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
Meet Sean Sexton, the photo collector framing Irish history The Clareman's collection of over 20,000 photos provides an invaluable trove of source material about Ireland's history History • 22 Dec 23
Meet Sean Sexton, the photo collector framing Irish history The Clareman's collection of over 20,000 photos provides an invaluable trove of source material about Ireland's history History • 22 Dec 23
What does Freud's Last Session tell us about Freud and faith? A new film on the founder of psychoanalysis explores the role of religion and belief in an era of scientific rationality Psychoanalysis • 14 Dec 23
What does Freud's Last Session tell us about Freud and faith? A new film on the founder of psychoanalysis explores the role of religion and belief in an era of scientific rationality Psychoanalysis • 14 Dec 23
Forget It's A Wonderful Life & try 5 alternative Christmas films If you're sick and tired of the same old Christmas films, here are 5 alternative films to go with the mince pies Christmas • 13 Dec 23
Forget It's A Wonderful Life & try 5 alternative Christmas films If you're sick and tired of the same old Christmas films, here are 5 alternative films to go with the mince pies Christmas • 13 Dec 23
How Frozen singalongs reignited a century-long cinema tradition The popularity of Frozen singalongs tapped into a forgotten history of community singing that often took place in cinemas Film • 08 Dec 23
How Frozen singalongs reignited a century-long cinema tradition The popularity of Frozen singalongs tapped into a forgotten history of community singing that often took place in cinemas Film • 08 Dec 23
How Irish dance became a significant business for Irish women Irish dance has deep historical ties with cultural nationalism and identity, but its financial importance for women cannot be overlooked Irish Dancing • 08 Dec 23
How Irish dance became a significant business for Irish women Irish dance has deep historical ties with cultural nationalism and identity, but its financial importance for women cannot be overlooked Irish Dancing • 08 Dec 23
How Shane MacGowan's schooldays in England shaped his identity The singer defined himself against everything the rigid and class-ridden English private school system he experienced stood for Shane MacGowan • 08 Dec 23
How Shane MacGowan's schooldays in England shaped his identity The singer defined himself against everything the rigid and class-ridden English private school system he experienced stood for Shane MacGowan • 08 Dec 23
Meet the Leitrim woman who founded the Irish record industry Ellen O'Byrne's New York business played a key role in recording and distributing Irish music over a century ago History • 24 Nov 23
Meet the Leitrim woman who founded the Irish record industry Ellen O'Byrne's New York business played a key role in recording and distributing Irish music over a century ago History • 24 Nov 23
A historian debunks the myths in Ridley Scott's Napoleon film Did Napoleon really fire at the pyramids? Was he present at Marie Antoinette's execution? And what was the story with Josephine? Napoleon • 21 Nov 23
A historian debunks the myths in Ridley Scott's Napoleon film Did Napoleon really fire at the pyramids? Was he present at Marie Antoinette's execution? And what was the story with Josephine? Napoleon • 21 Nov 23
Will anyone actually want to read AI generated stories? While the technology is relatively new, the trajectory for AI-written stories isn't necessarily upwards Media • 17 Nov 23
Will anyone actually want to read AI generated stories? While the technology is relatively new, the trajectory for AI-written stories isn't necessarily upwards Media • 17 Nov 23
How to Have Sex: a powerful film about the complexity of consent Molly Manning Walker has produced an authentic portrayal of the riotous, noisy and confused mayhem of teen years Brainstorm • 15 Nov 23
How to Have Sex: a powerful film about the complexity of consent Molly Manning Walker has produced an authentic portrayal of the riotous, noisy and confused mayhem of teen years Brainstorm • 15 Nov 23
The story of WB Yeats' Nobel Prize win 100 years ago today Then and now, the poet was identified with Ireland in a way contemporaries like Oscar Wilde and George Bernard Shaw never were Literature • 14 Nov 23
The story of WB Yeats' Nobel Prize win 100 years ago today Then and now, the poet was identified with Ireland in a way contemporaries like Oscar Wilde and George Bernard Shaw never were Literature • 14 Nov 23
Now and Then: Is it really John Lennon's voice or is it AI? How the Beatles released their 'final' song with a little help from AI, decades after the death of John Lennon Music • 03 Nov 23
Now and Then: Is it really John Lennon's voice or is it AI? How the Beatles released their 'final' song with a little help from AI, decades after the death of John Lennon Music • 03 Nov 23
The woman who said no to Spanish dictator Franco The story of Concha Piquer, the Spanish singer known for her singular attitude and strength of will Spain • 01 Nov 23
The woman who said no to Spanish dictator Franco The story of Concha Piquer, the Spanish singer known for her singular attitude and strength of will Spain • 01 Nov 23
Is U2 one of the greatest creative collaborations on Earth? Whether or not you're a fan, there's plenty to learn from U2's commitment to the creative process if you want to be a great group Music • 23 Oct 23
Is U2 one of the greatest creative collaborations on Earth? Whether or not you're a fan, there's plenty to learn from U2's commitment to the creative process if you want to be a great group Music • 23 Oct 23
