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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. It's a place most Dubliners simply take for granted, and one of the capital's least visited places. But there's more going on out there than you'd imagine. The biggest boating centre is at Dun Laoghaire Harbour on the Bay's south shore that is home to over 1,500 pleasure craft, four waterfront yacht clubs and Ireland's largest marina. The bay is rather shallow with many sandbanks and rocky outcrops, and was notorious in the past for shipwrecks,...

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 funding doubled for 2021, is operated by the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) of the Departmen...

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 goatherder will be in charge of 25 goats, bringing them over the hills of Howth in the suburbs of Dublin. B...

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 doesn't obscure the view. Darkest areas are best, so try to move away from city lights. Think the Phoenix Park, the beach, or maybe venture up to How...