The Belfast doctor who used Gaeilge to outwit Japanese captors Frank Murray used Gaeilge to keep diary entries secret in Japanese prisoner of war camps during the Second World War History • 27 Feb
The Belfast doctor who used Gaeilge to outwit Japanese captors Frank Murray used Gaeilge to keep diary entries secret in Japanese prisoner of war camps during the Second World War History • 27 Feb
Do you believe in the banshee? The common belief was the banshee was a ghostly female messenger of death who would let out a sorrowful wail in an unearthly voice Folklore • 28 Feb
Do you believe in the banshee? The common belief was the banshee was a ghostly female messenger of death who would let out a sorrowful wail in an unearthly voice Folklore • 28 Feb
Gerry Hutch, the Bugsy Malone gang & youth crime in 1970s Dublin This gang of youths, who featured Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch, were associated with various crimes in Dublin's inner city in 1976 Crime • 17 Feb
Gerry Hutch, the Bugsy Malone gang & youth crime in 1970s Dublin This gang of youths, who featured Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch, were associated with various crimes in Dublin's inner city in 1976 Crime • 17 Feb
All you need to know about Cork's medieval beekeeper St Gobnait St Gobnait was an Irish female saint associated with bees in the Middle Ages and is still celebrated by local communities today St Gobnait • 11 Feb
All you need to know about Cork's medieval beekeeper St Gobnait St Gobnait was an Irish female saint associated with bees in the Middle Ages and is still celebrated by local communities today St Gobnait • 11 Feb
The life and times of Brendan Behan The Dubliner's legacy is as much wrapped up in his persona as the unquestionable genius of his work Brendan Behan • 09 Feb
The life and times of Brendan Behan The Dubliner's legacy is as much wrapped up in his persona as the unquestionable genius of his work Brendan Behan • 09 Feb
Why Irish Govt called on UN to intervene in Troubles in 1969 Taoiseach Jack Lynch's request followed many such demands by nationalists for the UN's engagement in Northern Ireland History • 07 Feb
Why Irish Govt called on UN to intervene in Troubles in 1969 Taoiseach Jack Lynch's request followed many such demands by nationalists for the UN's engagement in Northern Ireland History • 07 Feb
The story of Ireland's adoption history in two institutions A new project will look at the history of Dublin's Temple Hill and Bird's Nest children's homes through interviews with adoptees and employees History • 06 Feb
The story of Ireland's adoption history in two institutions A new project will look at the history of Dublin's Temple Hill and Bird's Nest children's homes through interviews with adoptees and employees History • 06 Feb
How St Brigid made Kildare the hotspot of 7th century Ireland Medieval writer Cogitosus described Kildare as a 'vast and metropolitan city' thanks to the presence of the tomb of St Brigid St Brigid's Day • 01 Feb
How St Brigid made Kildare the hotspot of 7th century Ireland Medieval writer Cogitosus described Kildare as a 'vast and metropolitan city' thanks to the presence of the tomb of St Brigid St Brigid's Day • 01 Feb
How Ireland used to celebrate St Brigid's Day in the past From the Biddy boys and Brat Bríde to holy wells and Brigid's crosses, February 1st was marked with great gusto in old Ireland St Brigid's Day • 30 Jan
How Ireland used to celebrate St Brigid's Day in the past From the Biddy boys and Brat Bríde to holy wells and Brigid's crosses, February 1st was marked with great gusto in old Ireland St Brigid's Day • 30 Jan
Will the real St Brigid please stand up? Here's the evidence which indicates that the Kildare woman was real - and why this is worth emphasising today St Brigid • 27 Jan
Will the real St Brigid please stand up? Here's the evidence which indicates that the Kildare woman was real - and why this is worth emphasising today St Brigid • 27 Jan
What Trump gets wrong about the US and the Panama Canal The project was a "tropical hell" marked by brutal racial segregation and the mass mortality of foreign workers Panama canal • 22 Jan
What Trump gets wrong about the US and the Panama Canal The project was a "tropical hell" marked by brutal racial segregation and the mass mortality of foreign workers Panama canal • 22 Jan
Dining for Ireland: how diplomat Con Howard charmed 1970s London The unconventional diplomat used London parties and soirees to befriend and influence politicians, media moguls and journalists History • 22 Jan
Dining for Ireland: how diplomat Con Howard charmed 1970s London The unconventional diplomat used London parties and soirees to befriend and influence politicians, media moguls and journalists History • 22 Jan
A short history of US presidential inaugurations The tone and content of an inaugural speech has often served as a president's mission statement for the next four years United States • 18 Jan
A short history of US presidential inaugurations The tone and content of an inaugural speech has often served as a president's mission statement for the next four years United States • 18 Jan
The story of three wild Irish lives All you need to know about music promoter Bill Fuller, artist Kathleen Cox and health activist Kathleen Lynn Podcast • 17 Jan
The story of three wild Irish lives All you need to know about music promoter Bill Fuller, artist Kathleen Cox and health activist Kathleen Lynn Podcast • 17 Jan
Say Nothing: how the Troubles are depicted in popular culture From Say Nothing to Kneecap and The Wolfe Tones, a huge range of current culture is making the memory of The Troubles ever more present The Troubles • 16 Jan
Say Nothing: how the Troubles are depicted in popular culture From Say Nothing to Kneecap and The Wolfe Tones, a huge range of current culture is making the memory of The Troubles ever more present The Troubles • 16 Jan
How 18th century Irish traders set up business in the Canaries Irish merchants were drawn to Tenerife by the growing economic opportunities offered by the island's sweet wines History • 15 Jan
How 18th century Irish traders set up business in the Canaries Irish merchants were drawn to Tenerife by the growing economic opportunities offered by the island's sweet wines History • 15 Jan
The story of three wild Irish lives All you need to know about music promoter Bill Fuller, artist Kathleen Cox and health activist Kathleen Lynn Podcast • 15 Jan
The story of three wild Irish lives All you need to know about music promoter Bill Fuller, artist Kathleen Cox and health activist Kathleen Lynn Podcast • 15 Jan
Meet Sarah Cecilia Harrison, Dublin's first female councillor The Co Down-born artist championed social reform projects to improve the lives of the city's poorest residents History • 10 Jan
Meet Sarah Cecilia Harrison, Dublin's first female councillor The Co Down-born artist championed social reform projects to improve the lives of the city's poorest residents History • 10 Jan
How Ireland produced the world's first animal anti-cruelty laws The Act against the Plowing by the Tayle, and pulling the Wooll off Living Sheep was the first of its kind in the world History • 09 Jan
How Ireland produced the world's first animal anti-cruelty laws The Act against the Plowing by the Tayle, and pulling the Wooll off Living Sheep was the first of its kind in the world History • 09 Jan
James Joyce, January 6th and a dinner for The Dead There have been many stagings of Joyce's January 6th-set short story, but John Huston's 1987 film continues to lead the way History • 06 Jan
James Joyce, January 6th and a dinner for The Dead There have been many stagings of Joyce's January 6th-set short story, but John Huston's 1987 film continues to lead the way History • 06 Jan
The roots and traditions of Nollaig na mBan There are many Irish folk rituals associated with January 6th, the last day of Christmas and the day known as Nollaig na mBan Ireland • 06 Jan
The roots and traditions of Nollaig na mBan There are many Irish folk rituals associated with January 6th, the last day of Christmas and the day known as Nollaig na mBan Ireland • 06 Jan
What the weather will be like in 2025 - according to folklore When it came to weather forecasts and predictions, Irish folklore could give Met Éireann a run for their money Weather • 02 Jan
What the weather will be like in 2025 - according to folklore When it came to weather forecasts and predictions, Irish folklore could give Met Éireann a run for their money Weather • 02 Jan
What was Christmas like in rural Ireland back in the day? Here are seven snapshots of how Christmas used to be marked in Ireland Christmas • 02 Jan
What was Christmas like in rural Ireland back in the day? Here are seven snapshots of how Christmas used to be marked in Ireland Christmas • 02 Jan
Hunting the wren in Dingle on St Stephen's Day 1929 Frenchwoman Marie-Louise Sjoestedt spent Christmas 1929 in west Kerry and observed many of the local customs associated with the season Christmas • 20 Dec 24
Hunting the wren in Dingle on St Stephen's Day 1929 Frenchwoman Marie-Louise Sjoestedt spent Christmas 1929 in west Kerry and observed many of the local customs associated with the season Christmas • 20 Dec 24
How to mark the Winter Solstice's shortest day and longest night Just as it was for our ancestors, the winter solstice is a time for rituals and reflections Winter Solstice • 20 Dec 24
How to mark the Winter Solstice's shortest day and longest night Just as it was for our ancestors, the winter solstice is a time for rituals and reflections Winter Solstice • 20 Dec 24
