Storm Ophelia Helps Harvest Cider Crop Cider orchards in County Tipperary, Ireland, received a helping hand from Mother Nature in the form of Hurricane Ophelia. The powerful storm, which struck Ireland last week, brought fierce winds that dislodged thousands of apples from the trees. When the storm subsided, staff at the Bulmers orchard in Clonmel were met with an … [Read more...] about A farm turned into a carpet of apples after Hurricane Ophelia in Ireland
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Great Britain and Ireland: A Vibrant Tapestry from Space
An astronaut aboard the International Space Station had the rare opportunity to capture a breathtaking photograph of Great Britain and Ireland on a clear day. This wide-view image showcases the remarkable diversity of land cover types across the two islands, painting a vivid picture of their contrasting colors and landscapes. The western edge of Ireland is adorned with … [Read more...] about Great Britain and Ireland: A Vibrant Tapestry from Space
Great Britain and Ireland Show Their Colors
This photograph was taken by an astronaut on the International Space Station during a rare clear day over Ireland and the United Kingdom. The wide angle captures the contrasting colors of the two islands' various land cover types. The western edge of Ireland is bounded by coastal mountains and rough terrain, making the peninsulas appear browner than the more vegetated … [Read more...] about Great Britain and Ireland Show Their Colors
The discovery of a 5,500-year-old megalithic tomb in Ireland has been dubbed “The Find Of A Lifetime.”
Archaeologists have discovered a 5,500-year-old megalithic tomb in County Meath, Ireland. The discovery was made in collaboration with the University College Dublin by Devenish, an agri-technology company (UCD). They had been digging at the site for over a year and have now revealed their most exciting discovery in the area. Two burial chambers were discovered hidden … [Read more...] about The discovery of a 5,500-year-old megalithic tomb in Ireland has been dubbed “The Find Of A Lifetime.”
An Amazing Lost Message From The Past Was Discovered By A wildfire In Ireland
The planet is currently on fire, in case you hadn't noticed. And although it's having almost apocalyptic effects in certain locations, it's also yielding some incredible findings in other places. However, this week a gorse fire in County Wicklow, Ireland, revealed something entirely more modern: a message from the Second World War, carved into the land itself. The (frankly … [Read more...] about An Amazing Lost Message From The Past Was Discovered By A wildfire In Ireland