49K views · 35 reactions | Fresh air, stunning coastal views and...

The ferry pulled away from the Irish coast, and as the cliffs of home blurred into the mist, a quiet ache settled in my chest. The cries of gulls faded behind me, replaced by the low hum of the sea, indifferent to my leaving. Each wave seemed to carry a memory—laughter in rain-soaked fields, songs sung too late at night, the warmth of familiar voices. Ireland, green and wild and heartbreakingly beautiful, slipped further from view, and I whispered a soft goodbye no one would hear… | The Irish Ab

This map shows the locations around Ireland of confirmed Covid-19 cases as of the morning of 6th March. The HSE confirmed 7 new cases of the virus in the Republic of Ireland yesterday. | Irish Daily Mirror

23K views · 360 reactions | How delightful is this 'drove' of Irish hares on Rathlin Island? In spring, our fastest land mammal gets a little feisty and can be seen boxing. A couple of quick punches is a female hare's way of letting a male know she's not interested in him. Many thanks to islanders Ric Else and Hazel Watson for this fab footage. | Ulster Wildlife | Facebook

Management of the Irish Sea is complex, with each nation managing the...