How medieval Irish elites feasted and fought at Christmas The great households of medieval Ireland were experts at wielding their hospitality and their power at Christmas festivities Christmas • 20 Dec 25
How medieval Irish elites feasted and fought at Christmas The great households of medieval Ireland were experts at wielding their hospitality and their power at Christmas festivities Christmas • 20 Dec 25
A short history of mummers, straw boys and Wren Boys From mummers to wren boys, the practice of rambling from house to house in rural Ireland lifted isolation for many communities at Christmas Christmas • 18 Dec 25
A short history of mummers, straw boys and Wren Boys From mummers to wren boys, the practice of rambling from house to house in rural Ireland lifted isolation for many communities at Christmas Christmas • 18 Dec 25
Do you know these 7 great Irish Christmas traditions? From the Christmas box to An Margadh Mór, here are some memorable Irish Christmas traditions from years past History • 20 Dec 25
Do you know these 7 great Irish Christmas traditions? From the Christmas box to An Margadh Mór, here are some memorable Irish Christmas traditions from years past History • 20 Dec 25
A short history of extreme weather events at Christmas in Ireland From frosty 1338, when Dubliners played football on the Liffey, to the epic snow of 2010, fierce weather conditions often hit Ireland over Christmas Weather • 16 Dec 25
A short history of extreme weather events at Christmas in Ireland From frosty 1338, when Dubliners played football on the Liffey, to the epic snow of 2010, fierce weather conditions often hit Ireland over Christmas Weather • 16 Dec 25
A short history of destructive Irish storms We can learn from the impacts of past storms to better adapt to the destructive effects of future storms Weather • 09 Dec 25
A short history of destructive Irish storms We can learn from the impacts of past storms to better adapt to the destructive effects of future storms Weather • 09 Dec 25
Have you got the flu? The key issues around this season's flu Whether you have already had a flu jab or are thinking about getting one, here are some questions you may have Health • 09 Dec 25
Have you got the flu? The key issues around this season's flu Whether you have already had a flu jab or are thinking about getting one, here are some questions you may have Health • 09 Dec 25
Why almost every sport in Ireland faces a crisis of volunteering The wider culture and structure of youth sport has changed and volunteers are operating in an increasingly challenging environment Sport • 05 Dec 25
Why almost every sport in Ireland faces a crisis of volunteering The wider culture and structure of youth sport has changed and volunteers are operating in an increasingly challenging environment Sport • 05 Dec 25
What will Irish towns look like in the future? About a third of the Irish population live in towns which have seen massive changes in recent years and can expect more to come Podcast • 22 Jan
What will Irish towns look like in the future? About a third of the Irish population live in towns which have seen massive changes in recent years and can expect more to come Podcast • 22 Jan
What if the British army had launched 'Z Day' in Ireland in 1921? Behind the scenes of treaty negotiations, British military had spent months preparing for a renewed and far more aggressive campaign History • 04 Dec 25
What if the British army had launched 'Z Day' in Ireland in 1921? Behind the scenes of treaty negotiations, British military had spent months preparing for a renewed and far more aggressive campaign History • 04 Dec 25
The story of how the Irish border was confirmed 100 years ago There was a chance the 1925 Boundary Commission could reshape the Irish border so drastically as to make Northern Ireland unviable and thus bring about Irish unity History • 03 Dec 25
The story of how the Irish border was confirmed 100 years ago There was a chance the 1925 Boundary Commission could reshape the Irish border so drastically as to make Northern Ireland unviable and thus bring about Irish unity History • 03 Dec 25
'A land of milk and honey': why St Bede had the hots for Ireland The father of English history was an admirer of Medieval Ireland's history and culture - and especially Irish missionaries History • 26 Nov 25
'A land of milk and honey': why St Bede had the hots for Ireland The father of English history was an admirer of Medieval Ireland's history and culture - and especially Irish missionaries History • 26 Nov 25
How we spent our money in 1980 compared to now There are some very interesting trends behind the changes in Irish household spending since 1980 Ireland • 23 Nov 25
How we spent our money in 1980 compared to now There are some very interesting trends behind the changes in Irish household spending since 1980 Ireland • 23 Nov 25
Will the original republican dissidents call it a day? A motion for Republican Sinn Féin's Ard-Fheis reveals growing dissatisfaction and cracks within the dissident republican organisation Politics • 21 Nov 25
Will the original republican dissidents call it a day? A motion for Republican Sinn Féin's Ard-Fheis reveals growing dissatisfaction and cracks within the dissident republican organisation Politics • 21 Nov 25
How the pivotal 1850 Synod of Thurles shaped Irish society New regulations forbade the participation of priests in social events such as dances and horse races, and led to an upsurge in attendance at mass History • 20 Nov 25
How the pivotal 1850 Synod of Thurles shaped Irish society New regulations forbade the participation of priests in social events such as dances and horse races, and led to an upsurge in attendance at mass History • 20 Nov 25
How two Co Meath men made a mark in 18th century America Sir William Johnson and his nephew Guy played key roles as British colonial administrators, especially around relationships with Native Americans History • 18 Nov 25
How two Co Meath men made a mark in 18th century America Sir William Johnson and his nephew Guy played key roles as British colonial administrators, especially around relationships with Native Americans History • 18 Nov 25
Do Irish personal insolvency laws need to be reviewed? The DJ Carey court case highlights how personal insolvency laws and debt write-offs don't operate in the same way for all debtors Personal Insolvency • 18 Nov 25
Do Irish personal insolvency laws need to be reviewed? The DJ Carey court case highlights how personal insolvency laws and debt write-offs don't operate in the same way for all debtors Personal Insolvency • 18 Nov 25
The rise and fall of Ballyshannon port The port's international connections brought much prosperity to the Co Donegal town, but the good times didn't last Ballyshannon • 18 Nov 25
The rise and fall of Ballyshannon port The port's international connections brought much prosperity to the Co Donegal town, but the good times didn't last Ballyshannon • 18 Nov 25
Why men have always worn dresses as a way to rebel Youth have always used clothing as a means of rebellion so masquerading in a dress can be seen as a generational flex Fashion • 17 Nov 25
Why men have always worn dresses as a way to rebel Youth have always used clothing as a means of rebellion so masquerading in a dress can be seen as a generational flex Fashion • 17 Nov 25
How the Anglo Irish Agreement came about 40 years ago this week The signing of the Agreement facilitated the early stages of the Northern Ireland peace process and, ultimately, the Good Friday Agreement History • 13 Nov 25
How the Anglo Irish Agreement came about 40 years ago this week The signing of the Agreement facilitated the early stages of the Northern Ireland peace process and, ultimately, the Good Friday Agreement History • 13 Nov 25
Would you buy a house with a 10% chance of flooding every year? New research has found that house buyers would expect a discount of around 31% for properties at risk of flooding Housing • 13 Nov 25
Would you buy a house with a 10% chance of flooding every year? New research has found that house buyers would expect a discount of around 31% for properties at risk of flooding Housing • 13 Nov 25
How this native Irish plant could replace your animal proteins This tiny green plant found on ponds packs a protein punch, is nutritious, sustainable and climate-friendly Food • 12 Nov 25
How this native Irish plant could replace your animal proteins This tiny green plant found on ponds packs a protein punch, is nutritious, sustainable and climate-friendly Food • 12 Nov 25
The secret history of volcanoes in Ireland You might not know it, but Ireland is dotted with extinct volcanoes that have shaped the island we know and love today Geology • 12 Nov 25
The secret history of volcanoes in Ireland You might not know it, but Ireland is dotted with extinct volcanoes that have shaped the island we know and love today Geology • 12 Nov 25
Why November 11th was a day for blood sacrifice rites in Ireland Blood sacrifices involving pigs, sheep or geese were practiced in Ireland well into living memory on Martinmas Folklore • 11 Nov 25
Why November 11th was a day for blood sacrifice rites in Ireland Blood sacrifices involving pigs, sheep or geese were practiced in Ireland well into living memory on Martinmas Folklore • 11 Nov 25
The hospitality crisis: what's happening to Irish restaurants? Restaurants are closing on a weekly basis due to rising costs, but Irish consumers are also spending €2.2 billion a year on food delivery Restaurants • 07 Nov 25
The hospitality crisis: what's happening to Irish restaurants? Restaurants are closing on a weekly basis due to rising costs, but Irish consumers are also spending €2.2 billion a year on food delivery Restaurants • 07 Nov 25
How Ireland joined the Empire Marketing Board 100 years ago Posters designed by Irish artists for the Empire Marketing Board communicated an officially approved Irish identity for international consumption History • 06 Nov 25
How Ireland joined the Empire Marketing Board 100 years ago Posters designed by Irish artists for the Empire Marketing Board communicated an officially approved Irish identity for international consumption History • 06 Nov 25
