Enjoy some of 2021's positive headlines
#1
A UK study found that super sniffer dogs could help shorten testing lines at airports and mass events by detecting Covid-19 virus smells.
#2
It was revealed that no rhinos were killed by poachers in Kenya in 2020, something that hasn’t been achieved since 1999.
#3
We're expecting new music this year from ABBA, The Blizzards, Maroon 5, Anne-Marie, Billie Eilish, Avril Lavigne and many more!!
#4
Europe officially generated more electricity through renewable sources than fossil fuels for the first time in 2020!
#5
Last month Gardaí in Thurles were alerted to a major traffic obstruction and upon arrival found a duck with 13 ducklings.
Gardaí then removed the ducks and safely returned them to their natural habitat. Watch the video here.
#6
Minister Patrick O'Donovan announced last month that admission charges to all fee-paying open OPW heritage sites are being waived until the end of the year.
#7
Irish film 'Wolfwalkers' was nominated for an Oscar, and won several awards at US Annie Awards and the Irish Animation Awards.
#8
Disney bring movie shooting to Ireland for upcoming sequel 'Disenchanted' with many Irish performers now involved!
#9
President Michael D. Higgins donated 100 books from his personal collection to the public library system in March this year.
#10
Two dolphins were spotted swimming in Venice’s famous Grand Canal which is an extremely rare sight!
It's most likely because the water is much more calm because of Covid-19 restrictions.