The ins and outs of Ireland joining and leaving the Commonwealth Discussions and arguments over Ireland and the Commonwealth have had a fairly long existence, even since we left in 1949 History • 17 Apr
The ins and outs of Ireland joining and leaving the Commonwealth Discussions and arguments over Ireland and the Commonwealth have had a fairly long existence, even since we left in 1949 History • 17 Apr
Can we take the story of Jesus as Gospel? Jewish historian Flavius Josephus is the only independent source to attest to the existence and fate of Jesus, John the Baptist and James. Easter • 17 Apr
Can we take the story of Jesus as Gospel? Jewish historian Flavius Josephus is the only independent source to attest to the existence and fate of Jesus, John the Baptist and James. Easter • 17 Apr
How the Irish helped to create Easter Sunday The work of early Irish scholars and computists in developing mathematical tables helped to solve the thorny problems of Easter-calculation Easter • 17 Apr
How the Irish helped to create Easter Sunday The work of early Irish scholars and computists in developing mathematical tables helped to solve the thorny problems of Easter-calculation Easter • 17 Apr
'Whipping the herring': how Easter was once celebrated in Ireland There were many traditions associated with Easter in Ireland, from a 'black fast' on Good Friday to 'cake dances' on Easter Sunday Easter • 17 Apr
'Whipping the herring': how Easter was once celebrated in Ireland There were many traditions associated with Easter in Ireland, from a 'black fast' on Good Friday to 'cake dances' on Easter Sunday Easter • 17 Apr
The secret weapon in the Northern Ireland peace process? Humour Humour played a subtle yet significant role in the negotiations which led to the Good Friday Agreement Northern Ireland • 15 Apr
The secret weapon in the Northern Ireland peace process? Humour Humour played a subtle yet significant role in the negotiations which led to the Good Friday Agreement Northern Ireland • 15 Apr
Who's really buried in Newgrange's passage tombs? New research into ancient DNA shows that Newgrange's tombs were not just the burial places for the elites of Neolithic Irish society History • 11 Apr
Who's really buried in Newgrange's passage tombs? New research into ancient DNA shows that Newgrange's tombs were not just the burial places for the elites of Neolithic Irish society History • 11 Apr
The ties that bind the Irish people and the Choctaw Nation From the Famine to Fair City, it's clear that the relationship between the Irish and the Choctaw Nations is being actively maintained History • 03 Apr
The ties that bind the Irish people and the Choctaw Nation From the Famine to Fair City, it's clear that the relationship between the Irish and the Choctaw Nations is being actively maintained History • 03 Apr
What happened to the Educational Disadvantage Committee? The short lived expert group made some far-reaching recommendations around educational disadvantage Education • 02 Apr
What happened to the Educational Disadvantage Committee? The short lived expert group made some far-reaching recommendations around educational disadvantage Education • 02 Apr
How a medieval Irish poet was exiled because of satire Satire had an important social function in medieval Ireland and poet Conchobhar Ruadh Mac Con Midhe knew how to use it Medieval Ireland • 02 Apr
How a medieval Irish poet was exiled because of satire Satire had an important social function in medieval Ireland and poet Conchobhar Ruadh Mac Con Midhe knew how to use it Medieval Ireland • 02 Apr
The Co Clare-made Lindner piano: loved by ABBA, hated by tuners While Lindner pianos were disliked by many professionals, these innovative mass-produced instruments are due more credit than they've got to date Lindner Pianos • 30 Mar
The Co Clare-made Lindner piano: loved by ABBA, hated by tuners While Lindner pianos were disliked by many professionals, these innovative mass-produced instruments are due more credit than they've got to date Lindner Pianos • 30 Mar
Why access to condoms was such a controversial issue in Irish law It's 40 years since access to contraception was liberalised in Ireland, but that was far from the end of the story History • 02 May
Why access to condoms was such a controversial issue in Irish law It's 40 years since access to contraception was liberalised in Ireland, but that was far from the end of the story History • 02 May
How JD Vance's visit reflects decades of US interest in Greenland There's a long and contentious history of US interest in the Arctic island, but it seems to have entered a new phase under Donald Trump Greenland • 27 Mar
How JD Vance's visit reflects decades of US interest in Greenland There's a long and contentious history of US interest in the Arctic island, but it seems to have entered a new phase under Donald Trump Greenland • 27 Mar
What could Trump learn from 1930s' Ireland-Britain trade war? The Anglo-Irish trade war saw both sides slap tariffs on key exports in a display of economic dislocation and diplomatic animosity Trump Tariffs • 20 Mar
What could Trump learn from 1930s' Ireland-Britain trade war? The Anglo-Irish trade war saw both sides slap tariffs on key exports in a display of economic dislocation and diplomatic animosity Trump Tariffs • 20 Mar
A short history of the old age pension in Ireland The state pension is now a mere part of a wider financialised portfolio, made up of other investments and private pension plans Pensions • 19 Mar
A short history of the old age pension in Ireland The state pension is now a mere part of a wider financialised portfolio, made up of other investments and private pension plans Pensions • 19 Mar
What happened when Avignon replaced Rome as the home of the pope? The eventful Avignon Papacy included three different popes ruling at the same time and an Irish king complaining about the English History • 21 Mar
What happened when Avignon replaced Rome as the home of the pope? The eventful Avignon Papacy included three different popes ruling at the same time and an Irish king complaining about the English History • 21 Mar
How St Patrick's Day was always a key date at Dublin Castle From the frolics of the St. Patrick's Ball to the Eucharistic Congress, Dublin Castle has hosted colourful and important events on March 17th Dublin Castle • 14 Mar
How St Patrick's Day was always a key date at Dublin Castle From the frolics of the St. Patrick's Ball to the Eucharistic Congress, Dublin Castle has hosted colourful and important events on March 17th Dublin Castle • 14 Mar
Slavery, wealth and trauma: the controversial life of St Patrick If the Patrick of legend is implacable and authoritative, the historical Patrick was a fascinatingly flawed man who was mired in conflict St Patrick • 16 Mar
Slavery, wealth and trauma: the controversial life of St Patrick If the Patrick of legend is implacable and authoritative, the historical Patrick was a fascinatingly flawed man who was mired in conflict St Patrick • 16 Mar
The US president, an Irish minister and a huge White House row Franklin D Roosevelt's explosive 1941 meeting with Frank Aiken ended with raised voices, histrionics and flying knives, forks and plates History • 12 Mar
The US president, an Irish minister and a huge White House row Franklin D Roosevelt's explosive 1941 meeting with Frank Aiken ended with raised voices, histrionics and flying knives, forks and plates History • 12 Mar
How Superstars became the most popular show on Irish TV At its peak, the show pulled in a million viewers a week to watch athletes, sportspeople and celebrities compete against each other Sport • 12 Mar
How Superstars became the most popular show on Irish TV At its peak, the show pulled in a million viewers a week to watch athletes, sportspeople and celebrities compete against each other Sport • 12 Mar
Why were many revolutionary Irish women denied military pensions? Mary Bridget Twomey's story exemplifies the struggle of revolutionary Irish women and their ongoing fight for historical justice History • 07 Mar
Why were many revolutionary Irish women denied military pensions? Mary Bridget Twomey's story exemplifies the struggle of revolutionary Irish women and their ongoing fight for historical justice History • 07 Mar
Why were women absent from Irish juries for 50 years? It took Irish courts and legislators until the 1970s to restore women's equal rights to serve on juries law • 08 Mar
Why were women absent from Irish juries for 50 years? It took Irish courts and legislators until the 1970s to restore women's equal rights to serve on juries law • 08 Mar
When Lent in Ireland meant no sex, music, alcohol or merrymaking For our ancestors, Ash Wednesday marked the start of 40 days of fasting, penitence and denial Lent • 05 Mar
When Lent in Ireland meant no sex, music, alcohol or merrymaking For our ancestors, Ash Wednesday marked the start of 40 days of fasting, penitence and denial Lent • 05 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 • 05 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 • 05 Mar
How Dun Emer created a utopian space for Irish women Evelyn Gleeson and the Yeats' sisters wanted their enterprise to provide women with economic independence and professional opportunities History • 08 Mar
How Dun Emer created a utopian space for Irish women Evelyn Gleeson and the Yeats' sisters wanted their enterprise to provide women with economic independence and professional opportunities History • 08 Mar
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 • 04 Mar
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 • 04 Mar
