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 • 32 mins
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 • 32 mins
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
The long but largely forgotten history of Irish seaweed disputes Current controversies over access to Irish seaweed are a reminder that such disputes are a vivid part of Ireland's colonial past Seaweed • 17 Apr
The long but largely forgotten history of Irish seaweed disputes Current controversies over access to Irish seaweed are a reminder that such disputes are a vivid part of Ireland's colonial past Seaweed • 17 Apr
A short history of Irish nightclub culture The story of Ireland's nightlife is an important history of the spaces young people sought out for socialising, experimenting and dancing Nightclubs • 17 Apr
A short history of Irish nightclub culture The story of Ireland's nightlife is an important history of the spaces young people sought out for socialising, experimenting and dancing Nightclubs • 17 Apr
How the new Irish Free State counted the population in 1926 The first major administrative act by an independent Irish government, what was involved in compiling the census 100 years ago? Census 1926 • 16 Apr
How the new Irish Free State counted the population in 1926 The first major administrative act by an independent Irish government, what was involved in compiling the census 100 years ago? Census 1926 • 16 Apr
Why the census is integral to Ireland's past, present and future Census records remind us that behind every statistic is a household, a family and a life carefully recorded Ireland • 16 Apr
Why the census is integral to Ireland's past, present and future Census records remind us that behind every statistic is a household, a family and a life carefully recorded Ireland • 16 Apr
Are you due a tax refund? 3 tax credits you may not know about Thousands of taxpayers are missing out on refunds by not availing of tax credits for medical expenses, rent and college tuition fees Tax Refunds • 13 Apr
Are you due a tax refund? 3 tax credits you may not know about Thousands of taxpayers are missing out on refunds by not availing of tax credits for medical expenses, rent and college tuition fees Tax Refunds • 13 Apr
How Ireland dealt with the oil and energy shocks of the 1970s The 1973 oil crisis pushed energy into the headlines and led to massive changes across society Energy • 02 Apr
How Ireland dealt with the oil and energy shocks of the 1970s The 1973 oil crisis pushed energy into the headlines and led to massive changes across society Energy • 02 Apr
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 • 01 Apr
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 • 01 Apr
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 • 01 Apr
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 • 01 Apr
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 • 01 Apr
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 • 01 Apr
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 • 01 Apr
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 • 01 Apr
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 Apr
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 Apr
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 • 01 Apr
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 • 01 Apr
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 • 01 Apr
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 • 01 Apr
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 • 01 Apr
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 • 01 Apr
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 • 01 Apr
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 • 01 Apr
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 • 01 Apr
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 • 01 Apr
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 • 01 Apr
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 • 01 Apr
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 • 01 Apr
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 • 01 Apr
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 • 01 Apr
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 • 01 Apr
'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 • 07 Apr
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 • 07 Apr
