A short history of mermaids in Irish folklore Mermaids are a feature of several tragic Irish folk tales and have been a source of inspiration for many writers and poets Folklore • 29 Aug 24
A short history of mermaids in Irish folklore Mermaids are a feature of several tragic Irish folk tales and have been a source of inspiration for many writers and poets Folklore • 29 Aug 24
Meet Joan Horan, Ireland's forgotten Paralympic gold medalist The first Irish woman to compete in Paralympics won gold in 1960 in archery and swimming, but remains largely unknown and uncelebrated Paralympics • 28 Aug 24
Meet Joan Horan, Ireland's forgotten Paralympic gold medalist The first Irish woman to compete in Paralympics won gold in 1960 in archery and swimming, but remains largely unknown and uncelebrated Paralympics • 28 Aug 24
'A good send-off': why food plays a major role in Irish funerals Irish funerals and wakes since ancient times have always highlighted the importance of food, feasting and hospitality Funerals • 22 Aug 24
'A good send-off': why food plays a major role in Irish funerals Irish funerals and wakes since ancient times have always highlighted the importance of food, feasting and hospitality Funerals • 22 Aug 24
How can parents ease the back to school anxiety? Here are 6 ways for parents to cope with the anxiety and uncertainty that comes up at the start of the new school year Back To School • 21 Aug 24
How can parents ease the back to school anxiety? Here are 6 ways for parents to cope with the anxiety and uncertainty that comes up at the start of the new school year Back To School • 21 Aug 24
12 events to check out during Heritage Week From shopfronts in Clare to basketmaking in Mayo and uileann pipes in Sligo, Heritage Week's 25th outing features much to see and do Heritage Week • 19 Aug 24
12 events to check out during Heritage Week From shopfronts in Clare to basketmaking in Mayo and uileann pipes in Sligo, Heritage Week's 25th outing features much to see and do Heritage Week • 19 Aug 24
The story behind Michael Collins' wolf slippers They're a well-worn pair of size 9, bright blue wool slippers with a wolf's head stitched on the toe caps History • 15 Aug 24
The story behind Michael Collins' wolf slippers They're a well-worn pair of size 9, bright blue wool slippers with a wolf's head stitched on the toe caps History • 15 Aug 24
How Michael Collins became the Irish revolution's sex symbol The mystery, romance and cult around Collins created an idealised version of the Irish leader Michael Collins • 15 Aug 24
How Michael Collins became the Irish revolution's sex symbol The mystery, romance and cult around Collins created an idealised version of the Irish leader Michael Collins • 15 Aug 24
From rebel to camogie star, the extraordinary life of Mollie Gill Meet Máire "Mollie" Gill, War of Independence revolutionary, cultural activist and All Ireland winning camogie captain Sport • 08 Aug 24
From rebel to camogie star, the extraordinary life of Mollie Gill Meet Máire "Mollie" Gill, War of Independence revolutionary, cultural activist and All Ireland winning camogie captain Sport • 08 Aug 24
Why Ireland banned over 12,000 'evil' and 'unwholesome' books The story behind the draconian Censorship of Publications Board which kept a close eye on Irish publications from 1930 to 2016 History • 02 Aug 24
Why Ireland banned over 12,000 'evil' and 'unwholesome' books The story behind the draconian Censorship of Publications Board which kept a close eye on Irish publications from 1930 to 2016 History • 02 Aug 24
6 tips for faking it as an expert Olympics fan With Paris 2024 in full flow, how do you talk about a sport you're unfamiliar with? We've got some help for you Olympic Games • 03 Aug 24
6 tips for faking it as an expert Olympics fan With Paris 2024 in full flow, how do you talk about a sport you're unfamiliar with? We've got some help for you Olympic Games • 03 Aug 24
