The marine mammal — an infrequent visitor to the shores of the Emerald Isle — was spotted in the Waterford Estuary on the ...

Winter is traditionally a quieter time at Clovelly Lifeboat Station, with visitor numbers in the area down and fewer people ...

Life in a fishing town is brilliantly evoked in 'The Boy from the Sea' and there’s compassion aplenty, even for characters ...

Jean-Luc Diquelou first visited Ireland in 1979. The Breton documentary film-maker has regularly returned to the West Coast ...

The West Clare Municipal District mayor has said Ireland must prioritise coastal defence over fighter jets. An Cathaoirleach, ...

Luc Diquelou explains his near 50-year passion for the people and the natural beauty of the west coast of Ireland ...

Just a few dozen sperm whale sightings have been made off the coast of Ireland ... the Celtic Sea. Throughout the course of the day, the whale traveled up the coastline, passing a fishing boat ...

With deserted beaches, first-class hospitality and spectacular wildlife, the Hebrides are perfect for a summer getaway ...

The first Canadian federal election was contested in 1867, held from Aug. 7 to Sep. 20. Only male British subjects 21 or ...

With New York as its nearest neighbour to the west, Belmullet is one of Ireland’s most rugged, exposed, raw and magnificent ...

With the Easter school break looming and a string of bank holidays on the horizon, now’s the time to bask in the final bliss ...

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