The case for rethinking Ireland and Empire The different experiences of Ireland as a partitioned island has greatly shaped how Irish history is written, ensuring a tradition of history framed with a ... Ireland • 19 Apr
All you need to know about turf cutting While turf cutting may be part of our culture, the long-term benefits of protecting bogs outweighs the benefits of cheap fuel Bogs • 25 Mar
Why there would be no Fine Gael without the Blueshirts A key figure in the foundation of Fine Gael and the party's first leader was Irish fascist Eoin O'Duffy History • 23 Mar
How dessert became the bling course at 18th century dinners A panoply of desserts delighted Ireland's sweet-toothed and fashion-conscious Georgian diners Food • 22 Mar
Why were women omitted from modern Irish history? As the Irish revolution unfurled, the sexual politics of the time narrated the story and framed the picture History • 18 Mar
Why do we like beating the English so much in sport? The sporting rivalry between the two nations began with rifle competitions and now extends to every sport imaginable Sport • 20 Mar
Why medieval Ireland was known as the 'island of saints' We know all about St Patrick and St Brigid, but what about Ireland's other medieval saints? Medieval Ireland • 17 Mar
From Elvis to The Muppets, the story of "Danny Boy" Just how did "Danny Boy" became a song loved and hated in equal measures? st patricks day • 16 Mar
Why Ireland's older pubs are part of our cultural heritage What makes traditional Irish pubs so distinctive lies in their history, interior and decor. Pubs • 20 Apr
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 • 16 Mar
What's behind the emergence of the far right in Irish politics? The rise of the radical right reflects a 40 year trend in politics across Europe as socities and economies have changed Politics • 15 Mar
CSI St Patrick: just where is the saint's body? The exact location of the body of St Patrick has been a bone of contention for over a millennium st patricks day • 11 Mar
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 • 28 Apr
We need to talk (about) Irish The many thousands who want to speak Irish need opportunities to do so and make it a living language beyond the classroom Gaeilge • 10 Mar
A 'totally inequitable' tax system for those working from home The current tax regime is both inequitable and inadequate for employees who may be working from home long into the future Work and Careers • 10 Mar
Bean i gclub na mbuachaillí: Caitilín Dubh agus filíocht na mban Cé nár fhág an file ón 17ú haois Caitilín Dubh ach cúig dhán ina diaidh, léiríonn na dánta seo go bhfuil traidisiún fada agus domhain ... History • 09 Mar
Why the Davy story is Groundhog Day for the financial sector Can anything can be done to prevent this type of opportunistic conduct and misbehaviour in banking and finance? Banking • 09 Mar
A history of women's land rights in Ireland The route to land ownership and inheritance for women in Ireland has never been straightforward History • 08 Mar
The issues with Ireland's 'women in the home' constitution clause Article 41.2 was built on the myth of the male breadwinner, which impacted women differently depending on their background Ireland • 08 Mar
Why are just 12% of Irish farmers women? The biggest barrier is the 'deeply embedded' tradition of fathers passing the land to their sons Farming • 08 Mar
Why is there only one Irish cheese with protected status? The protected designation of origin scheme could be of huge commercial benefit to Irish cheese makers Food • 05 Mar
Why we need to forget about Ireland's 2030 World Cup bid A substantial financial investment into an idealistic tournament bid would be money better spent on local priorities World Cup 2030 • 03 Mar
The Limerickwoman who was one of Ireland's film pioneers Ellen O'Mara Sullivan was one of the team behind the Film Company of Ireland which was established in 1916 History • 02 Mar
Why Ireland needs a diverse banking system Lessons from Ireland and Europe show the importance of discernibly different bank types Banking • 01 Mar
How lockdown has made us realise who and what matters most Will this reawakened awareness of family and community continue in a post-pandemic world? Society • 26 Feb
