How workplace bullying costs Ireland €239 million every year One in 10 employees in Ireland have experience of being bullied and the problem is unlikely to go away with remote working Work & careers • 16 Apr
Did a tax on children's shoes really cause a government to fall? Myths can be powerful drivers of narrative, and of public perceptions and contrary to popular belief, the likelihood is that the infamous 'tax on children's ... History • 16 Apr
The role sugars and carbohydrates play in viruses and vaccines The pattern of large groups of carbohydrates, often referred to as glycans, represents a special 'sugar code' that cells use to talk to each other, ... Carbohydrates • 15 Apr
What protections do whistleblowers have under Irish and EU law? Ireland has one of the strongest whistleblower protection legislations in the world, and incentivises workers to make disclosures internally, but it also permits workers to ... Whistleblowers • 06 Apr
How much money does whistleblowing cost people who speak out? Speaking out can mean legal fees, travel expenses, health supports and loss of income due to career change Work and Careers • 26 Mar
Why there would be no Fine Gael without the Blueshirts A key figure in the foundation of Fine Gael and the party's first leader was Irish fascist Eoin O'Duffy History • 23 Mar
Rewatching Raiders of the Lost Ark 40 years on The 1981 Hollywood blockbuster was hugely inspired by the serial films of the 1910s and 1920s Film • 11 Mar
Do our social media likes reflect what we do and think offline? Our likes and brand behaviours tend to be more genuine when our online followers are true friends Social Media • 09 Mar
The Limerickwoman who was one of Ireland's film pioneers Ellen O'Mara Sullivan was one of the team behind the Film Company of Ireland which was established in 1916 History • 02 Mar
How lockdown has made us realise who and what matters most Will this reawakened awareness of family and community continue in a post-pandemic world? Society • 26 Feb
Is Ireland a safe haven for LGBT+ youth? The everyday experience of many young Irish lesbian, gay and bisexual people is not so cheerful despite recent national developments Ireland • 24 Feb
4 reasons why golf is bad for the planet Golf may be good for your health, but its environmental impact is a much different story Golf • 17 Feb
How Medieval Ireland's scholars and ideas had an impact on France Ireland's cultural exports to France at the time included learned pilgrims, cheeky philosophers and ideas on the science of time History • 19 Feb
'The loneliness epidemic has been in Ireland long before Covid' Many older people in Ireland can go days, weeks or even months with no social contact whatsoever Society • 19 Feb
From courting to Tinder: the changing landscape of dating Romantic relationships have taken centre place in the evolution of culture over the last century. Relationships • 11 Feb
10 creative ways to learn about Shakespeare Exclusively academic approaches to Shakespeare can be very unrewarding, off-putting and boring so here are some alternative ideas William Shakespeare • 10 Feb
What are my rights when I buy online from the UK after Brexit? Buying online from our nearest neighbour now comes with extra risks for consumers trying to enforce their legal rights Consumer Rights • 05 Feb
'A thieves' kitchen': Ireland's lukewarm reaction to the UN While now a highly respected member of the United Nations, Ireland's initial reaction to the organisation was far from enthusiastic History • 05 Feb
Can a new Defence Forces' commission reboot Ireland's military? It is more than timely that an independent group examines Ireland's Defence Forces, although its remit is not to delve too deeply Defence Forces • 01 Feb
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
Can a new UN treaty help to ban nuclear weapons? While none of the current nuclear powers are willing to ratify it, the UN treaty is a major achievement on the road to disarmament Nuclear Weapons • 22 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
Can Ireland help to get the Iran nuclear deal back on track? Ireland is well placed on the UN Security Council to play the role of honest broker over this most contentious issue Iran • 14 Jan
What can Edward Jenner's smallpox vaccine tell us about Covid? It's worth looking at Jenner's approach to smallpox as a way of understanding the meaning of our current pandemic History • 13 Jan
Why healthcare by video is a great idea for children The pandemic has seen a massive growth in telehealth services, which allow medical staff to remotely screen and monitor patients Health • 12 Jan
