Why the pope put the church into lockdown in the 13th century Pope Innocent III's use of papal interdicts to shut down the church was a powerful weapon against those who displeased him History • 29 Jan
Can your accent really affect your job prospects? A new bill aims to ensure employers do not discriminate against job applicants or employees because of their accent Work and Careers • 09 Apr
Covid-19's major psychological toll on Irish healthcare workers New research finds Irish frontline healthcare workers are reporting high rates of anxiety, stress and depression because of the pandemic Health • 28 Jan
Canon Sheehan, the Magdalene Laundries and Irish incarceration The cleric and author's omission of the horrors of a Magdalene laundry for its workers says much about Ireland's culture of incarceration History • 20 Jan
Why do we find it so hard to stick to our fitness goals? A new study is seeking to find initiatives to support those who want to stay the course with New Year exercise resolutions Fitness • 20 Jan
How civil service careers can attract millennials and Gen Z With huge numbers due to retire in the coming years, the civil service will require increased recruitment among younger generations Work and Careers • 18 Feb
Ireland's complex relationship with shame After the report into the Mother and Baby Homes, we need to rethink shame and especially its relation to violence Society • 14 Jan
How to make homeschooling work for parents The best way to survive another stressful period of homeschooling is to prioritise family care over the curriculum Homeschooling • 13 Jan
How much damage has Donald Trump done to the United States? The norm-busting, ludicrous, calculated, dangerous and inept president leaves behind a damaged country United States • 12 Jan
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 • 11 Jan
What's behind the Irish obsession with death and misery? An extract from Gillian O'Brien's new book The Darkness Echoing: Exploring Ireland's Places of Famine, Death and Rebellion History • 07 Jan
How the US Capitol riots put democracy under attack The storming of the US Capitol was an act of terrorism intended to put an end to the democratic process United States • 07 Jan
How an Armagh court ruled internment was unlawful in 1972 Almost 2,000 people were detained without trial in Northern Ireland during the 1970s after the introduction of internment History • 05 Jan
Why do so many people believe Covid-19 conspiracy theories? Conspiracy theories have been widespread during this pandemic and pose a significant risk to health Psychology • 05 Jan
How is online gambling regulated across Europe? Regulation remains a highly politicised issue which is why different countries have different approaches to the issue law • 10 Dec 20
How Irish women played a key role in the 1920s' Dáil courts The 1920s' legal system was innovative in its use of female judges and evoking Brehon laws in cases concerning single mothers History • 11 Dec 20
Ireland in the 1840s: 'one of the most dangerous places on earth' Hundreds of violent murders were committed in Ireland during the Great Famine The Great Irish Famine • 07 Dec 20
Why 'Fairytale of New York' ends up in the spotlight every year The annual debate about authenticity and censorship is now as predictable as arguments at the family dinner table on Christmas Day Fairytale of New York • 07 Dec 20
The science of winning an All-Ireland final 100 years ago Are there lessons for John Kiely and Liam Cahill in how Limerick trainer Jim D'Alton prepared his All Ireland winners in 1919? Sport • 14 Dec 20
The story of Ireland's First Commission on the Status of Women It's 50 years since the Commission was established to examine and report on the status of women in Irish society History • 02 Dec 20
Remembering Ireland's early AIDS history How was AIDS covered - or not covered - in Irish media in the 1980s? World AIDS Day • 01 Dec 20
A guide to sustainable consumption Sustainable consumption is not just about consuming less, but consuming differently Sustainability • 01 Dec 20
How roots of Riverdance can be found in Kerry The creative model for the blockbuster Irish dance show was partly forged by a collaboration with a Kerry folk dance company Riverdance • 21 Jan
From racism to politics, how Irish diplomats saw 1960s' America 'Diplomats naturally focus on how issues in the countries to which they were posted impact on the country that they represent' History • 26 Nov 20
Is nostalgia good for your head? Nostalgia is a simple reminder that difficult times are far from permanent Nostalgia • 26 Nov 20
