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 • 01 Apr
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 • 01 Apr
The Cork actor, Knight Rider and the popemobile Besides a stellar acting career on stage and screen, Edward Mulhare is also a link between KITT and the popemobile Culture • 01 Apr
The Cork actor, Knight Rider and the popemobile Besides a stellar acting career on stage and screen, Edward Mulhare is also a link between KITT and the popemobile Culture • 01 Apr
How RIP.ie became an Irish cultural phenomenon Aside from publishing death notices and condolences, RIP.ie is also a rich source of significant personal, cultural and historical data Society • 01 Apr
How RIP.ie became an Irish cultural phenomenon Aside from publishing death notices and condolences, RIP.ie is also a rich source of significant personal, cultural and historical data Society • 01 Apr
Why rule-breakers like Dennis the Menace never go out of fashion Humorous stories about naughty children provide an imaginative space to be a rule breaker and laugh at powerful adults Comics • 03 Apr
Why rule-breakers like Dennis the Menace never go out of fashion Humorous stories about naughty children provide an imaginative space to be a rule breaker and laugh at powerful adults Comics • 03 Apr
How the 'talented, complicated' Yeats' family shaped Ireland The family helped shaped each other, the arts and public life in Ireland and beyond despite creative tensions and financial hardships Yeats Family • 26 Mar
How the 'talented, complicated' Yeats' family shaped Ireland The family helped shaped each other, the arts and public life in Ireland and beyond despite creative tensions and financial hardships Yeats Family • 26 Mar
Is lucha libre becoming a victim of its own success in Mexico? The colourful sport has long provided cheap thrills in Mexico City, but growing popularity, gentrification and higher prices are changing this Mexico • 23 Mar
Is lucha libre becoming a victim of its own success in Mexico? The colourful sport has long provided cheap thrills in Mexico City, but growing popularity, gentrification and higher prices are changing this Mexico • 23 Mar
Thom McGinty: remembering the man behind the iconic Diceman The performer, who died more than 30 years ago, made an invaluable contribution to Ireland's cultural scene during the 1980s and 1990s The Diceman • 26 Mar
Thom McGinty: remembering the man behind the iconic Diceman The performer, who died more than 30 years ago, made an invaluable contribution to Ireland's cultural scene during the 1980s and 1990s The Diceman • 26 Mar
Dolores Keane: a woman who left an indelible mark on Irish music For many, she was a pioneering woman in the music scene, someone who paved the way for others to follow, and taught us how a song should be sung. Music • 20 Mar
Dolores Keane: a woman who left an indelible mark on Irish music For many, she was a pioneering woman in the music scene, someone who paved the way for others to follow, and taught us how a song should be sung. Music • 20 Mar
Why do Yanks go mad for Ireland and 'Patty's Day'? Much of what Americans know, or think they know about Ireland comes from films portraying the Irish Irish as boastful, sentimental, and mischievous. Culture • 16 Mar
Why do Yanks go mad for Ireland and 'Patty's Day'? Much of what Americans know, or think they know about Ireland comes from films portraying the Irish Irish as boastful, sentimental, and mischievous. Culture • 16 Mar
The deep influence Iran and Middle East have on Western culture Western culture and religion have inherited much from the Middle East and this continues to shape our worldview Culture • 13 Mar
The deep influence Iran and Middle East have on Western culture Western culture and religion have inherited much from the Middle East and this continues to shape our worldview Culture • 13 Mar
How easy is it to correctly predict who will win an Oscar? Theories around the Oscars may prove to be not entirely correct, but they do provide a useful approximation of which films will triumph Oscar Awards • 13 Mar
How easy is it to correctly predict who will win an Oscar? Theories around the Oscars may prove to be not entirely correct, but they do provide a useful approximation of which films will triumph Oscar Awards • 13 Mar
Why Irish women's history belongs in every museum & not just one Opening a standalone women's museum in Ireland in 2026 risks reinforcing separation at a time when integration should be the goal History • 12 Mar
Why Irish women's history belongs in every museum & not just one Opening a standalone women's museum in Ireland in 2026 risks reinforcing separation at a time when integration should be the goal History • 12 Mar
From Elvis to The Muppets, the story of Danny Boy Just how did Danny Boy became a song to be loved and hated in equal measures? st patricks day • 10 Mar
From Elvis to The Muppets, the story of Danny Boy Just how did Danny Boy became a song to be loved and hated in equal measures? st patricks day • 10 Mar
Lá 'le Pádraig agus ceiliúradh an Éireannachais Léiríonn Lá 'le Pádraig gnéithe éagsúla d'fhéiniúlacht na hÉireann atá casta agus go minic frithráiteach ó laistigh agus lasmuigh den tír st patricks day • 09 Mar
Lá 'le Pádraig agus ceiliúradh an Éireannachais Léiríonn Lá 'le Pádraig gnéithe éagsúla d'fhéiniúlacht na hÉireann atá casta agus go minic frithráiteach ó laistigh agus lasmuigh den tír st patricks day • 09 Mar
What do you see when you hear music? A user guide to synaesthesia Synaesthesia is a mystery at the heart of art itself which binds different senses together through invisible threads Synaesthesia • 24 Feb
What do you see when you hear music? A user guide to synaesthesia Synaesthesia is a mystery at the heart of art itself which binds different senses together through invisible threads Synaesthesia • 24 Feb
Why the Boys of Tommen books have become so popular Chloe Walsh's romance novels set in Co Cork are a hit already thanks to BookTok, but an Amazon Prime TV series will see her fanbase soar Boys of Tommen • 23 Feb
Why the Boys of Tommen books have become so popular Chloe Walsh's romance novels set in Co Cork are a hit already thanks to BookTok, but an Amazon Prime TV series will see her fanbase soar Boys of Tommen • 23 Feb
All you need to know about the Chinese Year Of The Red Horse Horses held immense importance historically in ancient China and are a powerful cultural symbol of loyalty, endurance and dedication Chinese New Year • 16 Feb
All you need to know about the Chinese Year Of The Red Horse Horses held immense importance historically in ancient China and are a powerful cultural symbol of loyalty, endurance and dedication Chinese New Year • 16 Feb
Jeff Buckley and me: the story of the singer's 1992 Irish show Buckley's prep for the Trinity Ball, his first ever European show, involved drinking tea, eating Mikado biscuits and watching The Late Late Show Jeff Buckley • 12 Feb
Jeff Buckley and me: the story of the singer's 1992 Irish show Buckley's prep for the Trinity Ball, his first ever European show, involved drinking tea, eating Mikado biscuits and watching The Late Late Show Jeff Buckley • 12 Feb
Why did a riot happen at the Abbey Theatre in February 1926? The negative audience reaction to Sean O'Casey's The Plough and the Stars was very much rooted in the political anxieties of 1926 Abbey Theatre • 12 Feb
Why did a riot happen at the Abbey Theatre in February 1926? The negative audience reaction to Sean O'Casey's The Plough and the Stars was very much rooted in the political anxieties of 1926 Abbey Theatre • 12 Feb
How Brigit continues to inspire poets, writers and artists An Irish woman who has been dead for over 1,500 years continues to be a source of inspiration for much creativity St Brigid • 30 Jan
How Brigit continues to inspire poets, writers and artists An Irish woman who has been dead for over 1,500 years continues to be a source of inspiration for much creativity St Brigid • 30 Jan
How Cuala Press took St Brigid around the world Portraits of the saint by artists like Kathleen Verschoyle and Evie Hone were widely promoted by the female-run Cuala arts group History • 29 Jan
How Cuala Press took St Brigid around the world Portraits of the saint by artists like Kathleen Verschoyle and Evie Hone were widely promoted by the female-run Cuala arts group History • 29 Jan
What's behind the 'feral & unhinged' reaction to Heated Rivalry? The lack of mainstream interest in popular romance explains why many were clearly surprised by the huge success of Heated Rivalry Heated Rivalry • 27 Jan
What's behind the 'feral & unhinged' reaction to Heated Rivalry? The lack of mainstream interest in popular romance explains why many were clearly surprised by the huge success of Heated Rivalry Heated Rivalry • 27 Jan
Stop the lights! My night as a contestant on Quicksilver TV show Hundreds of people appeared over the years on the RTÉ quiz show, including a then teenage Brainstorm contributor TV • 12 Jan
Stop the lights! My night as a contestant on Quicksilver TV show Hundreds of people appeared over the years on the RTÉ quiz show, including a then teenage Brainstorm contributor TV • 12 Jan
David Bowie's Irish links: music, art, literature and Tipperary The late singer and artist's Irish roots run deep in terms of his life, work and infuences David Bowie • 09 Jan
David Bowie's Irish links: music, art, literature and Tipperary The late singer and artist's Irish roots run deep in terms of his life, work and infuences David Bowie • 09 Jan
RIP Starman: how fans reacted to David Bowie's death 10 years ago The multitude of ways in which fans responded said much about Bowie's cultural significance, influence and reach David Bowie • 08 Jan
RIP Starman: how fans reacted to David Bowie's death 10 years ago The multitude of ways in which fans responded said much about Bowie's cultural significance, influence and reach David Bowie • 08 Jan
