The Halloween conundrum: is it a barm brack or a barn brack? A fierce debate broke out in 1927 between Barners and Barmers on on the proper name of the cake associated with Halloween celebrations. Halloween • 23 Oct 25
The Halloween conundrum: is it a barm brack or a barn brack? A fierce debate broke out in 1927 between Barners and Barmers on on the proper name of the cake associated with Halloween celebrations. Halloween • 23 Oct 25
The winners (and losers) from Irish presidential elections A miscellany of what happened when Ireland previously went to the polls to elect a president Presidential Election 2025 • 23 Oct 25
The winners (and losers) from Irish presidential elections A miscellany of what happened when Ireland previously went to the polls to elect a president Presidential Election 2025 • 23 Oct 25
Could a box of 8mm amateur film reels change Irish film history? Despite Flora Kerrigan's youth at the time of her filmmaking, her work demonstrates someone ahead of her time and at the forefront of a transformative period in Irish society Film • 24 Oct 25
Could a box of 8mm amateur film reels change Irish film history? Despite Flora Kerrigan's youth at the time of her filmmaking, her work demonstrates someone ahead of her time and at the forefront of a transformative period in Irish society Film • 24 Oct 25
What was Election Day like in medieval and early modern Ireland? From potwalloper boroughs to 4am polls, elections in Ireland were often controversial, sometimes violent and at times absolutely absurd History • 23 Oct 25
What was Election Day like in medieval and early modern Ireland? From potwalloper boroughs to 4am polls, elections in Ireland were often controversial, sometimes violent and at times absolutely absurd History • 23 Oct 25
Louvre heist: the turbulent history of the stolen royal jewels The theft from the Louvre is merely the latest instalment in the chequered history of the crown jewels of France History • 21 Oct 25
Louvre heist: the turbulent history of the stolen royal jewels The theft from the Louvre is merely the latest instalment in the chequered history of the crown jewels of France History • 21 Oct 25
Driving through Dublin: How the car changed the city Long tailbacks, sitting in traffic and navigating the M50 are a fact of life for many in Dublin. But how did the city become so jam-packed with cars? History • 21 Oct 25
Driving through Dublin: How the car changed the city Long tailbacks, sitting in traffic and navigating the M50 are a fact of life for many in Dublin. But how did the city become so jam-packed with cars? History • 21 Oct 25
The tale of Elizabeth Sawyer, executed for witchcraft in 1621 The Witch of Edmonton offers a socio-economic commentary on the hypocritical and gendered roots of the witch phenomenon Witchcraft • 20 Oct 25
The tale of Elizabeth Sawyer, executed for witchcraft in 1621 The Witch of Edmonton offers a socio-economic commentary on the hypocritical and gendered roots of the witch phenomenon Witchcraft • 20 Oct 25
How Bord na Móna peat briquette became an icon of Irish design The briquettes were not only once a convenient, inexpensive fuel for Irish people, they were also an industrial design icon History • 27 Oct 25
How Bord na Móna peat briquette became an icon of Irish design The briquettes were not only once a convenient, inexpensive fuel for Irish people, they were also an industrial design icon History • 27 Oct 25
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 • 15 Oct 25
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 • 15 Oct 25
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 25
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 25
"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 25
"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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 • 12 Dec 25
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 • 12 Dec 25
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 25
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 25
