With Dr Catherine Keena, Teagasc Countryside Management Specialist
Look out for the compass jellyfish, which are common off the south and west coasts of Ireland where many Gaeltacht students learn about smugairle róin, or jellyfish, as Gaeilge.
Jellyfish have a very simple body with no heart, bones, liver, brain or lungs. They have stinging cells that they use to capture food and for protection. They feed on fish eggs and larvae and compete with fish for plankton.
The compass jellyfish are a common sight off our south and west coasts.
They also provide shelter to juvenile fish under the floating jelly habitat. Many marine animals feed entirely on jellyfish.
They play an important role in the dynamics and functioning of our coastal marine environments. The compass jellyfish is one of five Irish species, all part of our native Irish biodiversity.
My Nametags Back to School competition
With the 2024 / 2025 school term just a few weeks away, now is the time to get everything organised to avoid any last-minute stress and panic.
Priced at €17.95 per set and with free delivery, My Nametag labels and stickers can be used on everything from school uniforms, jackets and shoes to stationery, sports equipment, bags and lunchboxes.
My Nametags also offer a 10-year washing guarantee. All of the My Nametags labels are also coated with a special antibacterial layer, providing added peace of mind.
To design your own set of personalised labels, visit the My Nametags website at mynametags.ie or to be in with a chance of winning one of 10 label packs up for grabs scan the QR code below and answer the following question: My Nametags offer how many years washing guarantee with their labels?
A. One years
B. Three years
C. 10 years
The craic is back as revellers head for the hills of Upperchurch, near Thurles in Tipperary to celebrate the second year of Ireland’s newest boutique festival over the bank holiday weekend.
Hoolie in the Hills on 3 and 4 August welcomes headline acts Jenny Greene and acclaimed trad musician Sharon Shannon with a host of Irish bands.
Traditional musician Sharon Shannon is one of the headliners at the Hoolie in Hills Festival in Tipperary over the August Bank Holiday weekend.
The organiser, Fergal Butler, is a fourth-generation publican hoping to revive the vibrant musical tradition in the village .
Starting from 1pm, the headliners will be joined by trad act Rebel Hearts, dynamic five-piece Rhythm and Sticks with its high energy twist on contemporary hits, and the funky Riff Shop, Seskin Lane, Strings and Things, plus many more.
Tickets are on sale from €40 plus booking fees from Eventbrite.
The statistics at the moment are that one in four children in Ireland has a special educational need which is way more, I think, than a lot of people realise.
Joy Booth, fundraising manager of Sensational Kids
A new survey shows the total back to school spend in 2024 is €1,401 per child for parents of secondary school students.
The findings from the Irish League of Credit Unions (ILCU) reveals a €113 hike for parents with second-level students compared to last year.
With Dr Catherine Keena, Teagasc Countryside Management Specialist
Look out for the compass jellyfish, which are common off the south and west coasts of Ireland where many Gaeltacht students learn about smugairle róin, or jellyfish, as Gaeilge.
Jellyfish have a very simple body with no heart, bones, liver, brain or lungs. They have stinging cells that they use to capture food and for protection. They feed on fish eggs and larvae and compete with fish for plankton.
The compass jellyfish are a common sight off our south and west coasts.
They also provide shelter to juvenile fish under the floating jelly habitat. Many marine animals feed entirely on jellyfish.
They play an important role in the dynamics and functioning of our coastal marine environments. The compass jellyfish is one of five Irish species, all part of our native Irish biodiversity.
My Nametags Back to School competition
With the 2024 / 2025 school term just a few weeks away, now is the time to get everything organised to avoid any last-minute stress and panic.
Priced at €17.95 per set and with free delivery, My Nametag labels and stickers can be used on everything from school uniforms, jackets and shoes to stationery, sports equipment, bags and lunchboxes.
My Nametags also offer a 10-year washing guarantee. All of the My Nametags labels are also coated with a special antibacterial layer, providing added peace of mind.
To design your own set of personalised labels, visit the My Nametags website at mynametags.ie or to be in with a chance of winning one of 10 label packs up for grabs scan the QR code below and answer the following question: My Nametags offer how many years washing guarantee with their labels?
A. One years
B. Three years
C. 10 years
The craic is back as revellers head for the hills of Upperchurch, near Thurles in Tipperary to celebrate the second year of Ireland’s newest boutique festival over the bank holiday weekend.
Hoolie in the Hills on 3 and 4 August welcomes headline acts Jenny Greene and acclaimed trad musician Sharon Shannon with a host of Irish bands.
Traditional musician Sharon Shannon is one of the headliners at the Hoolie in Hills Festival in Tipperary over the August Bank Holiday weekend.
The organiser, Fergal Butler, is a fourth-generation publican hoping to revive the vibrant musical tradition in the village .
Starting from 1pm, the headliners will be joined by trad act Rebel Hearts, dynamic five-piece Rhythm and Sticks with its high energy twist on contemporary hits, and the funky Riff Shop, Seskin Lane, Strings and Things, plus many more.
Tickets are on sale from €40 plus booking fees from Eventbrite.
The statistics at the moment are that one in four children in Ireland has a special educational need which is way more, I think, than a lot of people realise.
Joy Booth, fundraising manager of Sensational Kids
A new survey shows the total back to school spend in 2024 is €1,401 per child for parents of secondary school students.
The findings from the Irish League of Credit Unions (ILCU) reveals a €113 hike for parents with second-level students compared to last year.
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