Stories from Ireland

A truck was present on an Irish beach from February 10th to 18th. A witness, Lucy Watson, observed a Hymac driving towards swans, which are protected under Irish wildlife legislation. The beach is now considered too dangerous for children.

A product in Ireland has been banned from being stocked or supplied, according to RTÉ Radio 1. The source stated that the product 'must not be stocked or supplied' within the country.

Around 80,000 people are participating in Darkness into Light events this weekend in Ireland and globally. This fundraiser for Pieta House involves people gathering before dawn for organized walks and other events.

A group identified as 'Dublin City Cats' is reportedly attempting to prevent young people from performing.

Economists have criticized 'Simon's Super Investment Accounts (SSIA)', a new savings scheme, stating it only favors the wealthy in society. The policy is described as a 'signature policy in finance'.

A cycle hub in Dublin, initially described as a 'bike shed,' cost 127,000. The designation as a 'hub' reportedly added an extra 50,000 to the project's cost. The facility is available for rent to nurses at a rate of 3,000 a month.

Dr. Clinton Harlem, a researcher at Trinity College Dublin, is studying the speed of visual perception in humans and animals. He defines the speed of sight as the amount of visual information an individual can process over time.

RTÉ has launched a short story competition, requiring a thousand euros to enter. The competition is held in honor of Francis McMahon. Further details are available on rte.ie/writing.

Ireland has installed 319 new camera zones in 2026 as part of a new strategy, bringing the nationwide total to 1,901 camera zones. This expansion is aimed at addressing the amount of uninsured vehicles on the roads.

A discussion in Dublin highlighted the need for "proper investment" in roofed bike sheds for people cycling to work. The expenditure for these facilities was noted to be "hundreds of thousands of euro." Proponents argue that cyclists help the environment and ease congestion.