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Common cranes successfully hatch first chicks in Ireland for 300 years

COMMON cranes have successfully hatched two baby chicks at a site in the Republic – the first recorded birth of crane chicks in Ireland for more than 300 years.

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New humpback whale spotted for the first time off Co Donegal coast

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Pod of dolphins delight beachgoers on north coast as they swim close to the shore

Suzanne McGonagle 26 Jul, 2021

A Co Derry man has told of how he came "within touching distance" of a pod of dolphins on the north coast.

Crews tackle forest and mountain blazes in Belfast and Fermanagh

Suzanne McGonagle 26 Jul, 2021

FIREFIGHTERS have dealt with gorse blazes in Belfast and Co Fermanagh.

Take On Nature: A walk back through time

Tony Bailie 24 Jul, 2021

THE jagged rocks poking out of the Irish Sea have a scaly look about them, as if they are the encrusted remains of an ancient giant lizard.

Hottest day record smashed with new high in Co Tyrone

21 Jul, 2021

Northern Ireland has recorded its highest ever temperature for the second time in five days.

NI Water to meet Department for Infrastructure amid warnings of hosepipe ban

Suzanne McGonagle 21 Jul, 2021

NI Water is due to hold discussions with the Department for Infrastructure tomorrow amid warnings that a hosepipe ban could be introduced.

Massive wildfires in US west brings haze to east coast

Gillian Flaccus, AP 21 Jul, 2021

Skies over New York City were hazy after fires burned in California, Oregon, Montana and other US states.

Met Office issues extreme heat warning for Northern Ireland

Jonathan McCambridge, PA 20 Jul, 2021

Temperatures are expected to rise above 30C (86F) on Wednesday and Thursday.

Met Éireann issues orange weather warning as temperature set to reach 30C

Cate McCurry, PA 20 Jul, 2021

The high temperature warning has been issued for Cavan, Monaghan, south Leitrim, Roscommon, Longford and Westmeath.

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