Is Castletown’s freedom and fun canceled?
Kate Hawkins reports on the zoning and sale of Castletown lands, concerns of Celbridge residents, and how access to information has become an issue.
Homeless figures reveal impact of lifting the eviction ban
Homelessness has risen by 24.5% in the three months since the eviction ban. Politics Editor Eoin Ryan presents the figures.
Government approves bill strengthening sexual offences laws
STAND News Politics Editor Eoin Ryan explains the new bill and what it means for survivors of sexual assault.
In Otter News: In Conversation with Cork Nature Network
STAND News Contributor Niamh continues her series on marine conservation issues. Emma Caulfield, a social media officer for Cork Nature Network, shared in an interview with STAND News how research and education can help to protect otters and other biodiversity in Ireland.
“On Porpoise”: In Conversation with Irish Whale and Dolphin Group
STAND News Contributor Niamh continues her series on marine conservation issues with a look into the work of Irish Whale and Dolphin Group. Read about their research monitoring habitats and tracking populations, and how ‘citizen scientists’ can get involved in protecting Irish whales and dolphins.
Circling Sharks: In Conversation with Irish Basking Shark Group
STAND News Contributor Niamh continues her series on marine conservation issues with a look into the work of The Irish Basking Shark Group. Their research on this mysterious fish has important implications for Irish conservation work and even tourism.
Horror Movies and Gender Justice
STAND Student Festival’s Meghan Mickela shares a curated list of horror films that explore gender and subvert stereotypes for the 10,000 Students Campaign #GenderJusticeNow.
Taking Under Wing: Seabird Conservation in Ireland
Contributor Niamh shares insights from her interview with Fair Seas’ Sinead Loughran about the importance of biodiversity, the challenges posed by climate change, and how to get involved as a “citizen scientist”.
Revisiting the Emergency in Pakistan: Floods and Loss of Life
As COP27 discusses plans for future climate change related weather events, STAND News Contributor Patricia Gonzáles revisits the deadly floods that devastated the Sindh and Balochistan provinces of Pakistan from August through October.
Fate Un-seal-ed: In conversation with Seal Rescue Ireland
STAND News Contributor Niamh talks to Seal Rescue Ireland to understand how their efforts to rescue, rehabilitate and release grey and common seals in Ireland reflects the wider protection marine biodiversity needs to flourish.
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