How drinking water will become scarcer and more polluted as climate change impacts hit Ireland

The report looks at the expected ­impacts on water quality and water infrastructure over the next 25 years and warns that substantial risks loom. More frequent summer droughts – already being experienced – will deplete supplies and cause higher …

Cian Tracey: How Ireland solved scrum problems in-game against Georgia

'Leave the hose in the shed': Public urged to conserve water as supplies in drought status across Ireland

Uisce Éireann has launched a national appeal to the public to conserve water, as it emerged supplies are now in drought status across several counties following a drier-than-normal autumn, winter and spring. As the country is set to enjoy a long spell of …

Ireland to the MIA: how new citizen Neileen Doherty fell in love with our area

Youthful Sligo side are targeting All-Ireland final, but Antrim stand in their way

Opinion: Ireland provides a blueprint to boost Canadian productivity

While Canada provides young people with solid foundations in literacy, numeracy, and interpersonal skills through high school, the country often fails to align post-secondary and skills training systems with labour market demands. This disconnect has been …

Máire Treasa Ní Cheallaigh: It appears women’s sport in Ireland is blamed for all its ills – exhilarating Euros shows ...

LGFA taking on new rules to make games more exciting and a greater investment in coaching would be a good start Diana Gomes (right) of Portugal celebrates after scoring an 89th-minute equaliser in their enthralling Euros game against Italy. Photo: AP Máire …

Music has always been a touchstone for me – all kids in Ireland should have access

With support and funding from U2, national music education programme Music Generation is continuing to help children across the country Music Generation project is making a massive impact on the lives of children who need music in their lives Today at 06: …

How Mark O’Shea has been jumping through hoops to become a Kerry force ahead of All-Ireland duel with Tyrone

His star point guard, going the extra mile, a couple of hundred of them give or take, in order to make his second appearance of the day. So desperate was he to hold up his end of the bargain that he didn’t even shower before setting off.

Ireland weather: Exact days temps will soar to 28 degrees in 'very warm' Met Eireann forecast

Met Eireann has forecast temperatures as high as 28 degrees on Friday and Saturday as the "very warm or even hot" weather spell takes over. There will be a cloudy start to the day with isolated showers in parts of the north and southwest. Dry …