The rapid shutdown of the peat industry has brought a new focus on clean energy, though some workers are concerned about how the ‘just transition’ is managed

Explore the rich tapestry of history, heritage and natural wonders throughout Ireland

Warm to trail-walking, swimming, cycling and climbing on the cooler days ahead

Czech firm’s Enyaq crossover SUV aims to combine usable range and affordability

‘Barrow Blueway’ towpath plan divided many river lovers. Pleanála has rejected it

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‘Light showers’ unlikely to have much impact on drought conditions across country

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‘Forest fire tourists’ asked to stay away as firefighting continues on large swathes of land

Looped walks with sympathetic underfoot conditions mean minimum strain, maximum gain

The Slieve Bloom mountains have everything, are accessible yet are under-explored

A cure for leprosy? The Connemarathon? The home of Botox, or Viagra? Birthplace of the MGM lion? Whatever its claim to fame, know your county’s bragging rights

Initiative due later this year to push walking, cycling and boating routes in midlands areas

Slieve Blooms are hard to beat for a genuine away-from-it-all experience with minimum effort

This vast estate on 255 acres in Co Laois includes a Victorian house with woodlands, a working farmyard and 1,100 metres of river frontage on the Nore. In the Harding family since 1875, it is asking €2.25 million

Historic artefacts and natural wonders await in Laois