HorizonsRestored woodlands: The restoration of native woodlands in Ireland was celebrated as Coillte presented the results of a four…Sat Oct 31 2009 - 00:00
HorizonsSHELF LIFE: Every year, more than 20 million shorebirds fly south for the winter from places as far away as Arctic Canada and…Sat Oct 24 2009 - 01:00
Coaching the game of lifeNEW LIFE : After a series of ultimately unfulfilling jobs, Max Leone eventually discovered a career that inspires him – and …Tue Oct 20 2009 - 01:00
HorizonsWater workshop: Contaminated water, blocked pipes, invasion of our lakes and rivers by aquatic species such as the freshwater…Sat Oct 17 2009 - 01:00
EcowebHORIZONS: SEEKING HISTORY IN CAVES More than 700 caves can be found in the limestone regions of Ireland.Sat Oct 10 2009 - 01:00
Taking a child's eye view of the artsARTS: Can very young children get something out of live performance? Child development experts think so, and the Natural Born…Mon Oct 05 2009 - 01:00
Study reveals nursing home death rateONE IN five people dies within three months of admission to a nursing home, a new Irish study has revealed.Tue Sept 29 2009 - 01:00
Parenting course 'lessens' depressionPARENTS WERE less critical and more confident in dealing with their children after taking part in a parenting programme, a new…Tue Sept 22 2009 - 01:00
Risk from swine flu vaccine 'greater than catching virus'THE RISKS associated with catching the current strain of the H1N1 virus are less than those connected with being given a new …Tue Sept 15 2009 - 01:00
Keeping trouble at bayAS THE RECESSION continues to bite, community workers across the country fear further cutbacks to vital services for young people…Tue Sept 15 2009 - 01:00
Half of patients don't finish course of drugsMORE THAN half of all patients prescribed medication for depression stopped taking their drugs before the course had ended, according…Tue Sept 01 2009 - 01:00
HorizonsYour local environment The addition of an environmental pillar to the social partnership talks earlier this year was deemed…Sat Aug 29 2009 - 01:00
The joys of a mountain of workBuilding a trail across the Dublin Mountains is no easy task, but a dedicated band of volunteers in Mountain Meitheal are actually…Sat Aug 08 2009 - 01:00
Children At Kilkenny Arts FestivalVarious venues, Kilkenny, various dates, times, prices Aug 7-16 See listings for details 056-7752175 www.kilkennyarts.ieFri Aug 07 2009 - 01:00
HorizonsBE THE LOCAL KNOW-ALL: Did You Know? is a fantastic new book just published by the heritage office at Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown…Sat Aug 01 2009 - 01:00
HorizonsSTEAM ON: The Co Laois village of Stradbally will be droning with the sound of steam engines next weekend as about 30 vehicles…Sat Jul 25 2009 - 01:00
HorizonsEARTH AND BEYOND The team at the Natural History Museum opened a new children’s area this month in their temporary home at the…Sat Jul 11 2009 - 01:00
People now more open about their depressionPEOPLE SUFFERING from depression have become much more open about their condition, according to a new survey.Tue Jul 07 2009 - 01:00
HorizonsSAVING YOUR ENERGY Eighty million euro of taxpayers money could be saved if our public buildings used energy betterSat Jul 04 2009 - 01:00
Picture PerfectNext month, the Gallery of Photography in Dublin's Temple Bar is offering 12-to-18 year olds the chance to learn photography.Sat Jun 27 2009 - 01:00
HorizonsGO BATTY: Are you interested in learning a new skill? If so, consider joining in the Daubenton’s bat waterway survey.Sat Jun 27 2009 - 01:00
Earth ExplorersArk Children’s Cultural Centre, Temple Bar, Dublin 01-6707788 www.ark.ieFri Jun 26 2009 - 01:00
Mindful of better relationshipsA lot of stress comes from relationships that don’t run smoothly, says Gregory Kramer who teaches a meditation that can improve…Tue Jun 23 2009 - 01:00
Eye on NatureA swarm of bees settled on a branch of a beech tree about 20 feet off the ground, in our garden.Sat Jun 20 2009 - 01:00
Music speeds recoveryPATIENTS RECOVERING from heart surgery who were given music to listen to through headphones while they were still asleep and …Tue Jun 09 2009 - 01:00
Spréacha international arts festival for childrenDraíocht Arts Centre, Blanchardstown, Dublin Jun 8-14 www.draiocht.ieFri Jun 05 2009 - 01:00
Belfast Children's festivalVarious venues, Belfast May 22-31 048-90334455 www.belfastchildrensfestival.comFri May 22 2009 - 01:00
Joining a new cultureIntegration in a new country works well when immigrants maintain links with their own culture while also fully participating …Tue May 19 2009 - 01:00
Gardens are not to be sneezed atThere is growing knowledge about which plants will exacerbate allergies, so that you can make your garden as hayfever proof as…Tue May 19 2009 - 01:00
Exhibition of artwork by children fighting cancerAN INTERNATIONAL exhibition of paintings and drawings by children undergoing cancer treatment opens today in St James’s Hospital…Tue May 12 2009 - 01:00
Sharing a green visionThere are so many organisations helping us to go green – and finally, they’ve come together to compare notesSat May 09 2009 - 01:00
HorizonsTrinity Week : Energy and Sustainability is the theme of Trinity Week, a week-long series of free films, debates, conferences…Sat May 09 2009 - 01:00
HorizonsButterfly barometer: Counting butterflies has been found to be one of the best ways of monitoring the effects of climate change…Sat May 02 2009 - 01:00
HORIZONSGreen New Deal on the cards: The possibility of Ireland embracing a Green New Deal will be explored on Friday at 7Sat Apr 18 2009 - 01:00
Fast food chains use less bad fats than chip shopsFAST FOOD purchased in traditional fish and chip shops have higher levels of unhealthy fats than similar products bought at international…Tue Apr 07 2009 - 01:00
Camp abroad for language skillsSummer schools abroad offer the opportunity to learn how to speak a language like the nativesSat Apr 04 2009 - 01:00
Majority of parents choosing healthier optionsTHE MAJORITY of Irish parents are making positive changes to their children’s diet and physical activity levels, according to…Tue Mar 31 2009 - 01:00
Smoothies' healthy image is misleadingTHE HEALTHY image that the popular blended fruit drinks, smoothies, enjoy may not always be justified, according to a new study…Tue Mar 24 2009 - 00:00
HorizonsMore power to the eco-label Plans to widen the use of the EU flower eco-label (right) by simplifying the entry requirement and…Sat Mar 14 2009 - 00:00
