How architect Herbert Simms transformed Dublin The capital's first housing architect played a key role in the battle with unfit housing conditions in the 1930s and 1940s History • 06 May 22
How architect Herbert Simms transformed Dublin The capital's first housing architect played a key role in the battle with unfit housing conditions in the 1930s and 1940s History • 06 May 22
The spy who came to lunch: Ireland and Russia during the Cold War While determined to remain neutral, Ireland could not remain aloof from the potentially devastating implications of the Cold War History • 27 Apr 22
The spy who came to lunch: Ireland and Russia during the Cold War While determined to remain neutral, Ireland could not remain aloof from the potentially devastating implications of the Cold War History • 27 Apr 22
How to eat and exercise your way to healthy ageing Many of us first think about healthy ageing the day we turn 65, but age-related changes in our bodies start long before that Health • 21 Apr 22
How to eat and exercise your way to healthy ageing Many of us first think about healthy ageing the day we turn 65, but age-related changes in our bodies start long before that Health • 21 Apr 22
Is it really bonkers to use an algorithm to hire a person? There has been huge interest in using artificial intelligence tools for hiring decisions in organisations, but there are drawbacks Brainstorm • 31 Mar 22
Is it really bonkers to use an algorithm to hire a person? There has been huge interest in using artificial intelligence tools for hiring decisions in organisations, but there are drawbacks Brainstorm • 31 Mar 22
The problem with having a 'difficult' name in Ireland 'When I say that I have a difficult name, I should also ask: difficult for who? And difficult for what reasons?' Ireland • 24 Mar 22
The problem with having a 'difficult' name in Ireland 'When I say that I have a difficult name, I should also ask: difficult for who? And difficult for what reasons?' Ireland • 24 Mar 22
How the Civil War split an Irish republican family in two No family were as promenient as the Ryans of Co Wexford during the War of Independence, but few were as bitterly divided by the aftermath Irish Civil War • 24 Mar 22
How the Civil War split an Irish republican family in two No family were as promenient as the Ryans of Co Wexford during the War of Independence, but few were as bitterly divided by the aftermath Irish Civil War • 24 Mar 22
How roots of Riverdance can be found in Kerry The creative model for the blockbuster Irish dance show was partly forged by a collaboration with a Kerry folk dance company Riverdance • 30 Nov 22
How roots of Riverdance can be found in Kerry The creative model for the blockbuster Irish dance show was partly forged by a collaboration with a Kerry folk dance company Riverdance • 30 Nov 22
What's the science behind the weather forecast? How historic data about weather events can tell us about what comes next Podcast • 09 Mar 23
What's the science behind the weather forecast? How historic data about weather events can tell us about what comes next Podcast • 09 Mar 23
10 commemoration ideas you won't forget in a hurry From cakes marking the 1916 Rising to a Scent of War candle, some historical merchandise has been colourful to say the least History • 28 Jul 22
10 commemoration ideas you won't forget in a hurry From cakes marking the 1916 Rising to a Scent of War candle, some historical merchandise has been colourful to say the least History • 28 Jul 22
The Great Resignation: why are so many people leaving their jobs? The impact of this potential talent exodus on any organisation's future performance is hugely significant Work and Careers • 16 Feb 22
The Great Resignation: why are so many people leaving their jobs? The impact of this potential talent exodus on any organisation's future performance is hugely significant Work and Careers • 16 Feb 22
How much water should I drink daily? There really is no one-size-fits-all solution to hydration, but your pee will tell you if you need to drink more. Health • 09 Nov 23
How much water should I drink daily? There really is no one-size-fits-all solution to hydration, but your pee will tell you if you need to drink more. Health • 09 Nov 23
Has working from home killed off the office slacker? There's a reason why such toxic workplace characters as slackers, bullies and self-promoters want to go back to the office Work and careers • 03 Feb 22
Has working from home killed off the office slacker? There's a reason why such toxic workplace characters as slackers, bullies and self-promoters want to go back to the office Work and careers • 03 Feb 22
How can we enjoy a tasty, fatty meal without weight gain? Researchers have been looking at how whey proteins could be the answer to this particular pickle Health • 28 Jan 22
How can we enjoy a tasty, fatty meal without weight gain? Researchers have been looking at how whey proteins could be the answer to this particular pickle Health • 28 Jan 22
How much are you paid? There are many reasons why people are reluctant to tell others how much they earn.. Salaries • 24 Jan 22
How much are you paid? There are many reasons why people are reluctant to tell others how much they earn.. Salaries • 24 Jan 22
How to build a new town in Ireland Shannon was the first town to be designed and built from scratch in Ireland in almost 300 years. History • 20 Jan 22
How to build a new town in Ireland Shannon was the first town to be designed and built from scratch in Ireland in almost 300 years. History • 20 Jan 22
Why do some ads follow me around online? Our online activity is monitored and monitised by marketers who deliberately make it difficult for us to stop being tracked technology • 14 Jan 22
Why do some ads follow me around online? Our online activity is monitored and monitised by marketers who deliberately make it difficult for us to stop being tracked technology • 14 Jan 22
Why some runners get injured - and how to stop it happening Changes in running distance, speed, surface, footwear, environment and stress levels can all cause a running injury Running • 10 Jan 22
Why some runners get injured - and how to stop it happening Changes in running distance, speed, surface, footwear, environment and stress levels can all cause a running injury Running • 10 Jan 22
Why do girls stop playing sport? Let's ask them Changing priorities, peer influence and a lack of confidence are some of the reasons why so many quit sport Sport • 06 Jan 22
Why do girls stop playing sport? Let's ask them Changing priorities, peer influence and a lack of confidence are some of the reasons why so many quit sport Sport • 06 Jan 22
All you need to know about basic income There's a lot of talk at present around basic incomes so is it time to introduce the concept to Ireland? Basic income • 06 Dec 21
All you need to know about basic income There's a lot of talk at present around basic incomes so is it time to introduce the concept to Ireland? Basic income • 06 Dec 21
Why do we have godparents? While there's no mention of godparents in the Bible, parents choose godfathers and godmothers for their children for many reasons Family • 25 Nov 21
Why do we have godparents? While there's no mention of godparents in the Bible, parents choose godfathers and godmothers for their children for many reasons Family • 25 Nov 21
Cooking the books: the recipe for a successful cookbook As the huge growth in cookbook publishing shows, what we eat and cook has become an indicator of lifestyle and identity Cookbooks • 10 Nov 21
Cooking the books: the recipe for a successful cookbook As the huge growth in cookbook publishing shows, what we eat and cook has become an indicator of lifestyle and identity Cookbooks • 10 Nov 21
Why do British people know so little about Ireland? From politics to academia, ignorance in British society about Ireland has profound implications for relations between the two nations Britain • 05 Nov 21
Why do British people know so little about Ireland? From politics to academia, ignorance in British society about Ireland has profound implications for relations between the two nations Britain • 05 Nov 21
How DNA is used to catch a killer When we think of catching killers, we often think of DNA matching, but what does that actually mean? Forensic science • 15 Oct 21
How DNA is used to catch a killer When we think of catching killers, we often think of DNA matching, but what does that actually mean? Forensic science • 15 Oct 21
Where does the phrase 'taking the soup' come from? There are few more derogatory terms in Irish history than 'Souper' or the accusation that one 'took the soup' History • 18 May 22
Where does the phrase 'taking the soup' come from? There are few more derogatory terms in Irish history than 'Souper' or the accusation that one 'took the soup' History • 18 May 22
10 reasons why more women should lift weights Here's why you consider swapping the bike for the barbell on your next visit to the gym Fitness • 08 Oct 21
10 reasons why more women should lift weights Here's why you consider swapping the bike for the barbell on your next visit to the gym Fitness • 08 Oct 21
