Caroline O'Doherty

Caroline O'Doherty

Climate & Science Correspondent

Caroline O'Doherty is the Climate and Science Correspondent with The Irish Times

Ireland’s retrofit reality: From ‘amazing’ home energy results to ‘miserable’ and costly experiences

Retrofitting offers cosy home and energy cost cuts but can also come with financial burdens and bureaucratic nightmares

Trump gives Iran 48 hours to make a deal or open the Hormuz Strait before ‘all hell’ will rain down

Search under way for missing crew member after US fighter jet shot down over Iran

Ferry and rail passengers warned of disruption as Storm Dave approaches

No flight cancellations yet as Dublin Airport gears up for busiest weekend of 2026 so far

Met Éireann extends yellow wind warning for Ireland as Storm Dave approaches

Storm is expected to hit at 1pm on Saturday, bringing gales and rainy weather until 2am on Sunday

Appeal issued over threat to nature from fires, litter and dogs

Countryside fires increased last year and wildlife and habitats are continuing to decline

Fear of electricity blackouts in Ireland prompts new protocols for data centres

Mass disconnection by sector during brief faults risks system instability, says EirGrid

An issue of low-energy use: Why data centres are linked to fears of electricity blackouts

Eirgrid has flagged concerns on data-centre behaviour that must be addressed by new code of practice

Damage from climate change extensive across Ireland in 2025, advisory council says

Extreme weather brought drought, deluges, destruction and disease costing hundreds of millions of euro

World’s biggest collection of cuckoo clocks opens to public in Waterford

Four hundred clocks from the Black Forest in Germany will now be permanent part of Museum of Time exhibition

EU court adviser casts doubt on Ireland’s nitrates derogation in water quality case

High Court has sought EU opinion on Government’s duty regarding protections from farm pollution

Authors of report that sparked retrofit row say retrofitting is vital

Researchers from ESRI say they wanted to show what additional measures might be needed

Hundreds of scientists back all-Ireland service to tackle misinformation

Science Media Centre aims to debunk myths and stop misinterpretations of science taking hold

‘Definitely an element of disbelief’: Galway student discovers second new planet in a year

Important find for astronomy will help understand planet formation

‘They’re nearly giving them away’: The precarious business of Irish vegetable growing

Food supply model under scrutiny after one of Ireland’s largest carrot producers winds down

‘Completely new compensation structure’ sought for victims of violent crime

Law Reform Commission says system must recognise non-physical forms of violence including emotional harm

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