Masks and black plastic bags: how we used to celebrate Halloween Despite being associated with the supernatural, Irish people traditionally saw Halloween as a night for fun and games Halloween • 23 Oct 25
Masks and black plastic bags: how we used to celebrate Halloween Despite being associated with the supernatural, Irish people traditionally saw Halloween as a night for fun and games Halloween • 23 Oct 25
How Bord na Móna peat briquette became an icon of Irish design The briquettes were not only once a convenient, inexpensive fuel for Irish people, they were also an industrial design icon History • 27 Oct 25
How Bord na Móna peat briquette became an icon of Irish design The briquettes were not only once a convenient, inexpensive fuel for Irish people, they were also an industrial design icon History • 27 Oct 25
How Mary Robinson's inauguration suit became a piece of history Amid the crowd of male politicians in dark suits, Robinson stood out as a confident, powerful figure ready to change social norms Mary Robinson • 15 Oct 25
How Mary Robinson's inauguration suit became a piece of history Amid the crowd of male politicians in dark suits, Robinson stood out as a confident, powerful figure ready to change social norms Mary Robinson • 15 Oct 25
Was Dracula Irish? It is possible to view the Count as Irish or influenced by the Ireland of Bram Stoker's time in many ways. Vampires • 23 Oct 25
Was Dracula Irish? It is possible to view the Count as Irish or influenced by the Ireland of Bram Stoker's time in many ways. Vampires • 23 Oct 25
How Brian Friel's work went from Ballybeg to the world The great gift in Friel's writing is its ability to resonate with audiences across generations and borders Brian Friel • 10 Oct 25
How Brian Friel's work went from Ballybeg to the world The great gift in Friel's writing is its ability to resonate with audiences across generations and borders Brian Friel • 10 Oct 25
How Rory Gallagher's guitar became the most famous in Irish music Bought, sold, played, displayed, stolen, recovered and preserved – Rory Gallagher's iconic Fender Stratocaster '61 is a national treasure Music • 10 Oct 25
How Rory Gallagher's guitar became the most famous in Irish music Bought, sold, played, displayed, stolen, recovered and preserved – Rory Gallagher's iconic Fender Stratocaster '61 is a national treasure Music • 10 Oct 25
Is there a specific age at which we are happiest? One of the key things that impacts our happiness is connection and the number of friends in our network Psychology • 02 Oct 25
Is there a specific age at which we are happiest? One of the key things that impacts our happiness is connection and the number of friends in our network Psychology • 02 Oct 25
Why Patti Smith's songs and poems have chimed with Irish artists Patti Smith's defiant and non-conformist work has always had a strong influence on Ireland's punk, rock and underground scenes Patti Smith • 12 Dec 25
Why Patti Smith's songs and poems have chimed with Irish artists Patti Smith's defiant and non-conformist work has always had a strong influence on Ireland's punk, rock and underground scenes Patti Smith • 12 Dec 25
7 things you probably didn't know about Áras an Uachtaráin Here are some things you may not have known about the presidential residence in the middle of Dublin's Phoenix Park Presidential Election 2025 • 29 Sep 25
7 things you probably didn't know about Áras an Uachtaráin Here are some things you may not have known about the presidential residence in the middle of Dublin's Phoenix Park Presidential Election 2025 • 29 Sep 25
Why do we work? A deep dive into the motivations, purposes and challenges about why we clock in from 9 to 5 Work and careers • 22 Jan
Why do we work? A deep dive into the motivations, purposes and challenges about why we clock in from 9 to 5 Work and careers • 22 Jan
