Why access to condoms was such a controversial issue in Irish law It's 40 years since access to contraception was liberalised in Ireland, but that was far from the end of the story History • 02 May 25
Why access to condoms was such a controversial issue in Irish law It's 40 years since access to contraception was liberalised in Ireland, but that was far from the end of the story History • 02 May 25
5 new corporate tax challenges facing Ireland Ireland's tax regime has faced down many challenges over the last 70 years, but there's potential new obstacles ahead Tax • 20 Mar 25
5 new corporate tax challenges facing Ireland Ireland's tax regime has faced down many challenges over the last 70 years, but there's potential new obstacles ahead Tax • 20 Mar 25
Odds on: a short history of bookmaking in Ireland Just where did the idea of betting on horses come from? Horse Racing • 06 Mar 25
Odds on: a short history of bookmaking in Ireland Just where did the idea of betting on horses come from? Horse Racing • 06 Mar 25
How social media has impacted on young people's mental health Social media has amplified what young people think about body image, self-esteem and mental health Podcast • 22 Jan
How social media has impacted on young people's mental health Social media has amplified what young people think about body image, self-esteem and mental health Podcast • 22 Jan
5 things to look out for in the German elections this weekend From the likely next chancellor to possible coalition partners, here's what you need to know before Germany goes to the polls Germany • 20 Feb 25
5 things to look out for in the German elections this weekend From the likely next chancellor to possible coalition partners, here's what you need to know before Germany goes to the polls Germany • 20 Feb 25
The big impact of workplace commuting on Irish towns and villages New research looks at how commuting from rural Ireland for work impacts people's lives, families and communities Commuting • 13 Feb 25
The big impact of workplace commuting on Irish towns and villages New research looks at how commuting from rural Ireland for work impacts people's lives, families and communities Commuting • 13 Feb 25
Do you need lessons in love? Some of us are quite comfortable with being loved, but it is not as easy to embrace the side of the equation, which is to love valentines day • 10 Feb 25
Do you need lessons in love? Some of us are quite comfortable with being loved, but it is not as easy to embrace the side of the equation, which is to love valentines day • 10 Feb 25
The story of Ireland's adoption history in two institutions A new project will look at the history of Dublin's Temple Hill and Bird's Nest children's homes through interviews with adoptees and employees History • 06 Feb 25
The story of Ireland's adoption history in two institutions A new project will look at the history of Dublin's Temple Hill and Bird's Nest children's homes through interviews with adoptees and employees History • 06 Feb 25
Here are 3 items for the to-do list of new Minister for Children The same issues have plagued Tusla and the provision of services for children in care for more than a decade Children • 05 Feb 25
Here are 3 items for the to-do list of new Minister for Children The same issues have plagued Tusla and the provision of services for children in care for more than a decade Children • 05 Feb 25
Can green computing help us deal with the problem of dark data? Unused digital data is an invisible yet significant issue which consumes substantial amounts of energy and resources Computing • 31 Jan 25
Can green computing help us deal with the problem of dark data? Unused digital data is an invisible yet significant issue which consumes substantial amounts of energy and resources Computing • 31 Jan 25
Why do countries fail to implement disaster plan recommendations? States spend a lot of cash and time preparing for emergencies like Storm Éowyn, but fail to act on these plans when disasters occur Storm Éowyn • 29 Jan 25
Why do countries fail to implement disaster plan recommendations? States spend a lot of cash and time preparing for emergencies like Storm Éowyn, but fail to act on these plans when disasters occur Storm Éowyn • 29 Jan 25
What's the effect of being a carer on the caregivers themselves? Research shows people in caregiving roles could benefit from connecting with peers in similar situations Carers • 27 Jan 25
What's the effect of being a carer on the caregivers themselves? Research shows people in caregiving roles could benefit from connecting with peers in similar situations Carers • 27 Jan 25
Why is climate justice missing from new Government programme? Ireland is uniquely positioned to lead on transformative climate justice, but the incoming Government is proceeding with business as usual Climate Change • 22 Jan 25
Why is climate justice missing from new Government programme? Ireland is uniquely positioned to lead on transformative climate justice, but the incoming Government is proceeding with business as usual Climate Change • 22 Jan 25
How 18th century Irish traders set up business in the Canaries Irish merchants were drawn to Tenerife by the growing economic opportunities offered by the island's sweet wines History • 15 Jan 25
How 18th century Irish traders set up business in the Canaries Irish merchants were drawn to Tenerife by the growing economic opportunities offered by the island's sweet wines History • 15 Jan 25
How did the saint who inspired Santa Claus end up in Co Kilkenny? The remains of St Nicholas are said to be in the grounds of a ruined chuch in Co Kilkenny thanks to some medieval adventurers Christmas • 23 Dec 24
How did the saint who inspired Santa Claus end up in Co Kilkenny? The remains of St Nicholas are said to be in the grounds of a ruined chuch in Co Kilkenny thanks to some medieval adventurers Christmas • 23 Dec 24
What rights do children treated for cancer have in Irish schools? Children returning to school during and after cancer treatment are often not aware of their entitlement to education supports Children • 12 Dec 24
What rights do children treated for cancer have in Irish schools? Children returning to school during and after cancer treatment are often not aware of their entitlement to education supports Children • 12 Dec 24
Who would own the Woolly Mammoth if scientists brought it back? If technology manages to recreate extinct animals like the Woolly Mammoth and the Dodo, would they be patented and monitised? Patents • 03 Dec 24
Who would own the Woolly Mammoth if scientists brought it back? If technology manages to recreate extinct animals like the Woolly Mammoth and the Dodo, would they be patented and monitised? Patents • 03 Dec 24
Are you being driven to distraction by technology? Digital tools have increased the amount of work we do so it may be time to embrace slow productivity in the workplace technology • 04 Dec 24
Are you being driven to distraction by technology? Digital tools have increased the amount of work we do so it may be time to embrace slow productivity in the workplace technology • 04 Dec 24
Here are the most competitive constituencies in Election 24 The Kavanagh Constituency Competitiveness Score uses the electoral experience of candidates in a constituency to determine competitiveness Election 24 • 27 Nov 24
Here are the most competitive constituencies in Election 24 The Kavanagh Constituency Competitiveness Score uses the electoral experience of candidates in a constituency to determine competitiveness Election 24 • 27 Nov 24
Here are the most competitive constituencies in Election 24 The Kavanagh Constituency Competitiveness Score uses the electoral experience of candidates in a constituency to determine competitiveness Election 24 • 28 Nov 24
Here are the most competitive constituencies in Election 24 The Kavanagh Constituency Competitiveness Score uses the electoral experience of candidates in a constituency to determine competitiveness Election 24 • 28 Nov 24
The rise of the all-seeing smart doorbell in our towns and cities A smart doorbell is a means of securitisation that heightens surveillance and may lead to unintended consequences technology • 04 Dec 24
The rise of the all-seeing smart doorbell in our towns and cities A smart doorbell is a means of securitisation that heightens surveillance and may lead to unintended consequences technology • 04 Dec 24
What notes in 17th century book reveal about a transatlantic trip The handwritten notes in Samuel Sturmy's Mariner's Magazine tell us much and provoke more questions about a long forgotten 17th century voyage History • 21 Nov 24
What notes in 17th century book reveal about a transatlantic trip The handwritten notes in Samuel Sturmy's Mariner's Magazine tell us much and provoke more questions about a long forgotten 17th century voyage History • 21 Nov 24
What we should & shouldn't expect from Ireland's Covid-19 review Debates still rage over what Ireland did and didn't do during the pandemic so how should the review panel approach its work? COVID-19 • 18 Nov 24
What we should & shouldn't expect from Ireland's Covid-19 review Debates still rage over what Ireland did and didn't do during the pandemic so how should the review panel approach its work? COVID-19 • 18 Nov 24
Where did all the historical Irish weather records go? Hidden and lost weather observations contain hugely valuable information about historical climate variability and changes Weather • 15 Nov 24
Where did all the historical Irish weather records go? Hidden and lost weather observations contain hugely valuable information about historical climate variability and changes Weather • 15 Nov 24
5 things we already know about Election 24 candidate trends Over 500 people will run for election to the 34th Dáil, so what do we know about these candidates and selection trends to date? Election 24 • 08 Nov 24
5 things we already know about Election 24 candidate trends Over 500 people will run for election to the 34th Dáil, so what do we know about these candidates and selection trends to date? Election 24 • 08 Nov 24
