5 snapshots of life in 1600s Ireland (including a crocodile) The quirks and complexities of Irish life in the 1600s are captured in a treasure trove of stories and documents collected by William Molyneux History • 19 Aug 25
5 snapshots of life in 1600s Ireland (including a crocodile) The quirks and complexities of Irish life in the 1600s are captured in a treasure trove of stories and documents collected by William Molyneux History • 19 Aug 25
Here are some of Heritage Week's 2,347 events to check out Heritage Week must-sees include Claddagh rings, medieval armoury, urban walking tours, soda bread and scything championships Heritage Week • 17 Aug 25
Here are some of Heritage Week's 2,347 events to check out Heritage Week must-sees include Claddagh rings, medieval armoury, urban walking tours, soda bread and scything championships Heritage Week • 17 Aug 25
The stories behind Gleaning Sunday and Irish harvest customs There were many unique rituals and traditions associated with the harvesting of crops in Ireland at this time of year Folklore • 17 Aug 25
The stories behind Gleaning Sunday and Irish harvest customs There were many unique rituals and traditions associated with the harvesting of crops in Ireland at this time of year Folklore • 17 Aug 25
What was on the menu in prehistoric Ireland? The story of our ancestors' diet is a fascinating tale of how environment and surroundings informed the food that was eaten History • 15 Aug 25
What was on the menu in prehistoric Ireland? The story of our ancestors' diet is a fascinating tale of how environment and surroundings informed the food that was eaten History • 15 Aug 25
All you need to know about bathing water quality at Irish beaches The bathing water quality at your local swimming spot is an important factor in ensuring a safe experience on these hot days Beaches • 14 Aug 25
All you need to know about bathing water quality at Irish beaches The bathing water quality at your local swimming spot is an important factor in ensuring a safe experience on these hot days Beaches • 14 Aug 25
A short history of the Irish grá for ice cream Once only consumed on special occasions, ice cream has gone from being a luxury and to becoming a regular summer treat for the masses Ice Cream • 14 Aug 25
A short history of the Irish grá for ice cream Once only consumed on special occasions, ice cream has gone from being a luxury and to becoming a regular summer treat for the masses Ice Cream • 14 Aug 25
Why did so many punishment burials occur in Limerick after 1798? The scale of brutal punishment burials and interments was such that the burial pits became known as 'Croppies' Holes' History • 13 Aug 25
Why did so many punishment burials occur in Limerick after 1798? The scale of brutal punishment burials and interments was such that the burial pits became known as 'Croppies' Holes' History • 13 Aug 25
What does data tell us about migration to and from Ireland? Nearly 150,000 people moved to live and work in the State in the year to April 2024, a 16-year high for immigration to Ireland Migration • 11 Aug 25
What does data tell us about migration to and from Ireland? Nearly 150,000 people moved to live and work in the State in the year to April 2024, a 16-year high for immigration to Ireland Migration • 11 Aug 25
All you need to know about the blackberry season The blackberry is a plant of notable cultural significance in Ireland, not least in its ability to evoke emotional memories and nostalgia Food • 08 Aug 25
All you need to know about the blackberry season The blackberry is a plant of notable cultural significance in Ireland, not least in its ability to evoke emotional memories and nostalgia Food • 08 Aug 25
Meet the 'quack lawyers' who were at large in 19th century Dublin Caricatures and satirical prints lampooning the legal profession for its chicanery were hugely popular in Georgian Dublin History • 07 Aug 25
Meet the 'quack lawyers' who were at large in 19th century Dublin Caricatures and satirical prints lampooning the legal profession for its chicanery were hugely popular in Georgian Dublin History • 07 Aug 25
How changes in height show the effects of the Famine New research finds that the long‑term health impacts of the Famine varied by region and socioeconomic conditions The Great Famine • 07 Aug 25
How changes in height show the effects of the Famine New research finds that the long‑term health impacts of the Famine varied by region and socioeconomic conditions The Great Famine • 07 Aug 25
Who was the real Daniel O'Connell? From a fierce passion for civil rights and huge energy to anger, ego and vanity, an assessment of the Emancipator's strengths and flaws Daniel O'Connell • 06 Aug 25
Who was the real Daniel O'Connell? From a fierce passion for civil rights and huge energy to anger, ego and vanity, an assessment of the Emancipator's strengths and flaws Daniel O'Connell • 06 Aug 25
It's 1970 & Irish army are plotting to invade Northern Ireland The prospect of Irish Defence Forces making incursions into Northern Ireland was mooted after violence erupted there in 1969 History • 05 Aug 25
It's 1970 & Irish army are plotting to invade Northern Ireland The prospect of Irish Defence Forces making incursions into Northern Ireland was mooted after violence erupted there in 1969 History • 05 Aug 25
A short history of the All-Ireland Poc Fada competition It's a piece of GAA history and tradition spiritually and culturally rooted in the wild foothills of the Cooley mountains Poc Fada • 07 Aug 25
A short history of the All-Ireland Poc Fada competition It's a piece of GAA history and tradition spiritually and culturally rooted in the wild foothills of the Cooley mountains Poc Fada • 07 Aug 25
Why it's cheaper to film in Ireland than Los Angeles (for now) Over 850 productions have claimed Irish tax relief since 2016 showing Ireland is a major player in the global film industry Film Industry • 31 Jul 25
Why it's cheaper to film in Ireland than Los Angeles (for now) Over 850 productions have claimed Irish tax relief since 2016 showing Ireland is a major player in the global film industry Film Industry • 31 Jul 25
'A flukey purchase': the curious story of the Fonthill vase Here's how one of the rarest pieces of Chinese porcelain in the world ended up in the National Museum of Ireland History • 31 Jul 25
'A flukey purchase': the curious story of the Fonthill vase Here's how one of the rarest pieces of Chinese porcelain in the world ended up in the National Museum of Ireland History • 31 Jul 25
Here are 5 major threats to Ireland's remaining dark skies Light pollution means experiencing a naturally dark night sky is becoming a rare experience Dark skies • 31 Jul 25
Here are 5 major threats to Ireland's remaining dark skies Light pollution means experiencing a naturally dark night sky is becoming a rare experience Dark skies • 31 Jul 25
Are you heading to the Fleadh? The story of the very first Fleadh The organisers of the 1951 festival could scarcely have imagined the behemoth that will attract over 600,000 people to Wexford this year History • 31 Jul 25
Are you heading to the Fleadh? The story of the very first Fleadh The organisers of the 1951 festival could scarcely have imagined the behemoth that will attract over 600,000 people to Wexford this year History • 31 Jul 25
3 threats for Ireland's new maritime security strategy to examine The strategy comes at a time when Ireland stands at a critical juncture in defining how it will protect one of Europe's largest sea areas Maritime security • 30 Jul 25
3 threats for Ireland's new maritime security strategy to examine The strategy comes at a time when Ireland stands at a critical juncture in defining how it will protect one of Europe's largest sea areas Maritime security • 30 Jul 25
How 'sandwich generation' are caught up in cost of living crisis As Ireland ages and family care stretches across three generations, the squeezed middle are quietly doing it all with little recognition Cost of Living • 30 Jul 25
How 'sandwich generation' are caught up in cost of living crisis As Ireland ages and family care stretches across three generations, the squeezed middle are quietly doing it all with little recognition Cost of Living • 30 Jul 25
Why does it take so long to get big projects done in Ireland? While our track record on infrastructure delivery is poor, such structural challenges present opportunities for systemic transformation Infrastructure • 29 Jul 25
Why does it take so long to get big projects done in Ireland? While our track record on infrastructure delivery is poor, such structural challenges present opportunities for systemic transformation Infrastructure • 29 Jul 25
Meet the independent, fierce, proactive women of medieval Ireland Translators of medieval romances reshaped stories to portray Irish women as more independent and proactive than their English counterparts Medieval Ireland • 28 Jul 25
Meet the independent, fierce, proactive women of medieval Ireland Translators of medieval romances reshaped stories to portray Irish women as more independent and proactive than their English counterparts Medieval Ireland • 28 Jul 25
The story behind the bench marks hiding in plain sight in Ireland The Ordnance Survey bench marks chiselled into buildings, walls and bridges were originally used to measure height across Ireland History • 28 Jan
The story behind the bench marks hiding in plain sight in Ireland The Ordnance Survey bench marks chiselled into buildings, walls and bridges were originally used to measure height across Ireland History • 28 Jan
The pros and cons of the local property tax With many house owners facing higher property tax bills, a look at the advantages and disadvantages of the tax introduced in 2013 Local Property Tax • 28 Jul 25
The pros and cons of the local property tax With many house owners facing higher property tax bills, a look at the advantages and disadvantages of the tax introduced in 2013 Local Property Tax • 28 Jul 25
Why the last Sunday in July was celebrated in Ireland of old Known as Garland Sunday, Bilberry Sunday or Reek Sunday, it was a day to mark the end of Hungry July and anticipate the harvest to come Ireland • 27 Jul 25
Why the last Sunday in July was celebrated in Ireland of old Known as Garland Sunday, Bilberry Sunday or Reek Sunday, it was a day to mark the end of Hungry July and anticipate the harvest to come Ireland • 27 Jul 25
