Russia’s war against Ukraine; and now the USA and Israel’s joint war against Iran have really underlined the importance of sovereign nations being energy independent. It begs the question writes Fiona Hayes Vincent why countries do not regularly re-evaluate their independence in food supply, medical supplies and energy. We have […]
Ireland will take centre stage in global agriculture on Friday, May 22, 2026, when it hosts the 2026 Nuffield Agri-Summit in Co. Kildare. It will be the highlight of the 14th Nuffield Triennial, a nine-day study tour hosted by Nuffield Ireland for Nuffield Irish and International alumni around the island of Ireland. West Cork-based farms, enterprises, and parks […]
Every year International Dawn Chorus Day celebrates the natural wonder of birdsong and in particular the dawn chorus, a phenomenon that takes place every morning during the breeding season and starts even before the sun rises writes Branch member Nicholas Mitchell. This year it is on Sunday, May 3 and […]
For your typical first-time buyer, receiving a mortgage Approval in Principle (AIP) from a bank is usually a major milestone. Getting to this point might have required a few arduous weeks of meeting with a bank or broker, gathering numerous documents, signing an array of forms, and answering questions about […]
by Naomi Fein I know that feeling. You’re talking about something you care deeply about – something you’ve built, something that matters – and you can feel the other person closing off. Their eyes shift. Their shoulders soften in a way that isn’t quite listening anymore. Your story never connected with […]