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Armagh Observatory continues centuries-old Winter Solstice tradition

Armagh Observatory continues centuries-old Winter Solstice tradition

Sun, 21 Dec, 2025

The winter solstice, marking the shortest day and longest night of the year, happens just after 3pm on Sunday.

Skellig Michael delayed boat permits row to be decided this week

Skellig Michael delayed boat permits row to be decided this week

Tue, 03 Jun, 2025

A High Court judge has given "top priority" for a case involving the granting of boat permits to ferry people to Skellig Michael

Giant’s Causeway being damaged by tourists leaving coins

Giant’s Causeway being damaged by tourists leaving coins

Wed, 28 May, 2025

Tourists have been wedging coins into cracks in the iconic basalt rock columns of the Giant’s Causeway.

Historic war rooms and castles among sites set to open for heritage event

Historic war rooms and castles among sites set to open for heritage event

Wed, 14 Aug, 2024

Some 250 ‘hidden gems’ in Northern Ireland are set to open to the public as part of European Heritage Open Days.

Young Mayo environmentalists scoop major award

Young Mayo environmentalists scoop major award

Tue, 21 May, 2024

They raised awareness of biodiversity and waste reduction