How Brian Friel's work went from Ballybeg to the world The great gift in Friel's writing is its ability to resonate with audiences across generations and borders Brian Friel • 10 Oct 25
How Brian Friel's work went from Ballybeg to the world The great gift in Friel's writing is its ability to resonate with audiences across generations and borders Brian Friel • 10 Oct 25
'Howya lads': how we greet our friends & acquaintances The way we greet each other provides a fascinating window into Irish culture, society and language Language • 10 Oct 25
'Howya lads': how we greet our friends & acquaintances The way we greet each other provides a fascinating window into Irish culture, society and language Language • 10 Oct 25
How Rory Gallagher's guitar became the most famous in Irish music Bought, sold, played, displayed, stolen, recovered and preserved – Rory Gallagher's iconic Fender Stratocaster '61 is a national treasure Music • 10 Oct 25
How Rory Gallagher's guitar became the most famous in Irish music Bought, sold, played, displayed, stolen, recovered and preserved – Rory Gallagher's iconic Fender Stratocaster '61 is a national treasure Music • 10 Oct 25
How slogans as Gaeilge have become part of Irish Gaza protests The use of Gaeilge at demonstrations in support of the Palestinian people is part of the radical tradition of Irish language activism Gaeilge • 08 Oct 25
How slogans as Gaeilge have become part of Irish Gaza protests The use of Gaeilge at demonstrations in support of the Palestinian people is part of the radical tradition of Irish language activism Gaeilge • 08 Oct 25
Could mental skill development be key to improving Irish soccer? Cognitive skills are increasingly becoming an integral part of player development strategies within elite academies across Europe Soccer • 08 Oct 25
Could mental skill development be key to improving Irish soccer? Cognitive skills are increasingly becoming an integral part of player development strategies within elite academies across Europe Soccer • 08 Oct 25
Meet the runaway husbands & eloping wives of 18th century Ulster Elopement advertisements were placed by aggrieved spouses to notify the public that their partners had deserted the marital home History • 07 Oct 25
Meet the runaway husbands & eloping wives of 18th century Ulster Elopement advertisements were placed by aggrieved spouses to notify the public that their partners had deserted the marital home History • 07 Oct 25
Michael Collins' to-do lists: socks, missing horses and Dan Breen As we can see from his diaries, the Irish revolutionary leader was a big fan of keeping lists throughout his life Michael Collins • 02 Oct 25
Michael Collins' to-do lists: socks, missing horses and Dan Breen As we can see from his diaries, the Irish revolutionary leader was a big fan of keeping lists throughout his life Michael Collins • 02 Oct 25
The surprising revival of road bowling, Ireland's ancient sport From Cork and Armagh to TikTok and Instagram, young and old road bowlers are taking up the bowl and keeping this unique tradition alive Road Bowling • 02 Oct 25
The surprising revival of road bowling, Ireland's ancient sport From Cork and Armagh to TikTok and Instagram, young and old road bowlers are taking up the bowl and keeping this unique tradition alive Road Bowling • 02 Oct 25
Why Metrolink is a much needed connection for north Co Dublin Never has a transport project in Ireland been as analysed, appraised, criticised and debated as much as this Metrolink • 02 Oct 25
Why Metrolink is a much needed connection for north Co Dublin Never has a transport project in Ireland been as analysed, appraised, criticised and debated as much as this Metrolink • 02 Oct 25
Why have we seen so many storms in Ireland in recent years? A very high level of storminess has meant more frequent and intense storms hitting the country Weather • 02 Oct 25
Why have we seen so many storms in Ireland in recent years? A very high level of storminess has meant more frequent and intense storms hitting the country Weather • 02 Oct 25
Why Patti Smith's songs and poems have chimed with Irish artists Patti Smith's defiant and non-conformist work has always had a strong influence on Ireland's punk, rock and underground scenes Patti Smith • 12 Dec 25
Why Patti Smith's songs and poems have chimed with Irish artists Patti Smith's defiant and non-conformist work has always had a strong influence on Ireland's punk, rock and underground scenes Patti Smith • 12 Dec 25
Just what can the President of Ireland actually say and do? While there are significant restrictions on what the President can do, the Constitution places few limitations on what he or she might say Presidential Election 2025 • 07 Oct 25
Just what can the President of Ireland actually say and do? While there are significant restrictions on what the President can do, the Constitution places few limitations on what he or she might say Presidential Election 2025 • 07 Oct 25
A history of Irish budgets Our fiscal history tells us much about our past and the business of government over many centuries Brainstorm • 30 Sep 25
A history of Irish budgets Our fiscal history tells us much about our past and the business of government over many centuries Brainstorm • 30 Sep 25
7 things you probably didn't know about Áras an Uachtaráin Here are some things you may not have known about the presidential residence in the middle of Dublin's Phoenix Park Presidential Election 2025 • 29 Sep 25
7 things you probably didn't know about Áras an Uachtaráin Here are some things you may not have known about the presidential residence in the middle of Dublin's Phoenix Park Presidential Election 2025 • 29 Sep 25
Why did Dublin authorities try to ban street trading in 1920s? The move to ban women traders selling fruit, vegetables and fish at Dublin street markets was led by a group of 'substantial ratepayers' History • 25 Sep 25
Why did Dublin authorities try to ban street trading in 1920s? The move to ban women traders selling fruit, vegetables and fish at Dublin street markets was led by a group of 'substantial ratepayers' History • 25 Sep 25
How Dickie Rock's songs tell a story of Ireland's musical history The showband and cabaret star was a versatile singer, but he selected the songs he wanted to record and perform with great care Dickie Rock • 12 Dec 25
How Dickie Rock's songs tell a story of Ireland's musical history The showband and cabaret star was a versatile singer, but he selected the songs he wanted to record and perform with great care Dickie Rock • 12 Dec 25
How long-term effects of smoking include harm to Irish economy Despite efforts to reduce smoking, about 18% of people in Ireland still smoke, a number which has not fallen since 2020 Health • 25 Sep 25
How long-term effects of smoking include harm to Irish economy Despite efforts to reduce smoking, about 18% of people in Ireland still smoke, a number which has not fallen since 2020 Health • 25 Sep 25
4 things teachers should know when it comes to autistic students Educators play a huge role in helping to mitigate the difficulties autistic children encounter in a school setting Education • 23 Sep 25
4 things teachers should know when it comes to autistic students Educators play a huge role in helping to mitigate the difficulties autistic children encounter in a school setting Education • 23 Sep 25
A view of 17th century Ireland by Oliver Cromwell's doctor While Gerard Boate's book was a propagandistic commodification of Ireland, it opened the way for a more scientific interpretation of the country History • 22 Sep 25
A view of 17th century Ireland by Oliver Cromwell's doctor While Gerard Boate's book was a propagandistic commodification of Ireland, it opened the way for a more scientific interpretation of the country History • 22 Sep 25
All you need to know about the Autumn Equinox The Autumn Equinox and the festival of Michaelmas on September 29th mark the coming of the closure of the year Autumn Equinox • 30 Oct 25
All you need to know about the Autumn Equinox The Autumn Equinox and the festival of Michaelmas on September 29th mark the coming of the closure of the year Autumn Equinox • 30 Oct 25
Why Asian hornets remain a significant risk for Irish nature The major concerns around this invasive species are to do with their impact on honeybees, beekeeping and wild insects Asian hornet • 17 Sep 25
Why Asian hornets remain a significant risk for Irish nature The major concerns around this invasive species are to do with their impact on honeybees, beekeeping and wild insects Asian hornet • 17 Sep 25
A guide to piseogs, Ireland's sinister folk magic spells Piseogs were believed to be deliberately enacted with evil intent and came with connotations of magic and voodoo Folklore • 17 Sep 25
A guide to piseogs, Ireland's sinister folk magic spells Piseogs were believed to be deliberately enacted with evil intent and came with connotations of magic and voodoo Folklore • 17 Sep 25
Trapped on the farm: how pension gap keeps older farmers at work Lack of pension planning and late retirement are preventing a new, younger generation from taking over farms and rural businesses Farming • 17 Sep 25
Trapped on the farm: how pension gap keeps older farmers at work Lack of pension planning and late retirement are preventing a new, younger generation from taking over farms and rural businesses Farming • 17 Sep 25
Why the Tailteann Games are returning this month The story of the Tailteann Games reveals how Irish identity is made, remade and sometimes forgotten Tailteann Games • 15 Sep 25
Why the Tailteann Games are returning this month The story of the Tailteann Games reveals how Irish identity is made, remade and sometimes forgotten Tailteann Games • 15 Sep 25
How Ireland became home of the horse racing steeplechase The first ever steeplechase took place in Cork in 1752, when two huntsmen decided to settle a wager on horseback History • 12 Sep 25
How Ireland became home of the horse racing steeplechase The first ever steeplechase took place in Cork in 1752, when two huntsmen decided to settle a wager on horseback History • 12 Sep 25
