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Heavy spells of persistent rain may lead to localised flooding in coming days

A NUMBER of goats have been sent to Howth Head to protect the area from gorse wildfires.Some 25 Old Irish Goats — a bearded breed that has dwindled

Met Éireann issues small-craft warning as winds forecast to reach force six

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7 Lesser-Known Dublin Beaches You Need To Visit Jun.9.2021 A port city, Dublin may be known for its cruise ship and ferry connections for traveler’s comings and goings, but its beaches are often overlooked, even by the locals. But 2 miles from the center city, you can spend the day walking the sea wall or sitting on a sandy beach at Sandymount and be reminded of Dublin’s surprising nature. Dublin Port’s Great South Wall was the largest construction project built from 1748 to 1795 as Dubli...

Dublin Bay Dublin Bay on the east coast of Ireland stretches over seven kilometres, from Howth Head on its northern tip to Dalkey Island in the south. Its a place most Dubliners simply take for granted, and one of the capitals least visited places. But theres more going on out there than youd imagine. The biggest boating centre is at Dun Laoghaire Harbour on the Bays south shore that is home to over 1,500 pleasure craft, four waterfront yacht clubs and Irelands largest marina. The bay is rather...

Japanese knotweed is one of the invasive species that will be tackled Thirty-one local authorities will share a €1.35m grant to promote biodiversity, tackle invasive species, conduct wetlands surveys, and much more. More than 100 projects will benefit from funding under the National Biodiversity Local Authority Biodiversity Grant Scheme, announced by Minister of State with responsibility for Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan. Biodiversity grant doubled The scheme, which saw fund...

Howth Yacht Club is developing and expanding its Come Sailing initiative

Comments Know someone who loves Ireland, goats, and being outdoors? This particular combination could make them a perfect candidate for this unusual job. A new career opportunity is being advertised by Fingal County Council in Dublin, in a groundbreaking conservation grazing project with the Old Irish Goat Society. The Old Irish Goat Society is a group dedicated to breeding this species of Irish animal in an effort to keep this rare native breed alive. Similar to a shepherd, the goather...

Share this article Lyrid Meteor Shower The Lyrid meteor shower is set to dance across the skies tomorrow and should be visible from Ireland! Stargazers are in for the treat as we likely will be able to see up to 20 fiery streaks an hour. The shower actually began on 13th April and will run until 27th. However, the peak is expected in the early hours of tomorrow morning. NASA have advised we look to the skies just before dawn, so the moonlight doesnt obscure the view. Darkest areas are best, so ...