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 • 28 Jul
The science behind the spicy food you eat How hot things get in your mouth depends on the capsaicin chemicals to be found in the chilli peppers in your food Food • 22 Jul
All you need to know about the Noble false widow spider Meet the spider who can live for up to five years, produce 1,000 babies annually and whose bite can land you in hospital Spiders • 16 Jul
The physical and emotional benefits of living with a dog Our four-legged friends teach us patience, understanding, generosity and kindness Dogs • 09 Jul
What's behind the emergence of the far right in Irish politics? The rise of the radical right reflects a 40 year trend in politics across Europe as socities and economies have changed Politics • 08 Jul
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 • 01 Jul
Here are some radical ways to solve the GAA's Dublin problem Could regional franchises and budget caps overcome GAA conservatism to create a level playing pitch for all 32 counties? GAA • 11 Jun
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 Brainstorm • 16 Apr
Can you sue your robot? Creating a legal personality and classification for robots raises a number of interesting issues technology • 25 Mar
How global brands try to woo local markets International companies often package their product with specific language and imagery in an effort to connect with local consumers Brands • 19 Mar
From Elvis to The Muppets, the story of "Danny Boy" Just how did "Danny Boy" became a song loved and hated in equal measures? st patricks day • 16 Mar
CSI St Patrick: just where is the saint's body? The exact location of the body of St Patrick has been a bone of contention for over a millennium st patricks day • 11 Mar
Meet the 18th century Irish gents obsessed with plates and dishes This preoccupation with elegant tableware was designed to draw attention to the gentlemen's good taste and wealth History • 03 Jun
Love island: the love lives of our 19th century ancestors Forget Bumble or Tinder or First Dates, our ancestors got the shift at gatherings like fairs, pattern days and wakes Folklore • 14 Jul
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
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
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
Why the dryrobe wars shouldn't put you off outdoor swimming Irish swimming places have always welcomed people regardless of body shape, size, skin or what you're wearing Swimming • 25 Feb
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
The joys of outdoor swimming Besides the benefits of outdoor swimming, we should also pay attention to the places and spaces where swimmers meet. Swimming • 04 Dec 20
The Belfast doctor who used Gaeilge to outwit Japanese captors Frank Murray used Gaeilge to keep diary entries secret in Japanese prisoner of war camps during the Second World War History • 27 Nov 20
Why it's time to make room on the road for electric scooters The electric scooter's economic and environmental credentials make it a transport winner Transport • 04 Mar
The biggest lie online: why we ignore legal terms and conditions We all instinctively click the box which says 'I have read and understood the terms and conditions', but should we read the fine print? Consumer Affairs • 07 May
The stories behind 12 great GAA nicknames Whether they like it or not, some players' nicknames are better known than the names on their birth certificates Nicknames • 22 Oct 20
How the end of the office may also mean the end of your boss Working from home has shown many employees that they do not need a manager or superviser to get work done Brainstorm • 06 Nov 20
