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 • 7 hrs
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 • 7 hrs
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 • 7 hrs
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 • 7 hrs
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 • 8 hrs
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 • 8 hrs
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 • 8 hrs
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 • 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 • 29 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 • 29 Apr
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 • 29 Apr
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 • 29 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
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
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 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
