Michael Viney: Irish frogs and their explosive breeding
Another Life: Bounty of spawn in ditches and ponds provides food for animals and birds
Tips and tricks for teachers: how connecting with nature can boost wellbeing of pupils
Our guide to the best resources for schools in tackling ‘nature deficit disorder’
Preparing for the post-Covid-19 classroom
Our guide to summer courses for teachers getting set for an altered school environment
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Here are some fun ways to share the special magic of gardening in the months ahead
Mourners at John Hutch funeral told of ‘traumatic time’ for family
Celebrant speaks of deceased’s resilience in wake of the death of his son and his brother
Lawn order: How to get your garden grass back to glory after winter
Storms, snow, rain - it’s been a tough winter for grass. Here’s how to repair the damage
Neil McDonald leaves Limerick FC to join Scunthorpe United
McDonald joins fourth-placed League One side as Graham Alexander’s assistant
Eoin Doyle set to be in demand in January transfer window
Meanwhile, Oldham are waiting for Patrick McEleney to decide if he wants to join
State of Play: Player development is in crisis and the FAI must act
The days of English clubs doing our own player-development work for us are over
Our man in savannah: behind the plants at Dublin Zoo
Horticulturalist Stephen Butler creates habitats that conjure up far-off lands
Gareth Hutch funeral told ‘every tragedy has a human face’
Call for path to peace as Mass for seventh victim of Kinahan- Hutch gang feud held
Stephen Ward ensures Burnley advance into fourth round
Ireland player’s second-half goal against Middlesbrough first club goal in over two years
Shay Given joins Middlesbrough on month-long loan from Aston Villa
Enda Stevens and Paddy Madden also on the move
Yeovil put Paddy Madden on the transfer list
Republic of Ireland international striker may go out on loan
McGeady, St Ledger and Madden withdraw
Injured O’Brien out of Ireland games too but Trapattoni says he can play for West Ham
Dunne and Pilkington make Irish squad
Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni has announced an extended 29 man panel but there’s no place for Kevin Doyle
Giovanni Trapattoni optimistic and confident
Ireland manager suggests teamwork can nullify the threat of Ibrahimovic next month
Likely loss of St Ledger for qualifiers leaves Trapattoni on lookout for replacement
Test results suggest defender will miss Sweden and Austria games but Tardelli in positive mood ahead of Cardiff friendly
St Ledger pulls out of Ireland squad with injury
Paddy Madden and Andy Keogh added to squad for next week’s friendly against Wales in Cardiff
McGeady to miss Wales friendly with knee injury
Spartak Moscow confirm winger picked up knock in training
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