How many friends do you really need? Our network changes over the course of our lives, but how many friends do we really need? Here's what the research tells us Psychology • 17 May 23
How many friends do you really need? Our network changes over the course of our lives, but how many friends do we really need? Here's what the research tells us Psychology • 17 May 23
The life and times of Dublin's first O'Connell Bridge Carlisle Bridge was at the heart of new commercial and social life in Dublin and quickly became a pivotal feature in the city History • 13 Jul 22
The life and times of Dublin's first O'Connell Bridge Carlisle Bridge was at the heart of new commercial and social life in Dublin and quickly became a pivotal feature in the city History • 13 Jul 22
The pioneering Irish woman golfer you've never heard of before The many challenges Eithne Pentony faced in the 1930s did not stop her becoming a successful golfer at home and abroad History • 02 Oct 23
The pioneering Irish woman golfer you've never heard of before The many challenges Eithne Pentony faced in the 1930s did not stop her becoming a successful golfer at home and abroad History • 02 Oct 23
My boss is a psychopath: why bad people get good jobs Are the traits of narcissism, Machiavellianism and psychopathology linked to career advancement? Work and careers • 31 May 22
My boss is a psychopath: why bad people get good jobs Are the traits of narcissism, Machiavellianism and psychopathology linked to career advancement? Work and careers • 31 May 22
The story behind the controversial painting of Roger Casement The painting embodies many of the complexities that deny a simple representation of modern Irish history History • 11 May 22
The story behind the controversial painting of Roger Casement The painting embodies many of the complexities that deny a simple representation of modern Irish history History • 11 May 22
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 • 10 May 22
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 • 10 May 22
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 • 10 May 22
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 • 10 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
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