How Mary Robinson's inauguration suit became a piece of history Amid the crowd of male politicians in dark suits, Robinson stood out as a confident, powerful figure ready to change social norms Mary Robinson • 2 hrs
How Mary Robinson's inauguration suit became a piece of history Amid the crowd of male politicians in dark suits, Robinson stood out as a confident, powerful figure ready to change social norms Mary Robinson • 2 hrs
How Irish revolutionaries used French language to secure support The multilingual skills of the revolutionary generation helped them to amplify Ireland's cause on the world stage History • 14 Oct
How Irish revolutionaries used French language to secure support The multilingual skills of the revolutionary generation helped them to amplify Ireland's cause on the world stage History • 14 Oct
"Darkest Ireland" and the burning of Bridget Cleary The criminal trial following the 1895 torture and murder of the Tipperary woman was a media sensation home and away. Folklore • 13 Oct
"Darkest Ireland" and the burning of Bridget Cleary The criminal trial following the 1895 torture and murder of the Tipperary woman was a media sensation home and away. Folklore • 13 Oct
The dark, grisly history of body-snatching in Ireland The 19th century trade in dead bodies saw medical students regularly raiding burial grounds for corpses to dissect History • 13 Oct
The dark, grisly history of body-snatching in Ireland The 19th century trade in dead bodies saw medical students regularly raiding burial grounds for corpses to dissect History • 13 Oct
What's behind our fascination with Samhain's haunting legacy? Beyond spooky costumes and carved pumpkins, Halloween carries an ancient legacy rooted in fear, folklore and the unknown Halloween • 13 Oct
What's behind our fascination with Samhain's haunting legacy? Beyond spooky costumes and carved pumpkins, Halloween carries an ancient legacy rooted in fear, folklore and the unknown Halloween • 13 Oct
Margaret Skinnider: from maths teacher to 1916 sharpshooter The Scottish revolutionary feminist was the only woman combatant wounded in action during the Easter Rising. History • 13 Oct
Margaret Skinnider: from maths teacher to 1916 sharpshooter The Scottish revolutionary feminist was the only woman combatant wounded in action during the Easter Rising. History • 13 Oct
Meet Maggie Gough, the forgotten Irish maths pioneer The Wexford native did original research in a highly technical subject at a time when very few got that opportunity History • 13 Oct
Meet Maggie Gough, the forgotten Irish maths pioneer The Wexford native did original research in a highly technical subject at a time when very few got that opportunity History • 13 Oct
How Rory Gallagher's guitar became the most famous in Irish music Bought, sold, played, displayed, stolen, recovered and preserved – Rory Gallagher's iconic Fender Stratocaster '61 is a national treasure Music • 10 Oct
How Rory Gallagher's guitar became the most famous in Irish music Bought, sold, played, displayed, stolen, recovered and preserved – Rory Gallagher's iconic Fender Stratocaster '61 is a national treasure Music • 10 Oct
How to get away with murder in medieval Ireland Duinetháide murders, where the killer didn't leave a trace or a body, carry all the intrigue of a classic murder mystery Medieval Ireland • 09 Oct
How to get away with murder in medieval Ireland Duinetháide murders, where the killer didn't leave a trace or a body, carry all the intrigue of a classic murder mystery Medieval Ireland • 09 Oct
Meet the runaway husbands & eloping wives of 18th century Ulster Elopement advertisements were placed by aggrieved spouses to notify the public that their partners had deserted the marital home History • 07 Oct
Meet the runaway husbands & eloping wives of 18th century Ulster Elopement advertisements were placed by aggrieved spouses to notify the public that their partners had deserted the marital home History • 07 Oct
Michael Collins' to-do lists: socks, missing horses and Dan Breen As we can see from his diaries, the Irish revolutionary leader was a big fan of keeping lists throughout his life Michael Collins • 02 Oct
Michael Collins' to-do lists: socks, missing horses and Dan Breen As we can see from his diaries, the Irish revolutionary leader was a big fan of keeping lists throughout his life Michael Collins • 02 Oct
The surprising revival of road bowling, Ireland's ancient sport From Cork and Armagh to TikTok and Instagram, young and old road bowlers are taking up the bowl and keeping this unique tradition alive Road Bowling • 02 Oct
The surprising revival of road bowling, Ireland's ancient sport From Cork and Armagh to TikTok and Instagram, young and old road bowlers are taking up the bowl and keeping this unique tradition alive Road Bowling • 02 Oct
How the mantle cloak set fashion trends in Medieval Ireland A highly valued item of durable clothing at home, the cloak was what made the notion of 'Irishness' visible and distinct in Europe Medieval Ireland • 30 Sep
How the mantle cloak set fashion trends in Medieval Ireland A highly valued item of durable clothing at home, the cloak was what made the notion of 'Irishness' visible and distinct in Europe Medieval Ireland • 30 Sep
A history of Irish budgets Our fiscal history tells us much about our past and the business of government over many centuries Brainstorm • 30 Sep
A history of Irish budgets Our fiscal history tells us much about our past and the business of government over many centuries Brainstorm • 30 Sep
The Michaelmas customs associated with 29 September in Ireland From harvest and pilgrimage to legend and lore about púca and the weather, Michaelmas used to be an important day in the Irish calendar History • 29 Sep
The Michaelmas customs associated with 29 September in Ireland From harvest and pilgrimage to legend and lore about púca and the weather, Michaelmas used to be an important day in the Irish calendar History • 29 Sep
Why did Dublin authorities try to ban street trading in 1920s? The move to ban women traders selling fruit, vegetables and fish at Dublin street markets was led by a group of 'substantial ratepayers' History • 25 Sep
Why did Dublin authorities try to ban street trading in 1920s? The move to ban women traders selling fruit, vegetables and fish at Dublin street markets was led by a group of 'substantial ratepayers' History • 25 Sep
How Dickie Rock's songs tell a story of Ireland's musical history The showband and cabaret star was a versatile singer, but he selected the songs he wanted to record and perform with great care Dickie Rock • 26 Sep
How Dickie Rock's songs tell a story of Ireland's musical history The showband and cabaret star was a versatile singer, but he selected the songs he wanted to record and perform with great care Dickie Rock • 26 Sep
Houses of Guinness: how Edward Guinness changed housing in Dublin One of the main characters in the new Netflix series, Edward Cecil Guinness' philanthropic work had a major impact on housing in Dublin History • 27 Sep
Houses of Guinness: how Edward Guinness changed housing in Dublin One of the main characters in the new Netflix series, Edward Cecil Guinness' philanthropic work had a major impact on housing in Dublin History • 27 Sep
A view of 17th century Ireland by Oliver Cromwell's doctor While Gerard Boate's book was a propagandistic commodification of Ireland, it opened the way for a more scientific interpretation of the country History • 22 Sep
A view of 17th century Ireland by Oliver Cromwell's doctor While Gerard Boate's book was a propagandistic commodification of Ireland, it opened the way for a more scientific interpretation of the country History • 22 Sep
The secret history of the Sacré-Coeur Basilica in Paris Whether it be in terms of location or design, the landmark on the French capital's skyline has been controversial since its inception Sacré-Coeur Basilica • 20 Sep
The secret history of the Sacré-Coeur Basilica in Paris Whether it be in terms of location or design, the landmark on the French capital's skyline has been controversial since its inception Sacré-Coeur Basilica • 20 Sep
Why a 115kg stone from Waterford is finding a new home in Boston Shipping the Cloch Bán up to Boston is a slightly eccentric idea, but it captures how diaspora communities find joy in heritage Heritage • 19 Sep
Why a 115kg stone from Waterford is finding a new home in Boston Shipping the Cloch Bán up to Boston is a slightly eccentric idea, but it captures how diaspora communities find joy in heritage Heritage • 19 Sep
Why the Tailteann Games are returning this month The story of the Tailteann Games reveals how Irish identity is made, remade and sometimes forgotten Tailteann Games • 15 Sep
Why the Tailteann Games are returning this month The story of the Tailteann Games reveals how Irish identity is made, remade and sometimes forgotten Tailteann Games • 15 Sep
How Ireland became home of the horse racing steeplechase The first ever steeplechase took place in Cork in 1752, when two huntsmen decided to settle a wager on horseback History • 12 Sep
How Ireland became home of the horse racing steeplechase The first ever steeplechase took place in Cork in 1752, when two huntsmen decided to settle a wager on horseback History • 12 Sep
What ancient Irish monks can teach us about slowing down The Irish monastic tradition reminds us that silence is not a gap to be filled and human flourishing does not solely depend on productivity Ireland • 11 Sep
What ancient Irish monks can teach us about slowing down The Irish monastic tradition reminds us that silence is not a gap to be filled and human flourishing does not solely depend on productivity Ireland • 11 Sep
"I used to view de Valera as the ultimate villain in our history" I would love to blame Dev for all of the problems Ireland suffered in the last century, but it's not as simple as that De Valera's legacy can be summed up in one word - complicated Eamon De Valera • 10 Sep
"I used to view de Valera as the ultimate villain in our history" I would love to blame Dev for all of the problems Ireland suffered in the last century, but it's not as simple as that De Valera's legacy can be summed up in one word - complicated Eamon De Valera • 10 Sep
