Why do some people play their phones out loud on buses & trains? New social norms and behaviour are behind the rise of headphone dodgers on public transport showing zero consideration for those around them Psychology • 27 Dec 25
Why do some people play their phones out loud on buses & trains? New social norms and behaviour are behind the rise of headphone dodgers on public transport showing zero consideration for those around them Psychology • 27 Dec 25
What was Christmas like in rural Ireland back in the day? Here are seven snapshots of how Christmas used to be marked in Ireland Christmas • 21 Dec 25
What was Christmas like in rural Ireland back in the day? Here are seven snapshots of how Christmas used to be marked in Ireland Christmas • 21 Dec 25
Why Irish people sing 'Ole Ole Ole' when they're happy We don't just break into a blast of 'Ole Ole Ole' at soccer matches, but also at gigs, homecomings and other celebrations Ireland • 21 Dec 25
Why Irish people sing 'Ole Ole Ole' when they're happy We don't just break into a blast of 'Ole Ole Ole' at soccer matches, but also at gigs, homecomings and other celebrations Ireland • 21 Dec 25
How a public kiss in 1930s Ireland caused a global sensation A woman was effectively banished from the country for the crime of kissing of a boy in public in Co Louth in 1937 History • 21 Dec 25
How a public kiss in 1930s Ireland caused a global sensation A woman was effectively banished from the country for the crime of kissing of a boy in public in Co Louth in 1937 History • 21 Dec 25
How the Wexford Carol gave me respite and solace at Christmas Christmas carols like the Wexford Carol can be a conduit for joy and celebration in the darkest of times Christmas • 21 Dec 25
How the Wexford Carol gave me respite and solace at Christmas Christmas carols like the Wexford Carol can be a conduit for joy and celebration in the darkest of times Christmas • 21 Dec 25
Why have so many people stopped posting on social media? Time spent on social media platforms peaked in 2022 and has since gone into steady decline, especially among teens and twentysomethings Social Media • 21 Dec 25
Why have so many people stopped posting on social media? Time spent on social media platforms peaked in 2022 and has since gone into steady decline, especially among teens and twentysomethings Social Media • 21 Dec 25
Why is the Child of Prague statue associated with Irish weddings? The general belief was that you should leave the statue outside under a bush the night before the wedding to ensure good weather Folklore • 21 Dec 25
Why is the Child of Prague statue associated with Irish weddings? The general belief was that you should leave the statue outside under a bush the night before the wedding to ensure good weather Folklore • 21 Dec 25
The story behind The Pogues' beloved 'Fairytale of New York' The Pogues' Christmas classic owes its iconic name to the work of Irish-American writer J.P. Donleavy. Christmas • 20 Dec 25
The story behind The Pogues' beloved 'Fairytale of New York' The Pogues' Christmas classic owes its iconic name to the work of Irish-American writer J.P. Donleavy. Christmas • 20 Dec 25
A short history of mummers, straw boys and Wren Boys From mummers to wren boys, the practice of rambling from house to house in rural Ireland lifted isolation for many communities at Christmas Christmas • 18 Dec 25
A short history of mummers, straw boys and Wren Boys From mummers to wren boys, the practice of rambling from house to house in rural Ireland lifted isolation for many communities at Christmas Christmas • 18 Dec 25
Do you know these 7 great Irish Christmas traditions? From the Christmas box to An Margadh Mór, here are some memorable Irish Christmas traditions from years past History • 20 Dec 25
Do you know these 7 great Irish Christmas traditions? From the Christmas box to An Margadh Mór, here are some memorable Irish Christmas traditions from years past History • 20 Dec 25
