set to make extra $234bn by end of 2026

Wed, 15 Apr, 2026

Olkiluoto Nuclear Power Plant
John Gibbons: I've changed my mind on nuclear power — we don't need it any more
Becoming energy independent is simpler than it's ever been — wind and solar have the potential to free us from endless energy shocks

Sat, 11 Apr, 2026

Met Éireann issues fresh weather warnings for Cork and Kerry ahead of blustery weekend 
Met Éireann issues fresh weather warnings for Cork and Kerry ahead of blustery weekend 
The two counties will be under a status yellow wind and rain warning from midday on Saturday until 8pm that evening

Fri, 10 Apr, 2026

Cuckoo Bird
April arrivals: Cuckoo among signs of the advancing summer
Many regular spring/summer visitors to Ireland are already here. Swallows, swifts and house martins, are all getting busy having returned to Ireland where they nest, lay eggs and raise their chicks.

Thu, 09 Apr, 2026

€4 for a coffee is not expensive when you consider it’s a small miracle in a cup
€4 for a coffee is not expensive when you consider it’s a small miracle in a cup
That seemingly modest drink represents one of the most complex and morally tangled supply chains on Earth, writes Colin Sheridan

Tue, 07 Apr, 2026

More than 2,500 drivers caught using agricultural green diesel in domestic vehicles
More than 2,500 drivers caught using agricultural green diesel in domestic vehicles
Revenue figures show 1,601 of those caught paid settlement fees of more than €1.9m, while 493 fines have been handed out by the courts since 2020 to a value of over €1.3m

Mon, 06 Apr, 2026

Significant increase in number of wildfires across Ireland last year
Significant increase in number of wildfires across Ireland last year
More than 5,000 hectares of land were burnt by wildfires in the Republic during 2025 when 99 separate fires were recorded compared to 10 in 2024

Sun, 05 Apr, 2026

Taoiseach Micheal Martin visit to Wexford
The climate change warnings are getting louder — are we just refusing to listen?
A new report highlights worsening extreme weather and warns Ireland must urgently shift from reaction to long-term climate planning

Wed, 01 Apr, 2026

Black and white dairy cow grazing contentedly relaxed and happy while other cows graze behind. Methane and greenhouse gases a bi
Online derogation and dairy banding systems open
Farmers can now apply for the 2026 Nitrates Derogation and dairy banding via the department's online Agfood system

Wed, 01 Apr, 2026

Ireland 'loading the dice' on extreme weather after years of climate inaction, council says
Ireland 'loading the dice' on extreme weather after years of climate inaction, council says
Climate Change Advisory Council’s latest report warns of requirement sustained investment in climate resilience

Wed, 01 Apr, 2026

Winter weather Jan 25th 2025
€95m in Storm Éowyn-related costs shows climate action urgency 'has never been clearer'
ESB chair Terence O’Rourke said the Government’s investment of €1.5bn will help support the delivery of more than €13bn of capital investment between 2026 and 2030

Sun, 29 Mar, 2026

White Clover (Trifolium repens)
Teagasc to host Clover 2026 webinar
Teagasc will host a white clover webinar on March 25 where farmers can hear from lead researchers and get updates on the Clover150 programme and PastureBase updates

Tue, 24 Mar, 2026

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