'Floating hells': life on 19th century Ireland's convict ships Irish convicts awaiting transportation to Australia two centuries ago were housed on ships moored at Cork and Dublin harbours History • 16 May 22
What the Communion season tells us about Irish society The annual debate about commercialism, clothing and gifts at Communion time relates in many ways to changes in power and control. religion • 13 May 22
Supports needed for Irish families mourning drug-related deaths Families who lose a loved one to a drug death experience a silent grief that puts them at risk of mental and physical health problems Ireland • 11 May 22
The story behind Monty's Macroom Castle standoff with the IRA 100 years ago, British army leader Bernard 'Monty' Montgomery was forced into an undignified retreat from the Cork town History • 05 May 22
What happens in Ireland if Russia turns off the gas supply? We may not see gas shortages, but we would feel the impact of any interruption in supply via higher energy costs Energy • 27 Apr 22
5 tips for pregnant women to prevent iron deficiency Iron is an important nutrient for both pregnant women and their babies Health • 25 Apr 22
Is Putin responsible for Russia's war crimes in Ukraine? The Russian president's claims about Ukraine do not justify the war crimes and other human rights atrocities we have already seen War Crimes • 23 Apr 22
How long does energy innovation take? If past energy innovation has been slow, all future energy innovation must be fast to deal with unprecedented challenges Energy • 21 Apr 22
How a new discovery solves ancient mystery about flying reptiles Remarkable new research has found that pterosaurs could change and control the colour of their feathers Nature • 21 Apr 22
The story of Josephine McCoy, the IRA spy in the British barracks The real story behind one of the plots in the Resistance drama is just as fascinating as what happens on screen War of Independence • 20 Apr 22
