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
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
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
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 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
Why county lockdowns won't work without changes in our behaviour The response to the current pandemic requires massive action from governments, industry and citizens to reduce the spread of infection Ireland • 01 Oct 20
Why do women feel the cold more than men? Here are the factors involved in why women really feel colder than men in the same room. Society • 07 Jan
All you need to know about wearing face masks in public With more and more of us wearing face masks in public, here's a guide to what to do - and what not to do. Coronavirus • 01 Sep 20
Does what we eat as children affect our future health? As the kids return to school, we look at the long-term implications of what they're eating Podcast • 27 Aug 20
What's going on inside a child's brain? How the infant brain has a huge influence on the rest of his or her life Podcast • 20 Aug 20
5 reasons why greyhounds make great family pets They're easy to live with, low-maintenance and happy to be left alone to sleep Dogs • 09 Feb
How we deal with traumatic events Traumas of all sorts can have long-lasting impacts on our mental health Podcast • 13 Aug 20
The head-hunter who measured Irishmen's skulls Alfred Haddon used skull measuring to investigate the racial origins of isolated communities in the west of Ireland History • 15 Oct 20
The inside story of the Irish bog How and why we should preserve these unique landscapes Podcast • 06 Aug 20
What happens to the waste that goes down the drain in your home? We go on a journey beyond the sink and the drain to find out what happens next Podcast • 31 Jul 20
What's the science behind the weather forecast? How historic data about weather events can tell us about what comes next Podcast • 23 Jul 20
What's next for the 9 to 5 world of the workplace? How working from home, data, trade unions and the generation gap will change our working lives Work & careers • 01 Oct 20
