A SIDE wall of the Kinsale Youth Community Centre (KYCC) has got a whole lot brighter following the completion of a bright marine-themed mural by five teenagers.The talented artists, who are all aged 15, designed and completed the mural themselves. They share ‘The Well’ cen
Mount Sion's Martin O'Neill will be hoping that his side can get off to a flyer against Abbeyside in their Co. SHC opener at Fraher Field. Photos: Sean Byrne.
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In 2014, scientists studying the soil in Central Park were surprised at the vibrancy of the microbial life they discovered. Roberto Nickson on Unsplash, FAL
When you think about soil, you probably think of rolling fields of countryside. But what about urban soil? With city dwellers expected to account for 68% of the world’s population by 2050, this oft forgotten resource is increasingly important.
City-based agriculture is on the rise. But urban soil is more often associated with contamination and risks to health. However, the earth in our parks, gardens and roadsides actually underpins many aspects of daily life. As our recent research paper highlights, urban soil hosts wildlife, stores water, provides food, helps combat the climate crisis and improves wellbeing.