A short history of Irish political spouses Sabina Coyne Higgins is not the first political spouse to take an interest in matters of state Politics • 08 Aug
Is Ireland too dependant on corporation tax? While corporation tax returns have surged in recent years, there are several risks associated with depending on this windfall Economics • 02 Aug
Here are 4 unlikely places where Irish political scandals began Controversies that damaged political reputations began in such venues as a Co Westmeath distillery and a swanky Florida hotel Politics • 27 Jul
What's behind the low cancer rates in large mammals? The relatively low level of cancer in very large, long-lived mammals is a dramatic phenomenon that needs to be understood better Cancer • 26 Jul
Why are legal costs in Ireland so high? Lack of competition, cumbersome procedures and a reluctance to change combine to keep costs high Legal Costs • 20 Jul
Why are prices in Ireland so high? Ireland's high prices are not a recent phenomenon and they've become relatively more expensive than the EU average year after year Economics • 19 Jul
Parental alienation: the 'psychological manipulation' of children In parental alienation cases, one parent purposely turns the child or children against the other parent Parenting • 14 Jul
How can Irish sport deal with the toxic side of social media? The abusive social media commentary which occurs when fanaticism becomes toxic is causing huge problems for all sports Sport • 05 Jul
What have we learned from 100 years of Irish language policy? Language policy in Ireland has taken many turns and seen much activity over the past century, but has led to mixed outcomes Gaeilge • 17 Jun
Is it time to tax the thousands of vacant houses in Ireland? Canada's experience may give some pointers as how to deal with the huge stock of unoccupied dwellings here Housing • 15 Jun
8 times Ulysses made a splash on stage and screen How have various adaptations of Ulysses tried, succeeded or failed to bring audiences closer to Joyce's Dublin odyssey? Ulysses • 14 Jun
5 things older LGBTQ+ people need you to know As the number of older LGBTQ+ people in care settings increases, organisations need to ensure they feel welcome and safe Health • 13 Jun
What do waiting lists mean for autistic kids and their families? The impact of waiting years for assessment and essential therapies is catastrophic for all involved Health • 08 Jun
The awesome deep sea corals off Ireland's coasts Most of us don't know that Ireland's most spectacular marine environments are located as little as 70 kilometres offshore Marine • 09 Jun
What 2022's Leaving Cert class have to say about life since 2020 Research into the pandemic experiences of Irish youths has identified key themes around wellbeing, mental health and the school system Ireland • 26 May
Out of fizz: young Irish people are saying no to sugary drinks It's part of a trend which has seen a decline in the consumption of sugary soft drinks by adolescents across Europe Health • 23 May
Lessons from war-torn Germany in how to accommodate refugees How did Germany manage to house 12 million refugees from eastern Europe immediately after the Second World War? History • 18 May
All you need to know about sunflowers The flower symbol of Ukraine, sunflowers are also an essential crop which make us smile and improve the environment Nature • 17 May
What happens in a blood cancer biobank? A blood cancer biobank is an invaluable tool for researchers looking for better treatments to combat these diseases Health • 11 May
Why I became a patient researcher 'I could not have foreseen how sharing the impact of a negative in my life with strangers could be a positive experience for me' Health • 06 May
All you need to know about retrofitting your home Why, how and when should you sort out the energy efficiency of your home Energy • 13 Jun
How Ireland can play a role in prosecuting aggression in Ukraine The State's support for the International Criminal Court can go much further in seeking accountability for Russia's invasion of Ukraine War Crimes • 29 Apr
All you need to know about how heat pumps work Here's a look at the engineering that underpins this technology and its potential for heating our homes Energy • 20 Apr
How the Irish helped to create Easter Sunday The work of early Irish scholars and computists in developing mathematical tables helped to solve the thorny problems of Easter-calculation Easter • 13 Apr
What's behind our growing interest in plants? Paying more attention to plants, wild flowers and gardening appears to be far more than a lockdown phenomenon Plants • 05 Apr
