'A land of milk and honey': why St Bede had the hots for Ireland The father of English history was an admirer of Medieval Ireland's history and culture - and especially Irish missionaries History • 6 hrs
'A land of milk and honey': why St Bede had the hots for Ireland The father of English history was an admirer of Medieval Ireland's history and culture - and especially Irish missionaries History • 6 hrs
'Cash is here to stay': why cash is king in emergency planning Governments are increasingly advising people to keep cash on hand for emergencies which may severely impair electronic payments systems Cash • 24 Nov
'Cash is here to stay': why cash is king in emergency planning Governments are increasingly advising people to keep cash on hand for emergencies which may severely impair electronic payments systems Cash • 24 Nov
How we spent our money in 1980 compared to now There are some very interesting trends behind the changes in Irish household spending since 1980 Ireland • 23 Nov
How we spent our money in 1980 compared to now There are some very interesting trends behind the changes in Irish household spending since 1980 Ireland • 23 Nov
Will the original republican dissidents call it a day? A motion for Republican Sinn Féin's Ard-Fheis reveals growing dissatisfaction and cracks within the dissident republican organisation Politics • 21 Nov
Will the original republican dissidents call it a day? A motion for Republican Sinn Féin's Ard-Fheis reveals growing dissatisfaction and cracks within the dissident republican organisation Politics • 21 Nov
How the pivotal 1850 Synod of Thurles shaped Irish society New regulations forbade the participation of priests in social events such as dances and horse races, and led to an upsurge in attendance at mass History • 20 Nov
How the pivotal 1850 Synod of Thurles shaped Irish society New regulations forbade the participation of priests in social events such as dances and horse races, and led to an upsurge in attendance at mass History • 20 Nov
How two Co Meath men made a mark in 18th century America Sir William Johnson and his nephew Guy played key roles as British colonial administrators, especially around relationships with Native Americans History • 18 Nov
How two Co Meath men made a mark in 18th century America Sir William Johnson and his nephew Guy played key roles as British colonial administrators, especially around relationships with Native Americans History • 18 Nov
Do Irish personal insolvency laws need to be reviewed? The DJ Carey court case highlights how personal insolvency laws and debt write-offs don't operate in the same way for all debtors Personal Insolvency • 18 Nov
Do Irish personal insolvency laws need to be reviewed? The DJ Carey court case highlights how personal insolvency laws and debt write-offs don't operate in the same way for all debtors Personal Insolvency • 18 Nov
The rise and fall of Ballyshannon port The port's international connections brought much prosperity to the Co Donegal town, but the good times didn't last Ballyshannon • 18 Nov
The rise and fall of Ballyshannon port The port's international connections brought much prosperity to the Co Donegal town, but the good times didn't last Ballyshannon • 18 Nov
Why men have always worn dresses as a way to rebel Youth have always used clothing as a means of rebellion so masquerading in a dress can be seen as a generational flex Fashion • 17 Nov
Why men have always worn dresses as a way to rebel Youth have always used clothing as a means of rebellion so masquerading in a dress can be seen as a generational flex Fashion • 17 Nov
Why Irish people sing 'Ole Ole Ole' when they're happy We don't just break into a blast of 'Ole Ole Ole' at soccer matches, but also at gigs, homecomings and other celebrations Ireland • 16 Nov
Why Irish people sing 'Ole Ole Ole' when they're happy We don't just break into a blast of 'Ole Ole Ole' at soccer matches, but also at gigs, homecomings and other celebrations Ireland • 16 Nov
How the Anglo Irish Agreement came about 40 years ago this week The signing of the Agreement facilitated the early stages of the Northern Ireland peace process and, ultimately, the Good Friday Agreement History • 13 Nov
How the Anglo Irish Agreement came about 40 years ago this week The signing of the Agreement facilitated the early stages of the Northern Ireland peace process and, ultimately, the Good Friday Agreement History • 13 Nov
A short history of destructive Irish storms We can learn from the impacts of past storms to better adapt to the destructive effects of future storms Weather • 13 Nov
A short history of destructive Irish storms We can learn from the impacts of past storms to better adapt to the destructive effects of future storms Weather • 13 Nov
Would you buy a house with a 10% chance of flooding every year? New research has found that house buyers would expect a discount of around 31% for properties at risk of flooding Housing • 13 Nov
Would you buy a house with a 10% chance of flooding every year? New research has found that house buyers would expect a discount of around 31% for properties at risk of flooding Housing • 13 Nov
How this native Irish plant could replace your animal proteins This tiny green plant found on ponds packs a protein punch, is nutritious, sustainable and climate-friendly Food • 12 Nov
How this native Irish plant could replace your animal proteins This tiny green plant found on ponds packs a protein punch, is nutritious, sustainable and climate-friendly Food • 12 Nov
The secret history of volcanoes in Ireland You might not know it, but Ireland is dotted with extinct volcanoes that have shaped the island we know and love today Geology • 12 Nov
The secret history of volcanoes in Ireland You might not know it, but Ireland is dotted with extinct volcanoes that have shaped the island we know and love today Geology • 12 Nov
'Sé seo stáisiún 2RN ag triail': the birth of Irish radio in 1925 History was made on November 14th 1925 when Ireland's first radio transmissions crackled into life Radio • 13 Nov
'Sé seo stáisiún 2RN ag triail': the birth of Irish radio in 1925 History was made on November 14th 1925 when Ireland's first radio transmissions crackled into life Radio • 13 Nov
Why November 11th was a day for blood sacrifice rites in Ireland Blood sacrifices involving pigs, sheep or geese were practiced in Ireland well into living memory on Martinmas Folklore • 11 Nov
Why November 11th was a day for blood sacrifice rites in Ireland Blood sacrifices involving pigs, sheep or geese were practiced in Ireland well into living memory on Martinmas Folklore • 11 Nov
The hospitality crisis: what's happening to Irish restaurants? Restaurants are closing on a weekly basis due to rising costs, but Irish consumers are also spending €2.2 billion a year on food delivery Restaurants • 07 Nov
The hospitality crisis: what's happening to Irish restaurants? Restaurants are closing on a weekly basis due to rising costs, but Irish consumers are also spending €2.2 billion a year on food delivery Restaurants • 07 Nov
How Ireland joined the Empire Marketing Board 100 years ago Posters designed by Irish artists for the Empire Marketing Board communicated an officially approved Irish identity for international consumption History • 06 Nov
How Ireland joined the Empire Marketing Board 100 years ago Posters designed by Irish artists for the Empire Marketing Board communicated an officially approved Irish identity for international consumption History • 06 Nov
Shh! Sex and surveillance in 18th and 19th century Ulster The stories of sex and surveillance captured in church records reveal much about how communities attempted to monitor one another's behaviour History • 05 Nov
Shh! Sex and surveillance in 18th and 19th century Ulster The stories of sex and surveillance captured in church records reveal much about how communities attempted to monitor one another's behaviour History • 05 Nov
All you need to know about geothermal district heating systems Could using heat from beneath the earth to warm and cool buildings deliver low carbon heat and relieve pressure on our electrical grid? Energy • 04 Nov
All you need to know about geothermal district heating systems Could using heat from beneath the earth to warm and cool buildings deliver low carbon heat and relieve pressure on our electrical grid? Energy • 04 Nov
The extraordinary life of the 'Wicklow Chief', Michael Dwyer The Wicklow rebel was the object of widespread devotion on a level that set him apart from most of his United Irishman contemporaries History • 31 Oct
The extraordinary life of the 'Wicklow Chief', Michael Dwyer The Wicklow rebel was the object of widespread devotion on a level that set him apart from most of his United Irishman contemporaries History • 31 Oct
'Ireland's gate to hell': a Co Roscommon cave and the Otherworld Oweynagat is a cave linked to many colourful tales in Irish folklore, especially around Halloween Folklore • 31 Oct
'Ireland's gate to hell': a Co Roscommon cave and the Otherworld Oweynagat is a cave linked to many colourful tales in Irish folklore, especially around Halloween Folklore • 31 Oct
The secret tales of past Irish lives found in land agent records Records compiled by land agents can reveal intimate details about tenants' personal lives and that of their extended communities History • 30 Oct
The secret tales of past Irish lives found in land agent records Records compiled by land agents can reveal intimate details about tenants' personal lives and that of their extended communities History • 30 Oct
Why you shouldn't eat blackberries after Halloween The folk tales around blackberries, the púca, devils and death reinforce the message that out-of-season food is insipid and unpleasant Halloween • 30 Oct
Why you shouldn't eat blackberries after Halloween The folk tales around blackberries, the púca, devils and death reinforce the message that out-of-season food is insipid and unpleasant Halloween • 30 Oct
