Have Leaving Cert maths' questions got easier or harder? An archive of Leaving Cert maths' papers tells a fascinating story of how the exam has changed since 1925.. Maths • 29 May
Have Leaving Cert maths' questions got easier or harder? An archive of Leaving Cert maths' papers tells a fascinating story of how the exam has changed since 1925.. Maths • 29 May
All you need to know about new dynamic electricity tariffs The introduction of dynamic electricity tariffs next week will result in lower carbon emissions and lower energy prices for consumers Electricity Prices • 28 May
All you need to know about new dynamic electricity tariffs The introduction of dynamic electricity tariffs next week will result in lower carbon emissions and lower energy prices for consumers Electricity Prices • 28 May
The secret history of Medieval Ireland's laws for bees Bechbretha or bee-judgments were the part of Brehon law which set out the rights and responsibilities associated with beekeeping Bees • 27 May
The secret history of Medieval Ireland's laws for bees Bechbretha or bee-judgments were the part of Brehon law which set out the rights and responsibilities associated with beekeeping Bees • 27 May
Is there such a thing as 'Leaving Cert weather'? It turns out that doing your Leaving Cert while the sun shines outside the exam hall is actually more than just a myth Weather • 26 May
Is there such a thing as 'Leaving Cert weather'? It turns out that doing your Leaving Cert while the sun shines outside the exam hall is actually more than just a myth Weather • 26 May
The serious and growing burden of drug use in Ireland A new study shows how increased drug use is putting growing pressure on families, communities, workplaces and health services Drugs • 25 May
The serious and growing burden of drug use in Ireland A new study shows how increased drug use is putting growing pressure on families, communities, workplaces and health services Drugs • 25 May
Why Whit Sunday is the unluckiest day of the year Tradition dictated that Irish people shouldn't leave the house to avoid all the dangers associated with Whit Sunday Folklore • 25 May
Why Whit Sunday is the unluckiest day of the year Tradition dictated that Irish people shouldn't leave the house to avoid all the dangers associated with Whit Sunday Folklore • 25 May
Is Northern Ireland a cost, or the scale Ireland's economy needs? Northern Ireland does not just add cost but introduces what the system has been missing for decades: scale outside Dublin. Economy • 11 May
Is Northern Ireland a cost, or the scale Ireland's economy needs? Northern Ireland does not just add cost but introduces what the system has been missing for decades: scale outside Dublin. Economy • 11 May
What's it like to be a hospitality worker in Ireland today? Researchers heard from 736 people about their experiences working in Irish restaurants, hotels, cafes and other hospitality settings Hospitality • 08 May
What's it like to be a hospitality worker in Ireland today? Researchers heard from 736 people about their experiences working in Irish restaurants, hotels, cafes and other hospitality settings Hospitality • 08 May
How de Valera set Fianna Fáil in motion 100 years ago this month The party sought to depict itself as a mass movement, bringing social justice, economic protectionism and Catholicism under the banner of Republicanism Fianna Fáil • 07 May
How de Valera set Fianna Fáil in motion 100 years ago this month The party sought to depict itself as a mass movement, bringing social justice, economic protectionism and Catholicism under the banner of Republicanism Fianna Fáil • 07 May
A short history of the Irish farmers' protest of 1939 The 1939 strike exposed a deep sense of frustration amongst many farmers who felt ignored, a sentiment that has never entirely disappeared History • 06 May
A short history of the Irish farmers' protest of 1939 The 1939 strike exposed a deep sense of frustration amongst many farmers who felt ignored, a sentiment that has never entirely disappeared History • 06 May
The rise and fall of the biggest lottery in the world Running for over 50 years, the Irish Hospital Sweepstakes was a big hit before a series of scandals and revelations took the sheen off its success Irish Hospital Sweepstakes • 07 May
The rise and fall of the biggest lottery in the world Running for over 50 years, the Irish Hospital Sweepstakes was a big hit before a series of scandals and revelations took the sheen off its success Irish Hospital Sweepstakes • 07 May
Is cutting income tax a good solution for cost of living crisis? While they would be politically popular, income tax cuts would not be economically prudent, eroding our narrow tax base and risking increased inflation.. Your Money • 14 May
Is cutting income tax a good solution for cost of living crisis? While they would be politically popular, income tax cuts would not be economically prudent, eroding our narrow tax base and risking increased inflation.. Your Money • 14 May
What will US government's 6 May deadline mean for Dublin Airport? The US Department of Transportation's deadline for a decision on taking action about Dublin Airport's passenger cap arrives next week Dublin Airport • 05 May
What will US government's 6 May deadline mean for Dublin Airport? The US Department of Transportation's deadline for a decision on taking action about Dublin Airport's passenger cap arrives next week Dublin Airport • 05 May
The Irish connections to the Falkland Islands With the Falklands back in the global headlines again, a look at the roles played by Irish-born pioneers in the history of the archipelago History • 01 May
The Irish connections to the Falkland Islands With the Falklands back in the global headlines again, a look at the roles played by Irish-born pioneers in the history of the archipelago History • 01 May
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 • 01 May
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 • 01 May
Bealtaine traditions in Ireland: fire, water, light and luck Our ancestors engaged in a wide range of rites and rituals on May 1st which were believed to bring good luck Bealtaine • 01 May
Bealtaine traditions in Ireland: fire, water, light and luck Our ancestors engaged in a wide range of rites and rituals on May 1st which were believed to bring good luck Bealtaine • 01 May
Meet the Irish who moved to the US Deep South in the 19th century The southern US states offer a very different perspective of Irish migration throughout the 19th and early 20th century, which often gets overlooked History • 30 Apr
Meet the Irish who moved to the US Deep South in the 19th century The southern US states offer a very different perspective of Irish migration throughout the 19th and early 20th century, which often gets overlooked History • 30 Apr
All you need to know about bank holidays in Ireland We love our bank holidays in Ireland, but where did they come from, who gets to decide when they are - and when's the next one? Ireland • 30 Apr
All you need to know about bank holidays in Ireland We love our bank holidays in Ireland, but where did they come from, who gets to decide when they are - and when's the next one? Ireland • 30 Apr
How do you solve a problem like the M50? The capital city needs this road to operate efficiently, but congestion means the M50 is just not serving the needs of the people of the region. M50 • 31 May
How do you solve a problem like the M50? The capital city needs this road to operate efficiently, but congestion means the M50 is just not serving the needs of the people of the region. M50 • 31 May
Why you should take a break from mowing your lawn in May Reducing mowing in your garden can positively impact biodiversity by letting native flowers bloom for the pollinators Biodiversity • 27 Apr
Why you should take a break from mowing your lawn in May Reducing mowing in your garden can positively impact biodiversity by letting native flowers bloom for the pollinators Biodiversity • 27 Apr
How drones could be used to track plastic litter on Irish beaches Ireland's 3,172 kilometres of coastline faces a crisis with plastic pollution so could a detection platform using drone imagery provide a solution? Beaches • 24 Apr
How drones could be used to track plastic litter on Irish beaches Ireland's 3,172 kilometres of coastline faces a crisis with plastic pollution so could a detection platform using drone imagery provide a solution? Beaches • 24 Apr
The inside story of Dublin's blood and guts economy The city centre was home to many businesses and trades involving the byproducts of animals until the 1980s History • 23 Apr
The inside story of Dublin's blood and guts economy The city centre was home to many businesses and trades involving the byproducts of animals until the 1980s History • 23 Apr
A guide to the many groups who've used the Sinn Féin name Since the name emerged in 1907, many different organisations have claimed to be Sinn Féin of one sort or another Politics • 23 Apr
A guide to the many groups who've used the Sinn Féin name Since the name emerged in 1907, many different organisations have claimed to be Sinn Féin of one sort or another Politics • 23 Apr
Is it time to restart offshore oil exploration in Ireland? Before a ban on oil and gas extraction was introduced in 2021, 161 wells were drilled in Irish waters with four commercial gas discoveries, but none of oil Energy • 22 Apr
Is it time to restart offshore oil exploration in Ireland? Before a ban on oil and gas extraction was introduced in 2021, 161 wells were drilled in Irish waters with four commercial gas discoveries, but none of oil Energy • 22 Apr
The knock-on effects of easing one-off rural housing rules Rural low-density development carries consequences that extend well beyond the costs associated with the site itself Housing • 21 Apr
The knock-on effects of easing one-off rural housing rules Rural low-density development carries consequences that extend well beyond the costs associated with the site itself Housing • 21 Apr
