Was a Corkman first to use the phrase 'United States of America'? The letter from Cork-born Stephen Moylan during the American War of Independence is the earliest known document to refer to 'The United States' History • 19 Feb
Was a Corkman first to use the phrase 'United States of America'? The letter from Cork-born Stephen Moylan during the American War of Independence is the earliest known document to refer to 'The United States' History • 19 Feb
Looking to change some habits? You need psychological flexibility When it comes to taking on new routines, our minds are designed to seek familiarity, not long-term self-improvement Psychology • 19 Feb
Looking to change some habits? You need psychological flexibility When it comes to taking on new routines, our minds are designed to seek familiarity, not long-term self-improvement Psychology • 19 Feb
Why mid-career is such a dangerous time for burnout and stress A key driver is the tension between meeting the demands of their job and dealing with extra responsibilities outside work Work and careers • 19 Feb
Why mid-career is such a dangerous time for burnout and stress A key driver is the tension between meeting the demands of their job and dealing with extra responsibilities outside work Work and careers • 19 Feb
How local GPs are the hidden engine of rural Ireland People in rural Irish towns feel safer knowing that their GP lives locally and provides regular, preventive and emergency healthcare to those in need Health • 18 Feb
How local GPs are the hidden engine of rural Ireland People in rural Irish towns feel safer knowing that their GP lives locally and provides regular, preventive and emergency healthcare to those in need Health • 18 Feb
Why do 95% of AI initiatives fail? Many organisations dip their toes into AI by trialling new tools without capitalising on the benefits or transferable lessons Artificial Intelligence • 17 Feb
Why do 95% of AI initiatives fail? Many organisations dip their toes into AI by trialling new tools without capitalising on the benefits or transferable lessons Artificial Intelligence • 17 Feb
Your guide to the US midterm elections The 2026 midterms will be deeply consequential both within the US and abroad - especially with regard to jobs and the economy in Ireland US Midterm Elections • 18 Feb
Your guide to the US midterm elections The 2026 midterms will be deeply consequential both within the US and abroad - especially with regard to jobs and the economy in Ireland US Midterm Elections • 18 Feb
How to stay positive when it never stops raining While we can't change the weather, relentless rain and endlessly dank days, we can try to change how it makes us feel Weather • 18 Feb
How to stay positive when it never stops raining While we can't change the weather, relentless rain and endlessly dank days, we can try to change how it makes us feel Weather • 18 Feb
How much land & power are required to decarbonise Dublin Airport? Decarbonising the emissions associated with flights from Dublin Airport would need much more land and electricity than you might think Dublin Airport • 16 Feb
How much land & power are required to decarbonise Dublin Airport? Decarbonising the emissions associated with flights from Dublin Airport would need much more land and electricity than you might think Dublin Airport • 16 Feb
Why are more young Irish people using nicotine pouches? Health surveys show a steady rise in the use of nicotine pouches and vapes, particularly by people, who did not smoke cigarettes previously Nicotine Pouches • 16 Feb
Why are more young Irish people using nicotine pouches? Health surveys show a steady rise in the use of nicotine pouches and vapes, particularly by people, who did not smoke cigarettes previously Nicotine Pouches • 16 Feb
Jeff Buckley and me: the story of the singer's 1992 Irish show Buckley's prep for the Trinity Ball, his first ever European show, involved drinking tea, eating Mikado biscuits and watching The Late Late Show Jeff Buckley • 12 Feb
Jeff Buckley and me: the story of the singer's 1992 Irish show Buckley's prep for the Trinity Ball, his first ever European show, involved drinking tea, eating Mikado biscuits and watching The Late Late Show Jeff Buckley • 12 Feb
Why TY work experience is out of reach for special needs students The work experience programme is not available in special schools and not all students in special classes in mainstream schools are offered it Transition Year • 17 Feb
Why TY work experience is out of reach for special needs students The work experience programme is not available in special schools and not all students in special classes in mainstream schools are offered it Transition Year • 17 Feb
Here's what happens to your brain when you give up sugar for Lent If you're cutting out sweets and chocolate for Lent, here's what you can expect over the next 40 days (and nights). Lent • 18 Feb
Here's what happens to your brain when you give up sugar for Lent If you're cutting out sweets and chocolate for Lent, here's what you can expect over the next 40 days (and nights). Lent • 18 Feb
When Lent in Ireland meant no sex, music, alcohol or merrymaking For our ancestors, Ash Wednesday marked the start of 40 days of fasting, penitence and denial Lent • 17 Feb
When Lent in Ireland meant no sex, music, alcohol or merrymaking For our ancestors, Ash Wednesday marked the start of 40 days of fasting, penitence and denial Lent • 17 Feb
How long will it take for my solar panels to pay for themselves? Making the most efficient use of your new domestic solar panel installation means a deep dive into usage and storage Solar panels • 13 Feb
How long will it take for my solar panels to pay for themselves? Making the most efficient use of your new domestic solar panel installation means a deep dive into usage and storage Solar panels • 13 Feb
Why do our joints crack, pop and crunch - and should we worry? Staying active is one of the best things you can do for your joints, whether they crack, pop, crunch or stay silent Health • 16 Feb
Why do our joints crack, pop and crunch - and should we worry? Staying active is one of the best things you can do for your joints, whether they crack, pop, crunch or stay silent Health • 16 Feb
The weird historic traditions around Pancake Tuesday in Ireland The day before Lent began may have involved feasting and food, but it certainly wasn't a good day for single people Folklore • 17 Feb
The weird historic traditions around Pancake Tuesday in Ireland The day before Lent began may have involved feasting and food, but it certainly wasn't a good day for single people Folklore • 17 Feb
How to make the perfect pancake (according to science) Move over Neven Maguire and Nigel Slater, here's what some scientists have to say about the perfect pancake Pancakes • 16 Feb
How to make the perfect pancake (according to science) Move over Neven Maguire and Nigel Slater, here's what some scientists have to say about the perfect pancake Pancakes • 16 Feb
All you need to know about the Chinese Year Of The Red Horse Horses held immense importance historically in ancient China and are a powerful cultural symbol of loyalty, endurance and dedication Chinese New Year • 16 Feb
All you need to know about the Chinese Year Of The Red Horse Horses held immense importance historically in ancient China and are a powerful cultural symbol of loyalty, endurance and dedication Chinese New Year • 16 Feb
Why Shrove Tuesday used to be a very bad day for single people Single-shaming customs were especially prevalent in Munster with the 'Skellig Lists' mocking, teasing and insulting unmarried people Folklore • 16 Feb
Why Shrove Tuesday used to be a very bad day for single people Single-shaming customs were especially prevalent in Munster with the 'Skellig Lists' mocking, teasing and insulting unmarried people Folklore • 16 Feb
The truth about energy in your 20s, 40s and 60s Our 40s are often the most exhausting decade because several small biological changes happen at the same time that life's demands often peak Health • 11 Feb
The truth about energy in your 20s, 40s and 60s Our 40s are often the most exhausting decade because several small biological changes happen at the same time that life's demands often peak Health • 11 Feb
Why is Ireland home to so many bogs? The convergence of geology, climate, vegetation and human history allowed peat to accumulate on an extraordinary scale over thousands of years Bogs • 12 Feb
Why is Ireland home to so many bogs? The convergence of geology, climate, vegetation and human history allowed peat to accumulate on an extraordinary scale over thousands of years Bogs • 12 Feb
How to write a 19th century threatening letter Thousands of threatening letters from the likes of Captain Rock, Killman and Slasher were sent directly to victims or posted in public spaces History • 10 Feb
How to write a 19th century threatening letter Thousands of threatening letters from the likes of Captain Rock, Killman and Slasher were sent directly to victims or posted in public spaces History • 10 Feb
What's the logic behind the spelling mistakes you keep making? The English language is often viewed as chaotic and full of "exceptions," but most spellings follow patterns of sound, meaning and structure Spelling • 12 Feb
What's the logic behind the spelling mistakes you keep making? The English language is often viewed as chaotic and full of "exceptions," but most spellings follow patterns of sound, meaning and structure Spelling • 12 Feb
Could adding plants to your driveway help reduce flood risk? Gardens could allow excess rainwater to escape and help to cool cities in summer if they were not being concreted over Flooding • 13 Feb
Could adding plants to your driveway help reduce flood risk? Gardens could allow excess rainwater to escape and help to cool cities in summer if they were not being concreted over Flooding • 13 Feb
What is 'house burping' – and is it really good for your health? The German trend for airing your house even in the depths of winter has become a TikTok trend, but does it actually make a home healthier? Health • 09 Feb
What is 'house burping' – and is it really good for your health? The German trend for airing your house even in the depths of winter has become a TikTok trend, but does it actually make a home healthier? Health • 09 Feb
