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
Is email ruining your life? Email has become the bane of many people's working and personal life so is there any way back? Work and Careers • 01 Oct 21
Is email ruining your life? Email has become the bane of many people's working and personal life so is there any way back? Work and Careers • 01 Oct 21
The lost art of 'booleying' in Ireland It was common practice for people in rural Ireland to migrate to the hills for the summer right up to the early 1900s Folklore • 31 Aug 21
The lost art of 'booleying' in Ireland It was common practice for people in rural Ireland to migrate to the hills for the summer right up to the early 1900s Folklore • 31 Aug 21
A tip for your next work meeting: what would Tommy Tiernan do? We can all learn from the comedian's ability on his TV show to see and draw out the value in people. Work and Careers • 20 Aug 21
A tip for your next work meeting: what would Tommy Tiernan do? We can all learn from the comedian's ability on his TV show to see and draw out the value in people. Work and Careers • 20 Aug 21
4 steps to make Dublin a better walking city From more trees to fewer cars, turning cities into better walking environments is of benefit to all Walking • 12 Aug 21
4 steps to make Dublin a better walking city From more trees to fewer cars, turning cities into better walking environments is of benefit to all Walking • 12 Aug 21
