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How to write a 19th century threatening letter

Thousands of threatening letters from the likes of Captain Rock, Killman and Slasher were sent directly to victims or posted in public spaces

Doctor looks at the 3d scan of the jaw on the computer in office near X-ray room

Why are only 12% of radiographers satisifed with their jobs?

A "Farmers for Trump" sign before a roundtable event with former US President Donald Trump at the Barn at Smith Family Farm in Smithton, Pennsylvania, US, on Monday, Sept. 23, 2024. The battle between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump over the economy is set

Are Trump's economic policies alienating his rural MAGA base?

open window house

What is 'house burping' – and is it really good for your health?

A car is engulfed in floodwater in Enniscorthy

Should communities at risk of flooding think about relocation?

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How long commutes are impacting third-level students

woman on phone during meeting

What does it really mean to be present at work?

Work and careers

wedding dress on hanger

Why brides are still reluctant to pick secondhand wedding dresses

St Gobnait with bees by Harry Clarke, circa 1914, now in Corning Museum of Glass, New York. Image: Wikipedia Commons

It's St Gobnait's feast day so who was Cork's medieval beekeeper?

'When eviction reaches this scale, it becomes a signal that the system itself is failing to provide basic housing security'. Photo: RTE

'We're seeing eviction rates not seen in Ireland since the 1850s'

Close up image of an electricity bill

Up, up and away? How electricity suppliers calculate your bill

Electricity Prices

Overhead view of young Asian woman managing personal banking and finance at home. Planning budget and calculating expenses while checking her bills with calculator. Managing taxes and financial bills. Home budgeting. Concept of finance and economy

6 policy changes to help consumers save money and cut costs

restaurant kitchen

The good, bad and ugly of Michelin stars for chefs & restaurants

BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND - SEPTEMBER 10: Sir Edward Carson's statue can be seen as the sun sets at Stormont on September 10, 2015 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. A political crisis has erupted in the province following the murder of former IRA member Kevin

Did unionist leader Edward Carson play hurling as a youth?

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How fractional employment roles are redefining the workplace

Work and careers

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Valentine's Day

"As an economist, I must admit to thinking about rationality more often than romance". Photo: Getty Images

Is a romantic Valentine's Day worth the economic investment?

St Valentines Day

'When two strangers experience these small moments of shared positive emotion, it can look and feel very similar to some of the processes involved in our traditional idea of love'

How to fall in love with strangers

"In the 19th century, there were certain societal norms outlining what was deemed to be acceptable behaviour and most social activities upheld a distance between the sexes". Photo: Culture Club/Getty Images

The love lives of our 19th century ancestors

One for Valentine's Day lovers: Call Me By Your Name

10 of the best romantic films to watch for Valentine's Day

St Valentines Day

The shrine of St Valentine at Whitefriar St Church in Dublin. Photo: Leah Farrell/RollingNews

From Valentine to Galatians, the roots of Feb 14th celebrations

What becomes of the broken-hearted? Well, read on... Photo: Irina Marwan/Getty Images

Is it possible to die of a broken heart?

'It is useful to accept that we are all imperfect and are sure to annoy those who come to love us - just as we will equally be irritated by them'. Photo: Getty Images

Do you need lessons in love?

Your Money

Close up image of an electricity bill

Up, up and away? How electricity suppliers calculate your bill

Electricity Prices

Banks face numerous cyber threats that can compromise the security of their apps. Photo: Getty Images

How secure are your banking apps?

Avocados were added to the CSO shopping basket in 2017. Photo: Unsplash

How we spent our money in 1980 compared to now

Concept of cash envelopes system for savings, Euro banknotes in a craft envelope for categories.

Do you know what financial terms mean without asking ChatGPT?

'We are enrolled, encouraged and urged to become financialised citizens today, investing in the pensions market to supplement the state pension.' Photo: Getty Images

A short history of the old age pension in Ireland

Work & Careers

Hands up who wants to be the Chief of Getting Stuff Done today? Photo: Getty Images

Head of Getting Things Done: do you want a quirky job title?

Work and careers

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How fractional employment roles are redefining the workplace

Work and careers

' The best you can do is continue to build skills that are valuable and transferable and to realise that other generations have successfully weathered these changes.'

Note to Generation X workers: the workplace is always changing

Work and careers

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5 ways to make your day at work feel better

Work and careers

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How children are thinking about work and careers from a young age

Work and careers

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Are you pretending to work? The slow demise of the corporate job

Work and careers

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What happens when AI takes over HR?

Work and careers

Audio

'While electric SUVs are certainly better for the climate than conventional ones, they still suffer from many downsides.' Photo: Getty Images

Why the reign of SUVs on Irish roads should end

Supporters make their way down Jones' Road before 2025 All-Ireland hurling final

Where are the future strongholds of Gaelic games?

Overhead view of young Asian woman managing personal banking and finance at home. Planning budget and calculating expenses while checking her bills with calculator. Managing taxes and financial bills. Home budgeting. Concept of finance and economy

6 policy changes to help consumers save money and cut costs

slushy drink

Why do some words give us the ick?

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All you ever wanted to know about emergency planning

Emergency Planning

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The good, bad and ugly of Michelin stars for chefs & restaurants

What's behind the 'feral & unhinged' reaction to Heated Rivalry?

'When eviction reaches this scale, it becomes a signal that the system itself is failing to provide basic housing security'. Photo: RTE

'We're seeing eviction rates not seen in Ireland since the 1850s'

NASA Solar Dynamics Observatory image of a solar flare

Why you should pay attention to the weather in space

How Limerick mothers showed the hidden power of household budgets

Psychiatry, psychology or psychotherapy: which one's for you?