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Every year, World Mental Health Day provides an opportunity to reflect on the state of mental health services globally. In Northern Ireland (NI), the intersection between mental health and…
A first person view looking down the 'Stairway to Heaven' Boardwalk in Cuilcagh Mountain, Ireland. Cuilcagh is a mountain on the border between County Fermanagh and County Cavan. The boardwalk is a wooden pathway constructed through the rocky mountainous area.
Introduction Tourism in Northern Ireland accounted for £2.3 billion or 5% of the region’s Gross Value Added in 2019. The sector supported 70,200 jobs in Northern Ireland in 2022….
Overhead satellite image of Lough Neagh, Northern Ireland.
In recent years, algal blooms have drawn large-scale notoriety and attention. We take a look at their global impact on areas of natural beauty….
A first person view looking down the 'Stairway to Heaven' Boardwalk in Cuilcagh Mountain, Ireland. Cuilcagh is a mountain on the border between County Fermanagh and County Cavan. The boardwalk is a wooden pathway constructed through the rocky mountainous area.

Tourism update: 2024

Introduction Tourism in Northern Ireland accounted for £2.3 billion or 5% of the region’s Gross Value Added in 2019. The sector supported 70,200 jobs in

Overhead satellite image of Lough Neagh, Northern Ireland.

Algal Blooms and Lough Neagh

In recent years, algal blooms have drawn large-scale notoriety and attention. We take a look at their global impact on areas of natural beauty.

Agriculture and Environment

Overhead satellite image of Lough Neagh, Northern Ireland.
In recent years, algal blooms have drawn large-scale notoriety and attention. We take a look at their global impact on areas of natural beauty.
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We take a look at the economic and environmental impact of zebra mussels, an invasive aquatic species, across Ireland and Northern Ireland.

Economy and Finance

A first person view looking down the 'Stairway to Heaven' Boardwalk in Cuilcagh Mountain, Ireland. Cuilcagh is a mountain on the border between County Fermanagh and County Cavan. The boardwalk is a wooden pathway constructed through the rocky mountainous area.
Introduction Tourism in Northern Ireland accounted for £2.3 billion or 5% of the region’s Gross Value Added in 2019. The sector supported 70,200 jobs in Northern Ireland in 2022.

Education and Skills

Education and Skills articles produced after May 2022 will be published here when they are available. You can also view our archive of blogs published before May 2022.

Governance

Governance articles produced after May 2022 will be published here when they are available. You can also view our archive of blogs published before May 2022.

Health and Society

A decorative image showing the scales of justice under a spotlight
Every year, World Mental Health Day provides an opportunity to reflect on the state of mental health services globally. In Northern Ireland (NI), the intersection between mental health and

Infrastructure

Infrastructure articles produced after May 2022 will be published here when they are available. You can also view our archive of blogs published before May 2022.