Can Francis Bacon really be considered an Irish artist? There may be no obvious traces of Ireland or Irishness in Bacon's work, yet his studio now resides in the heart of Dublin Francis Bacon • 17 Dec 24
Can Francis Bacon really be considered an Irish artist? There may be no obvious traces of Ireland or Irishness in Bacon's work, yet his studio now resides in the heart of Dublin Francis Bacon • 17 Dec 24
A history of temporary release for prisoners in Ireland Christmas amnesties for prisoners peaked in 1995 with 390 granted temporary release, but numbers have since swiftly declined Christmas • 17 Jun
A history of temporary release for prisoners in Ireland Christmas amnesties for prisoners peaked in 1995 with 390 granted temporary release, but numbers have since swiftly declined Christmas • 17 Jun
Did the World War 1 Christmas truce football match really happen? A 1915 photo from Greece is wrongly use annually as proof of a heavily mythologised Christmas 1914 match. History • 16 Dec 24
Did the World War 1 Christmas truce football match really happen? A 1915 photo from Greece is wrongly use annually as proof of a heavily mythologised Christmas 1914 match. History • 16 Dec 24
Why Ireland sought to stop US airlines landing at Dublin Airport There was a high level of tetchiness between Ireland and the US when it came to transatlantic aviation in the 1960s History • 16 Dec 24
Why Ireland sought to stop US airlines landing at Dublin Airport There was a high level of tetchiness between Ireland and the US when it came to transatlantic aviation in the 1960s History • 16 Dec 24
10 medieval Irish words we didn't know about before now From útluighe to bánbiad, the rediscovered words demonstrate the quirky and colourful language of medieval Irish. Gaeilge • 16 Dec 24
10 medieval Irish words we didn't know about before now From útluighe to bánbiad, the rediscovered words demonstrate the quirky and colourful language of medieval Irish. Gaeilge • 16 Dec 24
How medieval Irish elites feasted and fought at Christmas The great households of medieval Ireland were experts at wielding their hospitality and their power at Christmas festivities Christmas • 16 Dec 24
How medieval Irish elites feasted and fought at Christmas The great households of medieval Ireland were experts at wielding their hospitality and their power at Christmas festivities Christmas • 16 Dec 24
How a public kiss in 1930s Ireland caused a global sensation A woman was effectively banished from the country for the crime of kissing of a boy in public in Co Louth in 1937 History • 16 Dec 24
How a public kiss in 1930s Ireland caused a global sensation A woman was effectively banished from the country for the crime of kissing of a boy in public in Co Louth in 1937 History • 16 Dec 24
The story of Joe Jacob, Marian Finucane and the iodine tablets Fears about nuclear fallout and radiaton poisoning in 2001 produced one of the most infamous Irish radio interviews of all time History • 16 Dec 24
The story of Joe Jacob, Marian Finucane and the iodine tablets Fears about nuclear fallout and radiaton poisoning in 2001 produced one of the most infamous Irish radio interviews of all time History • 16 Dec 24
How a Christmas pie caused controversy in the Irish Free State For over a century Ireland sent a woodcock pie to the British monarch every Christmas, but a letter and Domhnall Ó Buachalla put a stop to it Christmas • 12 Dec 24
How a Christmas pie caused controversy in the Irish Free State For over a century Ireland sent a woodcock pie to the British monarch every Christmas, but a letter and Domhnall Ó Buachalla put a stop to it Christmas • 12 Dec 24
How the Wexford Carol gave me respite and solace at Christmas Christmas carols like the Wexford Carol can be a conduit for joy and celebration in the darkest of times Christmas • 12 Dec 24
How the Wexford Carol gave me respite and solace at Christmas Christmas carols like the Wexford Carol can be a conduit for joy and celebration in the darkest of times Christmas • 12 Dec 24
How we found a long-lost World War 1 ship beneath Irish waters The use of advanced sonar technology and archival research may help locate and identify thousands of other shipwrecks History • 12 Dec 24
How we found a long-lost World War 1 ship beneath Irish waters The use of advanced sonar technology and archival research may help locate and identify thousands of other shipwrecks History • 12 Dec 24
5 things you didn't know about Fionn Mac Cumhaill The man who ate the Salmon of Knowledge was a complex character and not always likeable, but he was certainly thought-provoking Fionn Mac Cumhaill • 16 Dec 24
5 things you didn't know about Fionn Mac Cumhaill The man who ate the Salmon of Knowledge was a complex character and not always likeable, but he was certainly thought-provoking Fionn Mac Cumhaill • 16 Dec 24
The boss & big fella: the ballad of Charlie Haughey & Ben Dunne The man who became taoiseach 45 years ago and the colourful businessman found themselves closely linked on several occasions Ireland • 12 Dec 24
The boss & big fella: the ballad of Charlie Haughey & Ben Dunne The man who became taoiseach 45 years ago and the colourful businessman found themselves closely linked on several occasions Ireland • 12 Dec 24
Do you know these 7 great Irish Christmas traditions? From the Christmas box to An Margadh Mór, here are some memorable Irish Christmas traditions from years past History • 09 Dec 24
Do you know these 7 great Irish Christmas traditions? From the Christmas box to An Margadh Mór, here are some memorable Irish Christmas traditions from years past History • 09 Dec 24
The story of Notre-Dame's unusual link with Irish history A look at the Parisian cathedral's history as it re-opens after a five year €700 million renovation project following the 2019 fire History • 06 Dec 24
The story of Notre-Dame's unusual link with Irish history A look at the Parisian cathedral's history as it re-opens after a five year €700 million renovation project following the 2019 fire History • 06 Dec 24
How Harry Clarke became one of Ireland's best loved artists The sheer volume of Clarke's work due to his impressive productivity has ensured he continues to be widely celebrated and admired Harry Clarke • 05 Dec 24
How Harry Clarke became one of Ireland's best loved artists The sheer volume of Clarke's work due to his impressive productivity has ensured he continues to be widely celebrated and admired Harry Clarke • 05 Dec 24
When Irish turkeys were posted in droves to Britain for Christmas From 1948 a special scheme delivered thousands of Christmas turkeys from Irish families to relatives in Britain History • 28 Nov 24
When Irish turkeys were posted in droves to Britain for Christmas From 1948 a special scheme delivered thousands of Christmas turkeys from Irish families to relatives in Britain History • 28 Nov 24
The year Christmas was banned in Ireland and Britain Christmas was cancelled in 1647, but people fed up with restrictions and financial difficulties ignored the rules History • 28 Nov 24
The year Christmas was banned in Ireland and Britain Christmas was cancelled in 1647, but people fed up with restrictions and financial difficulties ignored the rules History • 28 Nov 24
5 people of Irish origin who've contributed to Mexico's history You'll find Irish backgrounds in many parts of Mexican life, from the Wexfordman who inspired Zorro to the artist Juan O'Gorman History • 22 Nov 24
5 people of Irish origin who've contributed to Mexico's history You'll find Irish backgrounds in many parts of Mexican life, from the Wexfordman who inspired Zorro to the artist Juan O'Gorman History • 22 Nov 24
A short history of colourful candidates in Irish elections This is not the first general election where parties and independent candidates with fringe views will be asking for votes Election 24 • 04 Dec 24
A short history of colourful candidates in Irish elections This is not the first general election where parties and independent candidates with fringe views will be asking for votes Election 24 • 04 Dec 24
What notes in 17th century book reveal about a transatlantic trip The handwritten notes in Samuel Sturmy's Mariner's Magazine tell us much and provoke more questions about a long forgotten 17th century voyage History • 21 Nov 24
What notes in 17th century book reveal about a transatlantic trip The handwritten notes in Samuel Sturmy's Mariner's Magazine tell us much and provoke more questions about a long forgotten 17th century voyage History • 21 Nov 24
5 historic election scuffles & fights between FF & FG supporters General election rallies in the 1920s and 1930s regularly featured lively clashes between Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael supporters Election 24 • 18 Nov 24
5 historic election scuffles & fights between FF & FG supporters General election rallies in the 1920s and 1930s regularly featured lively clashes between Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael supporters Election 24 • 18 Nov 24
Where did all the historical Irish weather records go? Hidden and lost weather observations contain hugely valuable information about historical climate variability and changes Weather • 15 Nov 24
Where did all the historical Irish weather records go? Hidden and lost weather observations contain hugely valuable information about historical climate variability and changes Weather • 15 Nov 24
Happy birthday Excel: marking 40 years of spreadsheet errors As the world's most popular office software marks 40 years of cells and rows, why do we keep making the same mistakes with spreadsheets? technology • 07 Nov 24
Happy birthday Excel: marking 40 years of spreadsheet errors As the world's most popular office software marks 40 years of cells and rows, why do we keep making the same mistakes with spreadsheets? technology • 07 Nov 24
Why do Trump supporters remain so loyal to him? For Trump supporters, getting what they want is more important than worrying about the former president's multiple legal cases United States • 06 Nov 24
Why do Trump supporters remain so loyal to him? For Trump supporters, getting what they want is more important than worrying about the former president's multiple legal cases United States • 06 Nov 24
