What's the only native insect of Antarctica have to do to survive? A research team has uncovered the special ability of the Antarctic midge to prosper in an extreme environment.

A veterinarian has confirmed that Schmallenberg disease has significantly impacted the performance of early lambing flocks ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin, right, and Fine Gael’s Simon Harris talk to the media outside the ...

Ireland has delayed choosing its new prime minister after a row over speaking rights sparked angry scenes in parliament. The Irish Parliament, called the Dail, had this morning convened to ...

Ireland faces a fresh threat to its income from American multinationals operating here after US president Donald Trump moved to pull his country out of a landmark global corporate tax deal ...

Treating a bug bite or sting will usually relieve symptoms of pain, itching, swelling, and minor irritation. The first step is to better understand the type of insects common to North America and what ...

Learn More Your lovable furball might not be as innocent as you think. Over 4.5 million dog bite cases occur annually in the U.S., with about 20% requiring medical attention. Some breeds, even the ...

Ireland should brace itself for storm force winds, heavy rain, sleet and snow, beginning on Thursday night when Storm Éowyn makes landfall. Met Éireann has issued an advisory for strong to gale ...

Immigration to Ireland increased by 5% in 2023 in the year to April 2024, new figures show. Despite the increase, the number of people who immigrated is still slightly lower than the peak in 2007 ...

As I dealt with the physical pain and discomfort from the Irish wolfhound's bite, I questioned my future. This trauma became my focus. I felt alone. With a few days off to heal, being away from ...

Photo: Sasko Lazarov The number of refugees from ­countries such as Syria who were resettled in Ireland hit its lowest point in almost a decade in 2023 because of the State’s dysfunctional ...

No matter how careful you are about animals in your home, or how much care you take when you are outdoors, animal and insect bites and stings are sometimes unavoidable. Fleas, mites, and chiggers ...