Did a tax on children's shoes really cause a government to fall? Myths can be powerful drivers of narrative, and of public perceptions and contrary to popular belief, the likelihood is that the infamous 'tax on children's ... History • 16 Apr
Margaret Thatcher, British collusion and Pat Finucane's murder The solicitor's murder was one of several incidents where the British state under Thatcher was involved in collusion Northern Ireland • 25 Mar
Why there would be no Fine Gael without the Blueshirts A key figure in the foundation of Fine Gael and the party's first leader was Irish fascist Eoin O'Duffy History • 23 Mar
How dessert became the bling course at 18th century dinners A panoply of desserts delighted Ireland's sweet-toothed and fashion-conscious Georgian diners Food • 22 Mar
Why were women omitted from modern Irish history? As the Irish revolution unfurled, the sexual politics of the time narrated the story and framed the picture History • 18 Mar
Why medieval Ireland was known as the 'island of saints' We know all about St Patrick and St Brigid, but what about Ireland's other medieval saints? Medieval Ireland • 17 Mar
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 • 16 Mar
A day off from Lent: St Patrick's Day traditions from the past March 17th was always a day for special rites and rituals throughout the country. st patricks day • 16 Mar
The Cork actor, Knight Rider and the popemobile Besides a stellar acting career on stage and screen, Edward Mulhare is also a link between KITT and the popemobile Culture • 11 Mar
Bean i gclub na mbuachaillí: Caitilín Dubh agus filíocht na mban Cé nár fhág an file ón 17ú haois Caitilín Dubh ach cúig dhán ina diaidh, léiríonn na dánta seo go bhfuil traidisiún fada agus domhain ... History • 09 Mar
A history of women's land rights in Ireland The route to land ownership and inheritance for women in Ireland has never been straightforward History • 08 Mar
The Limerickwoman who was one of Ireland's film pioneers Ellen O'Mara Sullivan was one of the team behind the Film Company of Ireland which was established in 1916 History • 02 Mar
The story behind Michael Collins' wolf slippers They're a well-worn pair of size 9, bright blue wool slippers with a wolf's head stitched on the toe caps History • 02 Mar
How Che Guevara's iconic image became a design classic The enduring appeal of the 'poster child for rebellion' suggests that style matters even in military conflict Design • 04 Mar
Why did Oliver Cromwell end up in Ireland in the first place? Cromwell's well-equipped forces faced an army of Irish and Old English Catholics, Irish Protestants and English royalists History • 22 Feb
How Medieval Ireland's scholars and ideas had an impact on France Ireland's cultural exports to France at the time included learned pilgrims, cheeky philosophers and ideas on the science of time History • 19 Feb
Meet the 18th century Irish gents obsessed with plates and dishes This preoccupation with elegant tableware was designed to draw attention to the gentlemen's good taste and wealth History • 15 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 • 15 Feb
Why grenades and bombs from Ireland's war years still turn up Coming across unexploded munitions from the War Of Indepedence and Civil War is a relatively common occurrence History • 12 Feb
Love island: the love lives of our 19th century ancestors Forget Bumble or Tinder or First Dates, our ancestors got the shift at gatherings like fairs, pattern days and wakes Folklore • 12 Feb
What happened during the Irish rebellion of 1641? It is estimated that between 4,000 and 12,000 people died on all sides during the bloody and violent events of 1641 History • 12 Feb
Why did TikTok sea shanties go viral during the lockdown? Life under lockdown during the pandemic mirrors the experience of spending months at sea Sea Shanties • 05 Feb
Why Irish literature needs to let the navvies into the Big House It's timely to re-assess the contribution agricultural labourers have made to Irish literature both directly and indirectly Literature • 05 Feb
'A thieves' kitchen': Ireland's lukewarm reaction to the UN While now a highly respected member of the United Nations, Ireland's initial reaction to the organisation was far from enthusiastic History • 05 Feb
Why the pope put the church into lockdown in the 13th century Pope Innocent III's use of papal interdicts to shut down the church was a powerful weapon against those who displeased him History • 29 Jan
