What happened behind the scenes during Casement's homecoming? There were many obstacles to overcome in bringing the 1916 leader's remains back from Britain to Ireland History • 31 Jul
What happened behind the scenes during Casement's homecoming? There were many obstacles to overcome in bringing the 1916 leader's remains back from Britain to Ireland History • 31 Jul
A short history of the All-Ireland Poc Fada competition It's a piece of GAA history and tradition spiritually and culturally rooted in the wild foothills of the Cooley mountains Poc Fada • 31 Jul
A short history of the All-Ireland Poc Fada competition It's a piece of GAA history and tradition spiritually and culturally rooted in the wild foothills of the Cooley mountains Poc Fada • 31 Jul
What's behind the enduring popularity of the Fleadh Cheoil? Grassroots efforts and a folk revival have made the Fleadh Cheoil the 'cultural magnet' it is today Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann • 30 Jul
What's behind the enduring popularity of the Fleadh Cheoil? Grassroots efforts and a folk revival have made the Fleadh Cheoil the 'cultural magnet' it is today Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann • 30 Jul
All you need to know about bank holidays in Ireland We love our bank holidays in Ireland, but where did they come from, who gets to decide when they are - and when's the next one? Ireland • 30 Jul
All you need to know about bank holidays in Ireland We love our bank holidays in Ireland, but where did they come from, who gets to decide when they are - and when's the next one? Ireland • 30 Jul
Why wasn't winter rain stored to prevent summer water shortages? Ireland remains one of the wettest countries in Europe, but the challenge is how we manage that water and keep pace with a changing climate Water • 29 Jul
Why wasn't winter rain stored to prevent summer water shortages? Ireland remains one of the wettest countries in Europe, but the challenge is how we manage that water and keep pace with a changing climate Water • 29 Jul
The story behind the controversial painting of Roger Casement The painting embodies many of the complexities that deny a simple representation of modern Irish history History • 28 Jul
The story behind the controversial painting of Roger Casement The painting embodies many of the complexities that deny a simple representation of modern Irish history History • 28 Jul
What happens next to the 18,000 shipwrecks off Ireland's coast? Ireland's geographical location between New York and Liverpool means there's a huge variety of wrecks to found in our waters Shipwrecks • 27 Jul
What happens next to the 18,000 shipwrecks off Ireland's coast? Ireland's geographical location between New York and Liverpool means there's a huge variety of wrecks to found in our waters Shipwrecks • 27 Jul
Why the last Sunday in July was celebrated in Ireland of old Known as Garland Sunday, Bilberry Sunday or Reek Sunday, it was a day to mark the end of Hungry July and anticipate the harvest to come Ireland • 26 Jul
Why the last Sunday in July was celebrated in Ireland of old Known as Garland Sunday, Bilberry Sunday or Reek Sunday, it was a day to mark the end of Hungry July and anticipate the harvest to come Ireland • 26 Jul
5 times Irish cyclists made a splash at the Tour de France The Tour de France has featured many prominent Irish cyclists over the years who have claimed the yellow jersey along the way Tour de France • 24 Jul
5 times Irish cyclists made a splash at the Tour de France The Tour de France has featured many prominent Irish cyclists over the years who have claimed the yellow jersey along the way Tour de France • 24 Jul
How an 18th century Donegal manuscript says much about migration The Gallagher Family Commonplace book offers a rare glimpse into the lives of pre-Famine emigrants who travelled across the Atlantic Ireland • 23 Jul
How an 18th century Donegal manuscript says much about migration The Gallagher Family Commonplace book offers a rare glimpse into the lives of pre-Famine emigrants who travelled across the Atlantic Ireland • 23 Jul
Meet the Bart Simpson of 16th century Ireland An Ceithearnach Caoilriabhach was a rule-breaking trickster in Early Modern Irish culture, a figure who caused chaos wherever he went Medieval Ireland • 24 Jul
Meet the Bart Simpson of 16th century Ireland An Ceithearnach Caoilriabhach was a rule-breaking trickster in Early Modern Irish culture, a figure who caused chaos wherever he went Medieval Ireland • 24 Jul
Why you shouldn't put Hemlock water dropwort in a curry The native dathabha bán plant is highly poisonous, but can be inadvertently eaten by humans who mistake it for celery or parsnips Plants • 22 Jul
Why you shouldn't put Hemlock water dropwort in a curry The native dathabha bán plant is highly poisonous, but can be inadvertently eaten by humans who mistake it for celery or parsnips Plants • 22 Jul
Why do Irish people love tea so much? The humble cup of tea is more than just a hot beverage and represents the cultural, social and economic status of the country Tea • 20 Jul
Why do Irish people love tea so much? The humble cup of tea is more than just a hot beverage and represents the cultural, social and economic status of the country Tea • 20 Jul
Why we turned a Dublin street into a playground The D7 Play Streets initiative is about showing what a simple reallocation of public space which puts children first could look like. Play • 20 Jul
Why we turned a Dublin street into a playground The D7 Play Streets initiative is about showing what a simple reallocation of public space which puts children first could look like. Play • 20 Jul
Does an interest in Gaelic games predict how you will vote? Income levels, education and gender may not predict an interest in the GAA, but it's different with voting intentions and left-right positions Politics • 20 Jul
Does an interest in Gaelic games predict how you will vote? Income levels, education and gender may not predict an interest in the GAA, but it's different with voting intentions and left-right positions Politics • 20 Jul
The fascinating story of Gaelic football's historic roots Right at its core, Gaelic football is a mirror to Irish society and to the nature of that society at any given time Gaelic football • 20 Jul
The fascinating story of Gaelic football's historic roots Right at its core, Gaelic football is a mirror to Irish society and to the nature of that society at any given time Gaelic football • 20 Jul
'Gaelic football owes a debt of gratitude to Kerry' No Kerry team has ever taken the field without belief in its ability, which is why the county has been so successful Kerry Gaa • 20 Jul
'Gaelic football owes a debt of gratitude to Kerry' No Kerry team has ever taken the field without belief in its ability, which is why the county has been so successful Kerry Gaa • 20 Jul
The story of the 1943 All-Ireland football rescued from a fire This football is a treasured piece of GAA history, even more so because it has survived extraordinary circumstances A History of the GAA in 100 Objects • 20 Jul
The story of the 1943 All-Ireland football rescued from a fire This football is a treasured piece of GAA history, even more so because it has survived extraordinary circumstances A History of the GAA in 100 Objects • 20 Jul
Celebrating Kate Bush with The Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever Ahead of this weekend's event in Dublin's Fairview Park, a look at the life, work and many Irish connections of Kate Bush Music • 17 Jul
Celebrating Kate Bush with The Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever Ahead of this weekend's event in Dublin's Fairview Park, a look at the life, work and many Irish connections of Kate Bush Music • 17 Jul
What will the hurley of the future look like? Ireland's native ash tree is on the brink of extinction and that means the hurley may have to change GAA • 16 Jul
What will the hurley of the future look like? Ireland's native ash tree is on the brink of extinction and that means the hurley may have to change GAA • 16 Jul
Why electric cars need to be heard as well as seen The quietness of electric vehicles is a significant safety challenge for pedestrians, cyclists and people with visual impairments Electric Cars • 14 Jul
Why electric cars need to be heard as well as seen The quietness of electric vehicles is a significant safety challenge for pedestrians, cyclists and people with visual impairments Electric Cars • 14 Jul
Can Aer Lingus balance jobs cuts with increased airport capacity? The airline currently appears to be cutting jobs with one hand while pushing for Dublin Airport capacity growth with the other Aer Lingus • 14 Jul
Can Aer Lingus balance jobs cuts with increased airport capacity? The airline currently appears to be cutting jobs with one hand while pushing for Dublin Airport capacity growth with the other Aer Lingus • 14 Jul
What's the real deal with hedgerows in Ireland? There's much happening underneath the hawthorns as Irish hedgerows carry out a wide variety of vital tasks for our biodiversity Nature • 13 Jul
What's the real deal with hedgerows in Ireland? There's much happening underneath the hawthorns as Irish hedgerows carry out a wide variety of vital tasks for our biodiversity Nature • 13 Jul
Did unionist leader Edward Carson play hurling as a youth? Carson may well have played a game called hurley as a Trinity student, but he wasn't even the leading hurler in his own family History • 12 Jul
Did unionist leader Edward Carson play hurling as a youth? Carson may well have played a game called hurley as a Trinity student, but he wasn't even the leading hurler in his own family History • 12 Jul
'Face the flag': a history of the national anthem & Gaelic games The rules and rituals around Amhrán na bhFiann at matches have lead to controversy, resistance and protests Gaelic Games • 12 Jul
'Face the flag': a history of the national anthem & Gaelic games The rules and rituals around Amhrán na bhFiann at matches have lead to controversy, resistance and protests Gaelic Games • 12 Jul
