5 witchcraft myths debunked by an expert Popular understandings of the European witch-hunts are riddled with many errors and misconceptions Folklore • 14 Oct 24
5 witchcraft myths debunked by an expert Popular understandings of the European witch-hunts are riddled with many errors and misconceptions Folklore • 14 Oct 24
How Northern lights have fascinated Irish people for centuries Historic records of the aurora in Irish skies survive in folklore, newspapers and scientific reports. History • 11 Oct 24
How Northern lights have fascinated Irish people for centuries Historic records of the aurora in Irish skies survive in folklore, newspapers and scientific reports. History • 11 Oct 24
From Germany to US, the states who've plotted to invade Ireland History records that Ireland has long occupied a place in the strategic military planning of other nations History • 11 Oct 24
From Germany to US, the states who've plotted to invade Ireland History records that Ireland has long occupied a place in the strategic military planning of other nations History • 11 Oct 24
The night Dublin's original Abbey Theatre went up in flames Much of the theatre's early archive was lost in the 1951 fire and the doors would remain closed for 15 years History • 10 Oct 24
The night Dublin's original Abbey Theatre went up in flames Much of the theatre's early archive was lost in the 1951 fire and the doors would remain closed for 15 years History • 10 Oct 24
History repeating itself? Blueshirts & anti-immigration protests There are striking similarities between 20th century Irish right-wing groups and modern anti-immigration protesters History • 24 Oct 24
History repeating itself? Blueshirts & anti-immigration protests There are striking similarities between 20th century Irish right-wing groups and modern anti-immigration protesters History • 24 Oct 24
How Irish-US diplomatic relations began 100 years ago this week The Irish Free State made history when Timothy Smiddy was appointed as the nation's first US ambassador in October 1924 History • 09 Oct 24
How Irish-US diplomatic relations began 100 years ago this week The Irish Free State made history when Timothy Smiddy was appointed as the nation's first US ambassador in October 1924 History • 09 Oct 24
What will happen to last Georgian house on Dublin's O'Connell St? 42 Upper O'Connell Street is the last house standing from the original 1750s development, a unique and culturally irreplaceable structure History • 07 Oct 24
What will happen to last Georgian house on Dublin's O'Connell St? 42 Upper O'Connell Street is the last house standing from the original 1750s development, a unique and culturally irreplaceable structure History • 07 Oct 24
Meet Anne O'Brien, the legendary soccer star from Inchicore A 'wizard on the ball', O'Brien became one of the first Irish women to play the game at an international level 50 years ago Soccer • 04 Oct 24
Meet Anne O'Brien, the legendary soccer star from Inchicore A 'wizard on the ball', O'Brien became one of the first Irish women to play the game at an international level 50 years ago Soccer • 04 Oct 24
A short history of Ireland's corporate tax residency rules The seeds of controversy over Ireland's tax residency rules can be traced back to the early years of the State Tax • 02 Oct 24
A short history of Ireland's corporate tax residency rules The seeds of controversy over Ireland's tax residency rules can be traced back to the early years of the State Tax • 02 Oct 24
The Michaelmas customs associated with September 29th 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 24
The Michaelmas customs associated with September 29th 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 24
A history of Irish budgets Our fiscal history tells us much about our past and the business of government over many centuries Budget 2025 • 26 Sep 24
A history of Irish budgets Our fiscal history tells us much about our past and the business of government over many centuries Budget 2025 • 26 Sep 24
What happened when Israel invaded Lebanon in 1982? Israel's invasion and occupation of Lebanon, its siege on Beirut and the massacres that followed all led to the birth of Hezbollah History • 25 Sep 24
What happened when Israel invaded Lebanon in 1982? Israel's invasion and occupation of Lebanon, its siege on Beirut and the massacres that followed all led to the birth of Hezbollah History • 25 Sep 24
4 things I learned about the Irish in the British Empire Irish people played a significant role in the British Empire, from the slave trade to intelligence gathering History • 23 Sep 24
4 things I learned about the Irish in the British Empire Irish people played a significant role in the British Empire, from the slave trade to intelligence gathering History • 23 Sep 24
Meet Hilda Tweedy, Ireland's original desperate housewife A stalwart political lobbyist and shrewd economist, Tweedy radicalised the housewives of Ireland during the Emergency History • 19 Sep 24
Meet Hilda Tweedy, Ireland's original desperate housewife A stalwart political lobbyist and shrewd economist, Tweedy radicalised the housewives of Ireland during the Emergency History • 19 Sep 24
How Headford lace is having a moment in the spotlight again The Co Galway town was a big player in Irish lacemaking and a new community initiative is reviving that craft for the future Heritage • 18 Sep 24
How Headford lace is having a moment in the spotlight again The Co Galway town was a big player in Irish lacemaking and a new community initiative is reviving that craft for the future Heritage • 18 Sep 24
A short history of the Ploughing It began with a good natured disagreement between two farmers and is now one of the biggest events of the year Farming • 16 Sep 24
A short history of the Ploughing It began with a good natured disagreement between two farmers and is now one of the biggest events of the year Farming • 16 Sep 24
The story of the Irishman at Paris 'Chess Olympics' 100 years ago 1924 was a busy year for Irish chess, with John O'Hanlon's appearance in Paris and the game also featuring at that year's Tailteann Games Chess • 12 Sep 24
The story of the Irishman at Paris 'Chess Olympics' 100 years ago 1924 was a busy year for Irish chess, with John O'Hanlon's appearance in Paris and the game also featuring at that year's Tailteann Games Chess • 12 Sep 24
How Dublin dealt with the 19th century cholera epidemic A group of women known as the "Walking Nuns" worked in the hospital in Grangegorman to care for those who were sick and dying History • 12 Sep 24
How Dublin dealt with the 19th century cholera epidemic A group of women known as the "Walking Nuns" worked in the hospital in Grangegorman to care for those who were sick and dying History • 12 Sep 24
All you ever wanted to know about bog butter Preserved in peat for thousands of years, bog butter remains one of the most enigmatic of all archaeological finds Bog butter • 11 Sep 24
All you ever wanted to know about bog butter Preserved in peat for thousands of years, bog butter remains one of the most enigmatic of all archaeological finds Bog butter • 11 Sep 24
The story of the secret theatre buried under Dublin's Busáras The Eblana theatre ensured the capital city's main bus station was also a busy cultural and social space for many decades History • 05 Sep 24
The story of the secret theatre buried under Dublin's Busáras The Eblana theatre ensured the capital city's main bus station was also a busy cultural and social space for many decades History • 05 Sep 24
Eating, drinking, farting: your guide to medieval Gaelic banquets Going out out for a night in medieval Ireland meant food, merriment, social interaction, sensitive harpists and some odd entertainment History • 30 Aug 24
Eating, drinking, farting: your guide to medieval Gaelic banquets Going out out for a night in medieval Ireland meant food, merriment, social interaction, sensitive harpists and some odd entertainment History • 30 Aug 24
How did the marriage bar affect Irish women? The impact of Ireland's marriage bar on the affected women's professional lives and careers is still felt to this day Work and careers • 29 Aug 24
How did the marriage bar affect Irish women? The impact of Ireland's marriage bar on the affected women's professional lives and careers is still felt to this day Work and careers • 29 Aug 24
Meet Joan Horan, Ireland's forgotten Paralympic gold medalist The first Irish woman to compete in Paralympics won gold in 1960 in archery and swimming, but remains largely unknown and uncelebrated Paralympics • 28 Aug 24
Meet Joan Horan, Ireland's forgotten Paralympic gold medalist The first Irish woman to compete in Paralympics won gold in 1960 in archery and swimming, but remains largely unknown and uncelebrated Paralympics • 28 Aug 24
'A good send-off': why food plays a major role in Irish funerals Irish funerals and wakes since ancient times have always highlighted the importance of food, feasting and hospitality Funerals • 22 Aug 24
'A good send-off': why food plays a major role in Irish funerals Irish funerals and wakes since ancient times have always highlighted the importance of food, feasting and hospitality Funerals • 22 Aug 24
The story behind Croke Park's rodeo extravaganza in 1924 The stadium hosted Tex Austin's travelling rodeo featuring bronc riding, calf roping and other Wild West entertainments History • 22 Aug 24
The story behind Croke Park's rodeo extravaganza in 1924 The stadium hosted Tex Austin's travelling rodeo featuring bronc riding, calf roping and other Wild West entertainments History • 22 Aug 24
