How the bungalow took over the Irish landscape Jack Fitzsimons' self-published book in 1971 profoundly influenced Irish domestic architecture Ireland • 15 hrs
Why November 11th was a day for blood sacrifice rites in Ireland Blood sacrifices involving pigs, sheep or geese were practiced in Ireland well into living memory on Martinmas. Folklore • 11 Nov
The science of earthquakes in Ireland Earthquakes happen in Ireland all the time, but we just don't feel them. Earthquake • 09 Nov
Are the wrong chairs and desks causing injuries for home workers? Working from home has numerous benefits, but unsuitable furniture may leave workers at risk from repetitive strain injuries Working from Home • 01 Nov
The superstitions and mysteries around Ireland's 'fairy forts' In the recent past in rural Ireland, many ringforts were associated with fairy activity and supernatural happenings Folklore • 21 Oct
Why Halloween is celebrated with such spirit in Ireland 'An impulse in Irish tradition is to fearlessly celebrate in the face of unsettling things not fully understood' Halloween • 21 Oct
Why do some emigrants rarely feature in Ireland's diaspora story? We need to tell a greater range of stories about the Irish emigrant experience than just tales of great triumph over adversity History • 02 Sep
The stories behind Irish harvest customs There were many unique rituals and traditions associated with the harvesting of crops in Ireland at this time of year Folklore • 23 Aug
The Michaelmas customs associated with September 29th in Ireland From harvest and pilgrimage to legend and lore about púca and the weather, Michaelmas used to be an important day in the Irish calendar History • 29 Sep
Why Whit Sunday is the unluckiest day of the year Tradition dictated that Irish people shouldn't leave the house to avoid all the dangers associated with Whit Sunday Folklore • 19 Aug
