David Hayden

David is a contributor to the Green News. He has a Bachelor's Degree in International Business and French from UCD as well as a Master's Degrees in French literature and New Media from the University of California at San Diego and the Johns Hopkins University.

Donnybrook Buzz Shelter is taking it’s Bees very seriously – All-Ireland Pollinator Plan

May 9th, 2017 Donnybrook TidyTowns are delighted with their latest contribution to the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan. The project, known as the ‘Buzz Shelter’, was to convert the dull, dreary and derelict looking concrete space of an ESB substation into a much-needed refuge for pollinator bees. [x_image type=”none” float=”none” src=”https://greennews.ie/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Bee-Bee-Shelters-Donnybrook.jpg” info=”none” Read more…

By David Hayden, ago

The History of the Shamrock – From Saint Patrick to Campion’s ‘Wild Irish’ to Rebellion and Nationhood

The Shamrock is both a national symbol of Ireland and the emblem of the Irish People. In addition to this, the shamrock is a—slightly elusive—botanical species of clover that serves as an icon of our verdurous landscape. The shamrock’s most direct link to the people comes in the form of the legend of Saint Patrick bringing Christianity to Ireland.

By David Hayden, ago