Stop the lights! My night as a contestant on Quicksilver TV show Hundreds of people appeared over the years on the RTÉ quiz show, including a then teenage Brainstorm contributor TV • 09 Jan
Stop the lights! My night as a contestant on Quicksilver TV show Hundreds of people appeared over the years on the RTÉ quiz show, including a then teenage Brainstorm contributor TV • 09 Jan
RIP Starman: how fans reacted to David Bowie's death 10 years ago The multitude of ways in which fans responded said much about Bowie's cultural significance, influence and reach David Bowie • 08 Jan
RIP Starman: how fans reacted to David Bowie's death 10 years ago The multitude of ways in which fans responded said much about Bowie's cultural significance, influence and reach David Bowie • 08 Jan
Why Mary McGee's legal case was a landmark in Irish history The 1973 decision by the Supreme Court created a Catholic and conservative justification for access to contraception History • 07 Jan
Why Mary McGee's legal case was a landmark in Irish history The 1973 decision by the Supreme Court created a Catholic and conservative justification for access to contraception History • 07 Jan
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 • 06 Jan
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 • 06 Jan
Why you should be suspicious of men with deep voices How vocal tone and pitch signal a person's characteristics Psychology • 27 Dec 25
Why you should be suspicious of men with deep voices How vocal tone and pitch signal a person's characteristics Psychology • 27 Dec 25
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 • 27 Dec 25
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 • 27 Dec 25
How RIP.ie became an Irish cultural phenomenon Aside from publishing death notices and condolences, RIP.ie is also a rich source of significant personal, cultural and historical data Society • 27 Dec 25
How RIP.ie became an Irish cultural phenomenon Aside from publishing death notices and condolences, RIP.ie is also a rich source of significant personal, cultural and historical data Society • 27 Dec 25
The changing world of tattoos The best tattoo artists take ink, a machine and a willing client and bend these elements into an identity akin to a luxury good Society • 11 Dec 25
The changing world of tattoos The best tattoo artists take ink, a machine and a willing client and bend these elements into an identity akin to a luxury good Society • 11 Dec 25
Where are the future strongholds of Gaelic games? The potential All Ireland champions for 2026 in all Gaelic codes may only come from a small number of counties, but what about 2036? Gaelic Games • 28 Nov 25
Where are the future strongholds of Gaelic games? The potential All Ireland champions for 2026 in all Gaelic codes may only come from a small number of counties, but what about 2036? Gaelic Games • 28 Nov 25
Can small talk in a hair salon help to tackle climate change? A new project is looking how chats between hair stylists and clients can raise awareness about positive actions to take around climate change Climate Change • 17 Nov 25
Can small talk in a hair salon help to tackle climate change? A new project is looking how chats between hair stylists and clients can raise awareness about positive actions to take around climate change Climate Change • 17 Nov 25
Why it's time to make Ireland's outdoor spaces more age-friendly Urban spaces with safe pedestrian crossings, accessible pavements and places to rest can encourage outdoor physical activity by older adults Society • 28 Oct 25
Why it's time to make Ireland's outdoor spaces more age-friendly Urban spaces with safe pedestrian crossings, accessible pavements and places to rest can encourage outdoor physical activity by older adults Society • 28 Oct 25
The dark meaning behind Nirvana's In Utero angel Nirvana were often associated with superficial themes like teenage angst, but the In Utero album and imagery are much darker than that Nirvana • 08 Oct 25
The dark meaning behind Nirvana's In Utero angel Nirvana were often associated with superficial themes like teenage angst, but the In Utero album and imagery are much darker than that Nirvana • 08 Oct 25
How Dickie Rock's songs tell a story of Ireland's musical history The showband and cabaret star was a versatile singer, but he selected the songs he wanted to record and perform with great care Dickie Rock • 12 Dec 25
How Dickie Rock's songs tell a story of Ireland's musical history The showband and cabaret star was a versatile singer, but he selected the songs he wanted to record and perform with great care Dickie Rock • 12 Dec 25
What's delaying alcohol health labelling on bottles & cans? Health labelling is one of a suite of measures aiming to reduce alcohol consumption levels and associated harms in Ireland alcohol • 23 Sep 25
What's delaying alcohol health labelling on bottles & cans? Health labelling is one of a suite of measures aiming to reduce alcohol consumption levels and associated harms in Ireland alcohol • 23 Sep 25
Meet the 11 people who are honorary Irish citizens Those deemed to have rendered distinguished service to the nation are a mix of philanthropists, peacemakers and a soccer manager Ireland • 29 Aug 25
Meet the 11 people who are honorary Irish citizens Those deemed to have rendered distinguished service to the nation are a mix of philanthropists, peacemakers and a soccer manager Ireland • 29 Aug 25
What's the social impact of food delivery drones in Irish skies? There are many issues from noise to privacy which need to be considered around fast food drone deliveries in Ireland Drones • 20 Aug 25
What's the social impact of food delivery drones in Irish skies? There are many issues from noise to privacy which need to be considered around fast food drone deliveries in Ireland Drones • 20 Aug 25
Soulmates: 'the most dangerous concept in dating since apps' The notion of the soulmate reflects a persistent burning to stash fictions into our fantasies of love Relationships • 19 Aug 25
Soulmates: 'the most dangerous concept in dating since apps' The notion of the soulmate reflects a persistent burning to stash fictions into our fantasies of love Relationships • 19 Aug 25
Is the political climate making dating harder for young people? Larger social, economic and political trends can affect the perceived quality and stability of new relationships Relationships • 25 Jul 25
Is the political climate making dating harder for young people? Larger social, economic and political trends can affect the perceived quality and stability of new relationships Relationships • 25 Jul 25
How Irish nurses helped to build the NHS in Britain A new book looks at the 'under the radar' role of Irish nurses in NHS hospitals the length and breadth of Britain History • 25 Jul 25
How Irish nurses helped to build the NHS in Britain A new book looks at the 'under the radar' role of Irish nurses in NHS hospitals the length and breadth of Britain History • 25 Jul 25
Northern Ireland's long & troubled relationship with surveillance The legacy of Northern Ireland's watchtowers, helicopters and informants can be seen in recent tensions and unrest around immigration Northern Ireland • 23 Jul 25
Northern Ireland's long & troubled relationship with surveillance The legacy of Northern Ireland's watchtowers, helicopters and informants can be seen in recent tensions and unrest around immigration Northern Ireland • 23 Jul 25
'Pride of place': GAA clubs and the community around them The identity, traditions and heritage around GAA clubs often allows the local community feel a true sense of belonging Society • 22 Jul 25
'Pride of place': GAA clubs and the community around them The identity, traditions and heritage around GAA clubs often allows the local community feel a true sense of belonging Society • 22 Jul 25
Is there too much noise in your life? Over one million people in Ireland are living in noisy areas so more of us are experiencing noise pollution that can affect our health Noise • 18 Jul 25
Is there too much noise in your life? Over one million people in Ireland are living in noisy areas so more of us are experiencing noise pollution that can affect our health Noise • 18 Jul 25
Why did so many 19th century Irish women become nuns? By 1901, there was one nun per 400 members of the Irish population and many of these women left the country for missionary work overseas religion • 23 Jul 25
Why did so many 19th century Irish women become nuns? By 1901, there was one nun per 400 members of the Irish population and many of these women left the country for missionary work overseas religion • 23 Jul 25
How people in Ireland enjoy nature and the great outdoors Whatever about the weather, CSO data shows we really value spending time and doing things outdoors, from visiting beaches to walking the dog Nature • 03 Jul 25
How people in Ireland enjoy nature and the great outdoors Whatever about the weather, CSO data shows we really value spending time and doing things outdoors, from visiting beaches to walking the dog Nature • 03 Jul 25
Can you spot a 'fake' accent? We sometimes place a lot more emphasis on accents than we should, especially when what is said is more important than how someone speaks Accents • 03 Jul 25
Can you spot a 'fake' accent? We sometimes place a lot more emphasis on accents than we should, especially when what is said is more important than how someone speaks Accents • 03 Jul 25
