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
What do trees have to do with Irish culture and identity? Trees are fundamental to our sense of place and identity and can become symbols of cultural and political power Nature • 03 Sep 24
What do trees have to do with Irish culture and identity? Trees are fundamental to our sense of place and identity and can become symbols of cultural and political power Nature • 03 Sep 24
The unedifying tale of a suppressed Harry Clarke window In 1927 the Irish government commissioned a stained glass window from Harry Clarke, but it was never displayed. What went wrong? History • 13 Oct 23
The unedifying tale of a suppressed Harry Clarke window In 1927 the Irish government commissioned a stained glass window from Harry Clarke, but it was never displayed. What went wrong? History • 13 Oct 23
How Olivia Rodrigo produced a powerful teen girl album Her new album GUTS is full of fierce songs which reflect the awkwardness, joy and funny hysteria of being young Music • 05 Oct 23
How Olivia Rodrigo produced a powerful teen girl album Her new album GUTS is full of fierce songs which reflect the awkwardness, joy and funny hysteria of being young Music • 05 Oct 23
5 reasons Andy Warhol is so popular right now There are striking resonances between the artist's life and contemporary moments that might be fuelling the current revival Andy Warhol • 02 Oct 23
5 reasons Andy Warhol is so popular right now There are striking resonances between the artist's life and contemporary moments that might be fuelling the current revival Andy Warhol • 02 Oct 23
How BookTok is influencing what you read BookTok's influence over the publishing industry and what young people (and especially young women) are reading is staggering Books • 29 Sep 23
How BookTok is influencing what you read BookTok's influence over the publishing industry and what young people (and especially young women) are reading is staggering Books • 29 Sep 23
Statues, murals and Henry Shefflin: 100 years of art and the GAA Many artists, designers and craftspeople have been inspired by the GAA, from traditional portraits of players to public sculptures art • 15 Sep 23
Statues, murals and Henry Shefflin: 100 years of art and the GAA Many artists, designers and craftspeople have been inspired by the GAA, from traditional portraits of players to public sculptures art • 15 Sep 23
To whom it concerns: a short history of The Late Late Show Patrick Kielty will be a custodian of a unique cultural phenomenon that has provided a valuable insight into Irish society since 1962 the late late show • 15 Sep 23
To whom it concerns: a short history of The Late Late Show Patrick Kielty will be a custodian of a unique cultural phenomenon that has provided a valuable insight into Irish society since 1962 the late late show • 15 Sep 23
What the Aisling books have told us about Ireland and ourselves Emer McLysaght and Sarah Breen's books have deftly captured a unique Irish archetype and modern heroine Books • 11 Sep 23
What the Aisling books have told us about Ireland and ourselves Emer McLysaght and Sarah Breen's books have deftly captured a unique Irish archetype and modern heroine Books • 11 Sep 23
How Taylor Swift's literary references plot her path as an artist The pop star's references to books and classic literature allows us to see her self-awareness and growth as an artist Taylor Swift • 08 Sep 23
How Taylor Swift's literary references plot her path as an artist The pop star's references to books and classic literature allows us to see her self-awareness and growth as an artist Taylor Swift • 08 Sep 23
Here are 10 things to know if you're starting a band Whether it's a folk duo, a jazz quartet or a metal band, there are a few things you can do to make the process run smoothly Music • 06 Sep 23
Here are 10 things to know if you're starting a band Whether it's a folk duo, a jazz quartet or a metal band, there are a few things you can do to make the process run smoothly Music • 06 Sep 23
Did Tolkien find Middle Earth in the west of Ireland? The Lord of the Rings' author had many connections to the Burren, Galway and Connemara Culture • 07 Sep 23
Did Tolkien find Middle Earth in the west of Ireland? The Lord of the Rings' author had many connections to the Burren, Galway and Connemara Culture • 07 Sep 23
