30 years on, who really won the Battle of Britpop? Back in August 1995, there was only one question that occupied music fans: Blur or Oasis - and which side were you on? Britpop • 23 Aug
30 years on, who really won the Battle of Britpop? Back in August 1995, there was only one question that occupied music fans: Blur or Oasis - and which side were you on? Britpop • 23 Aug
A short history of cats on screen Our feline friends have featured on the big and small screen many, many times Cats • 07 Aug
A short history of cats on screen Our feline friends have featured on the big and small screen many, many times Cats • 07 Aug
8 Eurovision controversies you probably didn't know about From allegations of bribery and drug use to political demonstrations, the Eurovision has never been just about the songs Eurovision • 14 May
8 Eurovision controversies you probably didn't know about From allegations of bribery and drug use to political demonstrations, the Eurovision has never been just about the songs Eurovision • 14 May
How the cost of the 1971 Eurovision nearly sank RTÉ The station's decision to film the 1971 Eurovision in colour led to programme cutbacks and cancellations Eurovision • 16 May
How the cost of the 1971 Eurovision nearly sank RTÉ The station's decision to film the 1971 Eurovision in colour led to programme cutbacks and cancellations Eurovision • 16 May
All you need to know about Eurovision voting patterns There are many parallels between Eurovision voting and regular election campaigns Eurovision • 13 May
All you need to know about Eurovision voting patterns There are many parallels between Eurovision voting and regular election campaigns Eurovision • 13 May
The gospel according to Lady Gaga Lady Gaga's provocative retellings of the Easter story in her songs bear remarkable similarities to events described in two gospels Lady Gaga • 17 Apr
The gospel according to Lady Gaga Lady Gaga's provocative retellings of the Easter story in her songs bear remarkable similarities to events described in two gospels Lady Gaga • 17 Apr
Would you really pay €500 for an Oasis ticket? We don't always rationally and objectively evaluate our willingness to pay a high price for a ticket in advance of doing so Oasis • 03 Sep 24
Would you really pay €500 for an Oasis ticket? We don't always rationally and objectively evaluate our willingness to pay a high price for a ticket in advance of doing so Oasis • 03 Sep 24
Why are Irish gig tickets so expensive? The price of a ticket to see your favourite act has increased dramatically for a plethora of reasons Music • 20 Jun 24
Why are Irish gig tickets so expensive? The price of a ticket to see your favourite act has increased dramatically for a plethora of reasons Music • 20 Jun 24
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
There's never been a better time for female actors on Irish TV Say hello to the formidable females of family dramas, all turbo-charged characters imbued with a satisfying spice of girl power TV • 16 May 23
There's never been a better time for female actors on Irish TV Say hello to the formidable females of family dramas, all turbo-charged characters imbued with a satisfying spice of girl power TV • 16 May 23
Why Paul Mescal's mullet is more than just a haircut A hair historian explains how the medieval popularity of mullet-like hairstyles chronicled a world of new global connections Fashion • 09 May 23
Why Paul Mescal's mullet is more than just a haircut A hair historian explains how the medieval popularity of mullet-like hairstyles chronicled a world of new global connections Fashion • 09 May 23
Why a Ukraine Eurovision win will not be a sympathy vote If Ukraine's Kalush Orchestra triumph in Turin, it will be down to a wave of support for the nation's music in past contests Eurovision • 12 May 22
Why a Ukraine Eurovision win will not be a sympathy vote If Ukraine's Kalush Orchestra triumph in Turin, it will be down to a wave of support for the nation's music in past contests Eurovision • 12 May 22
Adele's 30: why sad songs make us feel good As Adele releases her new album, a look at why we enjoy weepy themes and deliciously melancholy tracks Psychology • 18 Nov 21
Adele's 30: why sad songs make us feel good As Adele releases her new album, a look at why we enjoy weepy themes and deliciously melancholy tracks Psychology • 18 Nov 21
Why is Squid Game so popular? The hit TV show is the latest in a growing global engagement with Korean popular and commercial culture Culture • 11 Oct 21
Why is Squid Game so popular? The hit TV show is the latest in a growing global engagement with Korean popular and commercial culture Culture • 11 Oct 21
How James Bond was a model employee It is easy to forget that the Bond novels and films are about the workplace Work and Careers • 29 Sep 21
How James Bond was a model employee It is easy to forget that the Bond novels and films are about the workplace Work and Careers • 29 Sep 21
What we've learned about conservatorships from Britney Spears Guardianship systems where adults lose the right to make decisions have huge human rights implications law • 13 Jul 21
What we've learned about conservatorships from Britney Spears Guardianship systems where adults lose the right to make decisions have huge human rights implications law • 13 Jul 21
What makes Love Island so successful? Beyond the appeal of watching people go through the ups and downs of finding love, just what is the enduring attraction of the show? Love Island • 01 Jul 21
What makes Love Island so successful? Beyond the appeal of watching people go through the ups and downs of finding love, just what is the enduring attraction of the show? Love Island • 01 Jul 21
The rise, fall and rise again of the Aran jumper's fashion appeal From Steve McQueen to Marilyn Monroe, many high-profile stars have take a shine to the traditional geansaí Ireland • 02 Oct 20
The rise, fall and rise again of the Aran jumper's fashion appeal From Steve McQueen to Marilyn Monroe, many high-profile stars have take a shine to the traditional geansaí Ireland • 02 Oct 20
Here's what criminologists make of The Young Offenders Aside from the comedy, the hit Cork-based TV show also offers heart-wrenching social commentary The Young Offenders • 28 Aug 20
Here's what criminologists make of The Young Offenders Aside from the comedy, the hit Cork-based TV show also offers heart-wrenching social commentary The Young Offenders • 28 Aug 20
Why are we so obsessed with Normal People? Forget Connell's chain and those sex scenes, Normal People arrived at the right time for this kind of introspection and analysis Normal People • 27 May 20
Why are we so obsessed with Normal People? Forget Connell's chain and those sex scenes, Normal People arrived at the right time for this kind of introspection and analysis Normal People • 27 May 20
5 things you didn't know about psychopaths like Villanelle Like the kickass assassin from Killing Eve, there's a bit of the psychopath in all of us Killing Eve • 21 Apr 20
5 things you didn't know about psychopaths like Villanelle Like the kickass assassin from Killing Eve, there's a bit of the psychopath in all of us Killing Eve • 21 Apr 20
Will Billie Eilish disrupt James Bond's macho world? Given the singer's writing style, No Time to Die could be the most feminist theme song yet in the canon of Bond films Billie Eilish • 12 Feb 20
Will Billie Eilish disrupt James Bond's macho world? Given the singer's writing style, No Time to Die could be the most feminist theme song yet in the canon of Bond films Billie Eilish • 12 Feb 20
"The luck of the Irish": Irish Oscar wins and American culture From the mid-19th century onwards, Irish characters, archetypes and stars have regularly featured in all forms of American popular culture Academy Awards 2020 • 05 Feb 20
"The luck of the Irish": Irish Oscar wins and American culture From the mid-19th century onwards, Irish characters, archetypes and stars have regularly featured in all forms of American popular culture Academy Awards 2020 • 05 Feb 20
Will many acts follow Coldplay's lead when it comes to touring? For many acts not at the superstar level, live shows are the only way they can make a living from their music Climate Change • 11 Dec 19
Will many acts follow Coldplay's lead when it comes to touring? For many acts not at the superstar level, live shows are the only way they can make a living from their music Climate Change • 11 Dec 19
I should be so lucky: doing the academic locomotion with Kylie Academics will be analysing and assessing the life and times of Kylie Minogue in Maynooth next weekend Kylie Minogue • 12 Nov 19
I should be so lucky: doing the academic locomotion with Kylie Academics will be analysing and assessing the life and times of Kylie Minogue in Maynooth next weekend Kylie Minogue • 12 Nov 19
