5 reasons why greyhounds make great family pets They're easy to live with, low-maintenance and happy to be left alone to sleep Brainstorm • 4 hrs
5 reasons why greyhounds make great family pets They're easy to live with, low-maintenance and happy to be left alone to sleep Brainstorm • 4 hrs
Why the reign of SUVs on Irish roads should end There are many solutions to tackle the problem of heavy, fuel-hungry SUVs, but all require bold action from policymakers Transport • 4 hrs
Why the reign of SUVs on Irish roads should end There are many solutions to tackle the problem of heavy, fuel-hungry SUVs, but all require bold action from policymakers Transport • 4 hrs
How the 1916 Rising cost €200m in compensation claims From destroyed buildings to lost ladders, the British government paid out €200 million in compensation claims after the 1916 Rising 1916 Rising • 8 hrs
How the 1916 Rising cost €200m in compensation claims From destroyed buildings to lost ladders, the British government paid out €200 million in compensation claims after the 1916 Rising 1916 Rising • 8 hrs
Where does the term 'West Brit' come from? It's a term which has been long employed in a derogatory way in Irish politics since the days of O'Connell and Parnell History • 8 hrs
Where does the term 'West Brit' come from? It's a term which has been long employed in a derogatory way in Irish politics since the days of O'Connell and Parnell History • 8 hrs
Why a 115kg stone from Waterford is finding a new home in Boston Shipping the Cloch Bán up to Boston is a slightly eccentric idea, but it captures how diaspora communities find joy in heritage Heritage • 8 hrs
Why a 115kg stone from Waterford is finding a new home in Boston Shipping the Cloch Bán up to Boston is a slightly eccentric idea, but it captures how diaspora communities find joy in heritage Heritage • 8 hrs
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 • 8 hrs
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 • 8 hrs
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 • 8 hrs
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 • 8 hrs
Why did Budweiser use Daniel O'Connell in newspaper ads? A new documentary tells the story of the global influence of O'Connell, 'the greatest leader the world has ever seen'. History • 8 hrs
Why did Budweiser use Daniel O'Connell in newspaper ads? A new documentary tells the story of the global influence of O'Connell, 'the greatest leader the world has ever seen'. History • 8 hrs
The story of Joe Jacob, Marian Finucane and the iodine tablets Fears about nuclear fallout and radiaton poisoning in 2001 produced one of the most infamous Irish radio interviews of all time History • 8 hrs
The story of Joe Jacob, Marian Finucane and the iodine tablets Fears about nuclear fallout and radiaton poisoning in 2001 produced one of the most infamous Irish radio interviews of all time History • 8 hrs
The Cork actor, Knight Rider and the popemobile Besides a stellar acting career on stage and screen, Edward Mulhare is also a link between KITT and the popemobile Culture • 8 hrs
The Cork actor, Knight Rider and the popemobile Besides a stellar acting career on stage and screen, Edward Mulhare is also a link between KITT and the popemobile Culture • 8 hrs
Why is the Child of Prague statue associated with Irish weddings? The general belief was that you should leave the statue outside under a bush the night before the wedding to ensure good weather Folklore • 8 hrs
Why is the Child of Prague statue associated with Irish weddings? The general belief was that you should leave the statue outside under a bush the night before the wedding to ensure good weather Folklore • 8 hrs
The story of Josephine McCoy, the IRA spy in the British barracks The real story behind one of the plots in the Resistance drama is just as fascinating as what happens on screen War of Independence • 8 hrs
The story of Josephine McCoy, the IRA spy in the British barracks The real story behind one of the plots in the Resistance drama is just as fascinating as what happens on screen War of Independence • 8 hrs
How RIP.ie became an Irish cultural phenomenon Aside from publishing death notices and condolences, RIP.ie is also a rich source of significant personal, cultural and historical data Society • 4 hrs
How RIP.ie became an Irish cultural phenomenon Aside from publishing death notices and condolences, RIP.ie is also a rich source of significant personal, cultural and historical data Society • 4 hrs
'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 • 31 Mar
'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 • 31 Mar
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 • 31 Mar
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 • 31 Mar
Are you going around collecting guggies for the clúdog at Easter? The clúdog tradition saw children in Ireland going door-to-door at Easter collecting eggs (or 'guggies') for an outdoor feast Easter • 31 Mar
Are you going around collecting guggies for the clúdog at Easter? The clúdog tradition saw children in Ireland going door-to-door at Easter collecting eggs (or 'guggies') for an outdoor feast Easter • 31 Mar
How rural areas are the 'front line' in electrifying transport The rapid shift to electric cars poses unique challenges for rural Ireland's electricity distribution networks Electric Cars • 31 Mar
How rural areas are the 'front line' in electrifying transport The rapid shift to electric cars poses unique challenges for rural Ireland's electricity distribution networks Electric Cars • 31 Mar
How a public kiss in 1930s Ireland caused a global sensation A woman was effectively banished from the country for the crime of kissing of a boy in public in Co Louth in 1937 History • 31 Mar
How a public kiss in 1930s Ireland caused a global sensation A woman was effectively banished from the country for the crime of kissing of a boy in public in Co Louth in 1937 History • 31 Mar
Here's what CSO data tells us about housing in Ireland A snapshot of such trends as buyers, prices, cost of building materials and energy efficiency according to CSO data Housing • 27 Mar
Here's what CSO data tells us about housing in Ireland A snapshot of such trends as buyers, prices, cost of building materials and energy efficiency according to CSO data Housing • 27 Mar
How the 'talented, complicated' Yeats' family shaped Ireland The family helped shaped each other, the arts and public life in Ireland and beyond despite creative tensions and financial hardships Yeats Family • 26 Mar
How the 'talented, complicated' Yeats' family shaped Ireland The family helped shaped each other, the arts and public life in Ireland and beyond despite creative tensions and financial hardships Yeats Family • 26 Mar
How will Iran war affect Ireland's EU presidency? The EU has longstanding diplomatic, economic and security interests in the wider Middle East so retaining influence will be essential Ireland • 25 Mar
How will Iran war affect Ireland's EU presidency? The EU has longstanding diplomatic, economic and security interests in the wider Middle East so retaining influence will be essential Ireland • 25 Mar
How watching birds in your garden can be part of a bigger picture Researchers are using eBird data with enhanced analytical models to measure bird populations and habitats across Ireland Birdwatching • 23 Mar
How watching birds in your garden can be part of a bigger picture Researchers are using eBird data with enhanced analytical models to measure bird populations and habitats across Ireland Birdwatching • 23 Mar
Thom McGinty: remembering the man behind the iconic Diceman The performer, who died more than 30 years ago, made an invaluable contribution to Ireland's cultural scene during the 1980s and 1990s The Diceman • 26 Mar
Thom McGinty: remembering the man behind the iconic Diceman The performer, who died more than 30 years ago, made an invaluable contribution to Ireland's cultural scene during the 1980s and 1990s The Diceman • 26 Mar
How will the Iran war affect the cost of your supermarket shop? It's impossible to know how long this war will last, but what is certain is that the longer the duration, the bigger the impact on consumers Cost of Living • 12 Mar
How will the Iran war affect the cost of your supermarket shop? It's impossible to know how long this war will last, but what is certain is that the longer the duration, the bigger the impact on consumers Cost of Living • 12 Mar
Where have all the Patricks gone? The rise and fall of a name The Patricks of Ireland have left a formidable mark, but new parents appear to have moved away from using that name Baby Names • 12 Mar
Where have all the Patricks gone? The rise and fall of a name The Patricks of Ireland have left a formidable mark, but new parents appear to have moved away from using that name Baby Names • 12 Mar
