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The scene in Claddaghduff, Co Galway where a tourist in her 50s was killed as her caravan was blown into the sea by Storm Ali. Photograph: Paul Mealey

Storm Ali: Woman dies as caravan blown on to beach and man is killed by falling tree

Some 67,000 remain without power after severe winds batter Ireland

The scene near Clifden, Co Galway, where a woman died after her caravan was blown off a cliff during Storm Ali. Photograph: Niall Carson/PA Wire

New storm could strike this weekend, says Met Éireann

Storm Ali moves away from Irish coast after leaving almost 200,000 without power

The sea pounds small boats in the harbour at Portstewart, Co Derry, as Storm Ali sweeps through the Causeway coast on Wednesday. Photograph: Margaret McLaughlin

Many trees in storm fell because of earlier dry spell and effect of climate change

More winds coming from the east are the cause of extensive tree loss, says expert

Site at Howth where a proposed housing development, in an area beside the Martello tower, has been given planning permission. File photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill

Controversial Howth development gets go ahead

An Bord Pleanála has approved 164 apartments close to Martello Tower

The wind blowing hard at the Ploughing Championships in Screggan, Tullamore Co Offaly. Photograph: Robbie Reynolds

After Storm Ali cancellation, exhibitors will plough on for extra day

Storm inflicted serious damage to many structures across the 150-acre site in Creggan

A view of damage to tents at the National Ploughing Championships. Photograph: Tom Honan/The Irish Times

Storm Ali forces closure of National Ploughing Championships

Second day of event cancelled after public display area suffers damage from strong winds

Gardaí from Clifden Garda station survey the wreckage from the caravan that was washed into the sea at Claddaghduff. Photograph: Conor Mc Keown

Storm Ali: Woman who died in caravan was visiting from Europe

Storm force 11 winds batter Ireland amid orange alert

A wind map models the approach of Storm Ali at 6am on Wednesday. Image: Magicseaweed.com

Storm Ali: Orange alert in place as severe gusts sweep country

Opening of day two of National Ploughing Championships put back as a safety measure

Residents of College Gate apartments on Townsend Street. Photograph: Tom Honan

Dublin apartment owners appeal against metro demolition plans

College Gate apartments on Townsend Street face acquisition under MetroLink proposals

Resident of College Gate Apartments in Townsend Street, Dublin, which is to be demolished to make space for the MetroLink rail station. Photograph: Tom Honan

‘All our life savings went into buying this apartment’

College Gate housing complex threatened by MetroLink development

Motorists have been advised by AA Ireland to avoid driving through flood water when possible. Photograph: Cyril Byrne

Motorists urged to take extra care as remnants of storm Helene arrive

Weather warning issued with flooding expected on some western coasts

Ireland must ramp up security measures against the spread of a deadly disease threatening pig farmers across Europe, Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed has warned.

Tougher security needed to protect against African swine fever, Creed says

Deadly disease threatens pig farmers across Europe after boars found dead in Belgium

Carmel Raymond and her daughter Una at St Anne’s Park, Dublin: says it would be the “beginning of the end” should the development ever proceed.

Development at St Anne’s Park halted: ‘I danced around the kitchen’

Locals react to cancellation of plans to build apartments flanking St Anne’s Park

“Kids who can’t learn arithmetic are regarded as being stupid. But they’re not – they’ve got this rather selective deficit,” says Brian Butterworth, professor of cognitive neuropsychology at University College London.

Dyscalculia: Why maths doesn’t add up for some of us

Many suffer from dyscalculia, a problem as common as dyslexia but seldom diagnosed

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Lavender beetle, house martins, beautiful demoiselle, dock bug, kingfisher and whimbrels

Prof Colin O’Dowd and Dr Jurgita Ovadnevaite of NUI Galway. Photograph: Joe O’Shaughnessy

‘Green’ home heating fuels causing ‘extreme levels of air pollution’

Scientists at NUI Galway say recurrence of smog likely in Ireland

Communities are encouraged to bring the day to their doorstep. Photograph: Alex Foster

World Clean Up Day comes to Ireland for the first time

Events will take place in Dublin, Cork, Galway and Dungarvan on Saturday

Prof Edgar Morgenroth of DCU says that Irish Water should be investing in major repairs in Dublin. Photograph: Frank Miller

Irish Water should invest in major Dublin repairs, says professor

Fifty per cent of water going through capital’s mains system ‘does not get to the tap’

Met Éireann has warned that ‘very disturbed weather’ may be on the way next week, as Hurricane Helene travels across the Atlantic. File photograph: Alan Betson/The Irish Times

Ireland may face ‘very disturbed weather’ as Hurricane Helene hits

Met Office says the tip of Ireland could be among the areas worst affected by the storm

File photograph of DUP leader Arlene Foster. File photograph: Niall Carson/PA Wire

Relatives of Arlene Foster adviser had 11 boilers in RHI scheme

Ex-aide says DUP wants to blame him for the programme as he comes before inquiry

Residents protesting in January over a plan to build more than 500 housing units on playing pitches next to St Anne’s Park in Raheny, Dublin. File photograph: Dara Mac Donaill/The Irish Times.

Plan to build more than 500 homes near Dublin’s St Anne’s park rejected

An Bord Pleanála initially gave green light for 104 houses and 432 apartments

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