A history of Irish budgets Our fiscal history tells us much about our past and the business of government over many centuries Budget 2027 • 30 Sep
A history of Irish budgets Our fiscal history tells us much about our past and the business of government over many centuries Budget 2027 • 30 Sep
The Michaelmas customs associated with 29 September 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
The Michaelmas customs associated with 29 September 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
How our ancient ancestors have influenced modern Irish sport From stone lifting to bans, many of our sporting traditions on this island are deeply rooted in our ancient past Sport • 18 Sep
How our ancient ancestors have influenced modern Irish sport From stone lifting to bans, many of our sporting traditions on this island are deeply rooted in our ancient past Sport • 18 Sep
A short history of the rural tradition of the 'station mass' These major open house celebrations of the spiritual, sacred and social for neighbours and friends required significant preparation and expense Tradition • 17 Sep
A short history of the rural tradition of the 'station mass' These major open house celebrations of the spiritual, sacred and social for neighbours and friends required significant preparation and expense Tradition • 17 Sep
How world politics overshadowed 1973 ploughing championships The clash over Rhodesian competitors at the World Ploughing Championships in Wexford showed how mixing politics and sport could turn sour National Ploughing Championship • 14 Sep
How world politics overshadowed 1973 ploughing championships The clash over Rhodesian competitors at the World Ploughing Championships in Wexford showed how mixing politics and sport could turn sour National Ploughing Championship • 14 Sep
How a 1903 race in the Irish Midlands changed global motorsport The Gordon Bennett Cup was an entirely new spectacle for the Irish people and paved the way for modern Grand Prix racing Motorsports • 11 Sep
How a 1903 race in the Irish Midlands changed global motorsport The Gordon Bennett Cup was an entirely new spectacle for the Irish people and paved the way for modern Grand Prix racing Motorsports • 11 Sep
A short history of the Ploughing It began with a good natured disagreement between two farmers and is now one of the biggest events of the year Farming • 10 Sep
A short history of the Ploughing It began with a good natured disagreement between two farmers and is now one of the biggest events of the year Farming • 10 Sep
5 other times Irish sport has overlooked women Ireland is fortunate enough to have extraordinary women in sport yet their abilities are often unrecognised and entitlements ignored Women's Sport • 10 Sep
5 other times Irish sport has overlooked women Ireland is fortunate enough to have extraordinary women in sport yet their abilities are often unrecognised and entitlements ignored Women's Sport • 10 Sep
What was life like in an Irish medieval castle? Castle living was neither as romantic or as grotesque as often portrayed, but deeply connected to the local landscape, society and culture Castles • 07 Sep
What was life like in an Irish medieval castle? Castle living was neither as romantic or as grotesque as often portrayed, but deeply connected to the local landscape, society and culture Castles • 07 Sep
What happened when the flapper reached Ireland in the 1920s? While she featured in the nightmares of bishops and fantasies of advertisers, the flapper was also very much a real presence in Jazz Age Ireland History • 03 Sep
What happened when the flapper reached Ireland in the 1920s? While she featured in the nightmares of bishops and fantasies of advertisers, the flapper was also very much a real presence in Jazz Age Ireland History • 03 Sep
Why were the IRA so opposed to poitín during War of Independence? The IRA's anti-poitín campaign was an early example of the group presenting themselves as figures of law and order to win popular support History • 02 Sep
Why were the IRA so opposed to poitín during War of Independence? The IRA's anti-poitín campaign was an early example of the group presenting themselves as figures of law and order to win popular support History • 02 Sep
Who were the 'wounded soldiers' of the Irish Land War? There was a dramatic increase in the levels of eviction during the 1880s' Land War, with nationalists holding up evicted tenants as martyrs Land War • 31 Aug
Who were the 'wounded soldiers' of the Irish Land War? There was a dramatic increase in the levels of eviction during the 1880s' Land War, with nationalists holding up evicted tenants as martyrs Land War • 31 Aug
The story of the revolutionary 1929 Tipperary school for women Here's what happened when a group of intrepid women packed their bags, gathered hay for bedding and headed up Slievenamon in 1929 History • 31 Aug
The story of the revolutionary 1929 Tipperary school for women Here's what happened when a group of intrepid women packed their bags, gathered hay for bedding and headed up Slievenamon in 1929 History • 31 Aug
Selection of events as Heritage Week to get under way With this year's theme looking at what is at risk, National Heritage Week is encouraging people to explore the aspects of Ireland's heritage that are endangered Culture • 14 Aug
Selection of events as Heritage Week to get under way With this year's theme looking at what is at risk, National Heritage Week is encouraging people to explore the aspects of Ireland's heritage that are endangered Culture • 14 Aug
5 things we discovered when we recreated 16th century Dublin beer Here's what we found when we set out to remake a beer last brewed at Dublin Castle in 1574 History • 07 Aug
5 things we discovered when we recreated 16th century Dublin beer Here's what we found when we set out to remake a beer last brewed at Dublin Castle in 1574 History • 07 Aug
The science of stroking a cat Despite a social shift in the human-cat relationship 4,000 years ago, your domestic kitty is still wired to think like a wildcat Cats • 07 Aug
The science of stroking a cat Despite a social shift in the human-cat relationship 4,000 years ago, your domestic kitty is still wired to think like a wildcat Cats • 07 Aug
The people who made Valentia Island's iconic telegraph a reality A telegraph signal going across the Atlantic seemed impossible but a determined group of entrepreneurs and engineers saw it as the next great frontier Munster • 13 Aug
The people who made Valentia Island's iconic telegraph a reality A telegraph signal going across the Atlantic seemed impossible but a determined group of entrepreneurs and engineers saw it as the next great frontier Munster • 13 Aug
The extraordinary life and times of Kerry music mogul Bill Fuller A new film tells the little-known story of the pioneering venue owner and colourful music promoter whose business empire spanned the globe Music • 06 Aug
The extraordinary life and times of Kerry music mogul Bill Fuller A new film tells the little-known story of the pioneering venue owner and colourful music promoter whose business empire spanned the globe Music • 06 Aug
A short history of Ireland's long fascination with eclipses Medieval Irish annals contain numerous notices of eclipses and other unusual celestial events, including dates, times, and observations of its effects Solar eclipse • 11 Aug
A short history of Ireland's long fascination with eclipses Medieval Irish annals contain numerous notices of eclipses and other unusual celestial events, including dates, times, and observations of its effects Solar eclipse • 11 Aug
6 of the most dangerous fashion trends in history We should consider ourselves much more fortunate than our predecessors that today's fashion trends are largely less lethal than many used to be Fashion • 31 Jul
6 of the most dangerous fashion trends in history We should consider ourselves much more fortunate than our predecessors that today's fashion trends are largely less lethal than many used to be Fashion • 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
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
All you need to know about the evolution of the spice bag It sits proudly alongside the spiceburger, jumbo breakfast roll, jambon and chicken fillet roll in the pantheon of great 21st century Irish dishes Food • 31 Jul
All you need to know about the evolution of the spice bag It sits proudly alongside the spiceburger, jumbo breakfast roll, jambon and chicken fillet roll in the pantheon of great 21st century Irish dishes Food • 31 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
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
