A short history of Irish political spouses Sabina Coyne Higgins is not the first political spouse to take an interest in matters of state Politics • 08 Aug 22
A short history of Irish political spouses Sabina Coyne Higgins is not the first political spouse to take an interest in matters of state Politics • 08 Aug 22
Is Ireland too dependant on corporation tax? While corporation tax returns have surged in recent years, there are several risks associated with depending on this windfall Economics • 02 Aug 22
Is Ireland too dependant on corporation tax? While corporation tax returns have surged in recent years, there are several risks associated with depending on this windfall Economics • 02 Aug 22
Here are 4 unlikely places where Irish political scandals began Controversies that damaged political reputations began in such venues as a Co Westmeath distillery and a swanky Florida hotel Politics • 27 Jul 22
Here are 4 unlikely places where Irish political scandals began Controversies that damaged political reputations began in such venues as a Co Westmeath distillery and a swanky Florida hotel Politics • 27 Jul 22
What's behind the low cancer rates in large mammals? The relatively low level of cancer in very large, long-lived mammals is a dramatic phenomenon that needs to be understood better Cancer • 26 Jul 22
What's behind the low cancer rates in large mammals? The relatively low level of cancer in very large, long-lived mammals is a dramatic phenomenon that needs to be understood better Cancer • 26 Jul 22
Why are legal costs in Ireland so high? Lack of competition, cumbersome procedures and a reluctance to change combine to keep costs high Legal Costs • 20 Jul 22
Why are legal costs in Ireland so high? Lack of competition, cumbersome procedures and a reluctance to change combine to keep costs high Legal Costs • 20 Jul 22
Why are prices in Ireland so high? Ireland's high prices are not a recent phenomenon and they've become relatively more expensive than the EU average year after year Economics • 19 Jul 22
Why are prices in Ireland so high? Ireland's high prices are not a recent phenomenon and they've become relatively more expensive than the EU average year after year Economics • 19 Jul 22
How can Irish sport deal with the toxic side of social media? The abusive social media commentary which occurs when fanaticism becomes toxic is causing huge problems for all sports Sport • 05 Jul 22
How can Irish sport deal with the toxic side of social media? The abusive social media commentary which occurs when fanaticism becomes toxic is causing huge problems for all sports Sport • 05 Jul 22
What have we learned from 100 years of Irish language policy? Language policy in Ireland has taken many turns and seen much activity over the past century, but has led to mixed outcomes Gaeilge • 17 Jun 22
What have we learned from 100 years of Irish language policy? Language policy in Ireland has taken many turns and seen much activity over the past century, but has led to mixed outcomes Gaeilge • 17 Jun 22
Is it time to tax the thousands of vacant houses in Ireland? Canada's experience may give some pointers as how to deal with the huge stock of unoccupied dwellings here Housing • 15 Jun 22
Is it time to tax the thousands of vacant houses in Ireland? Canada's experience may give some pointers as how to deal with the huge stock of unoccupied dwellings here Housing • 15 Jun 22
5 things older LGBTQ+ people need you to know As the number of older LGBTQ+ people in care settings increases, organisations need to ensure they feel welcome and safe Health • 13 Jun 22
5 things older LGBTQ+ people need you to know As the number of older LGBTQ+ people in care settings increases, organisations need to ensure they feel welcome and safe Health • 13 Jun 22
What do waiting lists mean for autistic kids and their families? The impact of waiting years for assessment and essential therapies is catastrophic for all involved Health • 08 Jun 22
What do waiting lists mean for autistic kids and their families? The impact of waiting years for assessment and essential therapies is catastrophic for all involved Health • 08 Jun 22
What 2022's Leaving Cert class have to say about life since 2020 Research into the pandemic experiences of Irish youths has identified key themes around wellbeing, mental health and the school system Ireland • 26 May 22
What 2022's Leaving Cert class have to say about life since 2020 Research into the pandemic experiences of Irish youths has identified key themes around wellbeing, mental health and the school system Ireland • 26 May 22
Out of fizz: young Irish people are saying no to sugary drinks It's part of a trend which has seen a decline in the consumption of sugary soft drinks by adolescents across Europe Health • 23 May 22
Out of fizz: young Irish people are saying no to sugary drinks It's part of a trend which has seen a decline in the consumption of sugary soft drinks by adolescents across Europe Health • 23 May 22
Lessons from war-torn Germany in how to accommodate refugees How did Germany manage to house 12 million refugees from eastern Europe immediately after the Second World War? History • 18 May 22
Lessons from war-torn Germany in how to accommodate refugees How did Germany manage to house 12 million refugees from eastern Europe immediately after the Second World War? History • 18 May 22
All you need to know about sunflowers The flower symbol of Ukraine, sunflowers are also an essential crop which make us smile and improve the environment Nature • 17 May 22
All you need to know about sunflowers The flower symbol of Ukraine, sunflowers are also an essential crop which make us smile and improve the environment Nature • 17 May 22
What happens in a blood cancer biobank? A blood cancer biobank is an invaluable tool for researchers looking for better treatments to combat these diseases Health • 11 May 22
What happens in a blood cancer biobank? A blood cancer biobank is an invaluable tool for researchers looking for better treatments to combat these diseases Health • 11 May 22
Why I became a patient researcher 'I could not have foreseen how sharing the impact of a negative in my life with strangers could be a positive experience for me' Health • 06 May 22
Why I became a patient researcher 'I could not have foreseen how sharing the impact of a negative in my life with strangers could be a positive experience for me' Health • 06 May 22
All you need to know about retrofitting your home Why, how and when should you sort out the energy efficiency of your home Energy • 12 Sep 23
All you need to know about retrofitting your home Why, how and when should you sort out the energy efficiency of your home Energy • 12 Sep 23
How Ireland can play a role in prosecuting aggression in Ukraine The State's support for the International Criminal Court can go much further in seeking accountability for Russia's invasion of Ukraine War Crimes • 29 Apr 22
How Ireland can play a role in prosecuting aggression in Ukraine The State's support for the International Criminal Court can go much further in seeking accountability for Russia's invasion of Ukraine War Crimes • 29 Apr 22
What's behind our growing interest in plants? Paying more attention to plants, wild flowers and gardening appears to be far more than a lockdown phenomenon Plants • 05 Apr 22
What's behind our growing interest in plants? Paying more attention to plants, wild flowers and gardening appears to be far more than a lockdown phenomenon Plants • 05 Apr 22
Meet the tulpas, the imaginary friends with a twist Tulpas and the tulpamancer community provide a source of companionship, happiness and socialisation for many Mental Health • 31 Mar 22
Meet the tulpas, the imaginary friends with a twist Tulpas and the tulpamancer community provide a source of companionship, happiness and socialisation for many Mental Health • 31 Mar 22
What Irish judges should be taught before they go on the bench We need judges with the skills and training to deal with complex litigation in a timely fashion to ensure our rights are protected law • 24 Mar 22
What Irish judges should be taught before they go on the bench We need judges with the skills and training to deal with complex litigation in a timely fashion to ensure our rights are protected law • 24 Mar 22
The 1965 opera with St Patrick as a labourer on a building site The ambitious TV opera Patrick portrayed the saint as an Irish navvy in contemporary 1960s England rather than a bearded man in robes st patricks day • 15 Mar 22
The 1965 opera with St Patrick as a labourer on a building site The ambitious TV opera Patrick portrayed the saint as an Irish navvy in contemporary 1960s England rather than a bearded man in robes st patricks day • 15 Mar 22
A short history of Russian involvement in Irish politics It started with De Valera giving a loan to the fledging communist state and has seen much intrigue over the decades History • 26 Feb
A short history of Russian involvement in Irish politics It started with De Valera giving a loan to the fledging communist state and has seen much intrigue over the decades History • 26 Feb
10 colourful items from the Conradh na Gaeilge archive The archive gives a unique insight into the last 130 years or more of the history of the island of Ireland Ireland • 09 Mar 22
10 colourful items from the Conradh na Gaeilge archive The archive gives a unique insight into the last 130 years or more of the history of the island of Ireland Ireland • 09 Mar 22
