Leaks, fires, rodents: crumbling Palace of Westminster symbolises decline of modern Britain
It could take up to 60 years to revamp, according to a new report
Unesco
Skellig Michael vulnerable to climate change and Atlantic weather extremes, report shows
Document outlines measures taken by OPW such as installation of ‘crash decks’ which help to reduce risks to the ancient monastic site
Captivating Kazakhstan, where striking landscapes give way to staggering ones
With its high-definition, turbo-charged scenery, a trip through Kazakhstan feels like a moment out of time
AI: Are we empowering students - or outsourcing the skills we aim to cultivate?
AI literacy is essential for preparing students to succeed in a future shaped by this technology
‘We must survive’: Lviv fights to keep lights on as Russia bombards Ukrainian energy grid
Mayor of city, which is less than 100km from the Polish border, says EU neighbours are ‘in dreamworld’ over threat from Moscow
Former attorney general to challenge Slane bypass planning approval in High Court
John Rogers says his lands and Unesco World Heritage Site will be affected by project
‘Everyone is digging for gold now’: Desperate Syrians resort to scouring ancient sites
Security vacuum after Assad downfall has led to plundering for Greek, Roman and Byzantine artefacts
How plans for new Guggenheim museum have triggered major biodiversity row in Spain
Proposed Guggenheim development in Guernica faces opposition over ecological concerns
Restoring biodiversity on the Yangtze river: ‘You have to do some balancing and make some difficult choices’
Home to several rare species and the world’s largest hydroelectric power station, protecting human life and biodiversity on the Yangtze river is a difficult balancing act
Ferries to Skellig Michael likely to be affected over summer months
High Court judicial review initiated over awarding of permits to bring passengers on to island off Co Kerry coast
Ireland’s astronomical observatories to be put forward for international recognition from Unesco
Birr, Dunsink and Armagh sites could get world heritage status
Five days in San Sebastián and Bilbao: Both Basque cities are beautiful but one became my favourite
Delicious pintxos, extraordinary art and easy-going locals – what’s not to love about a short-hop trip to the two northern cities?
The Amergin Step: An Exploration in the Imagination of Iveragh by Paddy Bushe
Erudite and entertaining writer takes reader on journey with rich narrative tapestry of history, music and anecdote
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Common Ground
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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