Why do people behave badly around public art like the Portal? Herd mentality can escalate the frequency and intensity of attention-seeking behaviour, especially in an interactive public space like the Portal Psychology • 20 May 24
Why do people behave badly around public art like the Portal? Herd mentality can escalate the frequency and intensity of attention-seeking behaviour, especially in an interactive public space like the Portal Psychology • 20 May 24
Palword, Pokémon and Pikachu: a rip-off or an influence? There are several aspects to consider when looking at the case of similar yet legally distinctive and separate video games Copyright • 15 May 24
Palword, Pokémon and Pikachu: a rip-off or an influence? There are several aspects to consider when looking at the case of similar yet legally distinctive and separate video games Copyright • 15 May 24
Why did Ireland give Israel 10 points at the Eurovision? Pollster Kevin Cunningham explains how the nature of Eurovision voting influenced the outcome Eurovision • 14 May 24
Why did Ireland give Israel 10 points at the Eurovision? Pollster Kevin Cunningham explains how the nature of Eurovision voting influenced the outcome Eurovision • 14 May 24
All you ever wanted to know about webcomics There are a myriad of reasons why webcomics have proven so popular with both creators and readers Webcomics • 09 May 24
All you ever wanted to know about webcomics There are a myriad of reasons why webcomics have proven so popular with both creators and readers Webcomics • 09 May 24
How Irish Traveller stories link us to the natural world The traditional knowledge contained in Irish Traveller stories may help us to reconnect with the natural world Folklore • 02 May 24
How Irish Traveller stories link us to the natural world The traditional knowledge contained in Irish Traveller stories may help us to reconnect with the natural world Folklore • 02 May 24
Why Beyoncé's accent is the best thing about Cowboy Carter The accent of the singer is the most essential component of country music and that's the genius of the Texas native's new album Beyoncé • 01 May 24
Why Beyoncé's accent is the best thing about Cowboy Carter The accent of the singer is the most essential component of country music and that's the genius of the Texas native's new album Beyoncé • 01 May 24
Meet Kathleen Cox, the Irish ceramic artist who broke the mould Unheralded during her lifetime, Cox left behind a striking collection of works which continue to fascinate, influence and inspire Ireland's Hidden Treasures • 26 Apr 24
Meet Kathleen Cox, the Irish ceramic artist who broke the mould Unheralded during her lifetime, Cox left behind a striking collection of works which continue to fascinate, influence and inspire Ireland's Hidden Treasures • 26 Apr 24
What language can teach us about identity and belonging The way language changes shows us the very idea of separating things into 'foreign' or not does not make sense Language • 19 Apr 24
What language can teach us about identity and belonging The way language changes shows us the very idea of separating things into 'foreign' or not does not make sense Language • 19 Apr 24
What we've learned about Michael Collins from Sligo jail diary The revolutionary leader's "daily notes and musings" are a chance to hear his authentic voice, rather than speeches or more formal writings Michael Collins • 20 Apr 24
What we've learned about Michael Collins from Sligo jail diary The revolutionary leader's "daily notes and musings" are a chance to hear his authentic voice, rather than speeches or more formal writings Michael Collins • 20 Apr 24
A secret history of coin-operated games manufacturing in Ireland Irish factories began producing coin-operated games for international export in the late 1950s and early 1960s History • 19 Apr 24
A secret history of coin-operated games manufacturing in Ireland Irish factories began producing coin-operated games for international export in the late 1950s and early 1960s History • 19 Apr 24
The quiet life: putting John McGahern's Leitrim on screen Pat Collins' film of McGahern's That They May Face The Rising Sun shows the importance of landscape and place in shaping people's lives Film • 10 Apr 24
The quiet life: putting John McGahern's Leitrim on screen Pat Collins' film of McGahern's That They May Face The Rising Sun shows the importance of landscape and place in shaping people's lives Film • 10 Apr 24
How Kurt Cobain is still shaping culture 30 years after his death The custodians of the Nirvana singer's legacy continue to advance and protect his thoughts and ideas long after his tragic death Kurt Cobain • 08 Apr 24
How Kurt Cobain is still shaping culture 30 years after his death The custodians of the Nirvana singer's legacy continue to advance and protect his thoughts and ideas long after his tragic death Kurt Cobain • 08 Apr 24
Why nostalgia for the early 2000s isn't all it's cracked up to be Nostalgia for early 2000s' pop and fashion may paint a rosy picture, but it ignores the complex realities of that era Nostalgia • 08 Apr 24
Why nostalgia for the early 2000s isn't all it's cracked up to be Nostalgia for early 2000s' pop and fashion may paint a rosy picture, but it ignores the complex realities of that era Nostalgia • 08 Apr 24
Lá 'le Pádraig agus ceiliúradh an Éireannachais Léiríonn Lá 'le Pádraig gnéithe éagsúla d'fhéiniúlacht na hÉireann atá casta agus go minic frithráiteach ó laistigh agus lasmuigh den tír st patricks day • 14 Mar 24
Lá 'le Pádraig agus ceiliúradh an Éireannachais Léiríonn Lá 'le Pádraig gnéithe éagsúla d'fhéiniúlacht na hÉireann atá casta agus go minic frithráiteach ó laistigh agus lasmuigh den tír st patricks day • 14 Mar 24
The story of St Patrick's first appearance on an Irish stage The first depiction of the nation's patron saint on an Irish stage was a disappointing, underwhelming and insulting affair st patricks day • 13 Mar 24
The story of St Patrick's first appearance on an Irish stage The first depiction of the nation's patron saint on an Irish stage was a disappointing, underwhelming and insulting affair st patricks day • 13 Mar 24
From Elvis to The Muppets, the story of "Danny Boy" Just how did "Danny Boy" became a song loved and hated in equal measures? st patricks day • 14 Mar 24
From Elvis to The Muppets, the story of "Danny Boy" Just how did "Danny Boy" became a song loved and hated in equal measures? st patricks day • 14 Mar 24
Why do film trailers give so much away? If you feel like film trailers are often too long and give too much away, there's a reason for that Film • 12 Mar 24
Why do film trailers give so much away? If you feel like film trailers are often too long and give too much away, there's a reason for that Film • 12 Mar 24
A short history of Irish artist Mainie Jellett The 'doyenne of Irish modernism' was pivotal in promoting abstract and cubist art and bringing Irish artists back in contact with Europe Mainie Jellett • 27 Feb 24
A short history of Irish artist Mainie Jellett The 'doyenne of Irish modernism' was pivotal in promoting abstract and cubist art and bringing Irish artists back in contact with Europe Mainie Jellett • 27 Feb 24
How Ireland's Element Pictures became an European success story The BAFTA-nominated production company can rely on a well-resourced corporation to provide funds for future development and growth Film • 18 Feb 24
How Ireland's Element Pictures became an European success story The BAFTA-nominated production company can rely on a well-resourced corporation to provide funds for future development and growth Film • 18 Feb 24
Are these the 5 best literary video games of all time? Literary games appeal because they present the player with a radically new type of storytelling Video Games • 12 Feb 24
Are these the 5 best literary video games of all time? Literary games appeal because they present the player with a radically new type of storytelling Video Games • 12 Feb 24
How Cuala Press took St Brigid around the world Portraits of the saint by artists like Kathleen Verschoyle and Evie Hone were widely promoted by the female-run Cuala arts group History • 01 Feb 24
How Cuala Press took St Brigid around the world Portraits of the saint by artists like Kathleen Verschoyle and Evie Hone were widely promoted by the female-run Cuala arts group History • 01 Feb 24
The jazz band, a disaster at sea and an Irish tour in 1921 Nine members of the Southern Syncopated Orchestra died in the SS Rowan tragedy, but the band still played Dublin, Derry and Belfast shows History • 26 Jan 24
The jazz band, a disaster at sea and an Irish tour in 1921 Nine members of the Southern Syncopated Orchestra died in the SS Rowan tragedy, but the band still played Dublin, Derry and Belfast shows History • 26 Jan 24
Saltburn: why films about rich, beautiful idlers are so appealing There is something obviously fascinating about Saltburn and it's not just the sight of an Irishman's backside Society • 24 Jan 24
Saltburn: why films about rich, beautiful idlers are so appealing There is something obviously fascinating about Saltburn and it's not just the sight of an Irishman's backside Society • 24 Jan 24
How animal sounds in nature documentaries are made by humans The sounds of animals are almost always recorded by Foley artists in a sound studio far away from the filming location Nature • 19 Jan 24
How animal sounds in nature documentaries are made by humans The sounds of animals are almost always recorded by Foley artists in a sound studio far away from the filming location Nature • 19 Jan 24
The Year In Ireland: a vital collection of Irish folk customs Kevin Danaher's book brought a wealth of information about Irish folklore to the attention of the general public Folklore • 19 Jan 24
The Year In Ireland: a vital collection of Irish folk customs Kevin Danaher's book brought a wealth of information about Irish folklore to the attention of the general public Folklore • 19 Jan 24
