Why the reign of SUVs on Irish roads should end There are many solutions to tackle the problem of heavy, fuel-hungry SUVs, but all require bold action from policymakers Transport • 01 Apr
Why the reign of SUVs on Irish roads should end There are many solutions to tackle the problem of heavy, fuel-hungry SUVs, but all require bold action from policymakers Transport • 01 Apr
What can be done with 11,000 tons of used wind turbine blades? Wind turbine blades don't last forever, so where do they go and can they be reused? Energy • 01 Apr
What can be done with 11,000 tons of used wind turbine blades? Wind turbine blades don't last forever, so where do they go and can they be reused? Energy • 01 Apr
Why a 115kg stone from Waterford is finding a new home in Boston Shipping the Cloch Bán up to Boston is a slightly eccentric idea, but it captures how diaspora communities find joy in heritage Heritage • 01 Apr
Why a 115kg stone from Waterford is finding a new home in Boston Shipping the Cloch Bán up to Boston is a slightly eccentric idea, but it captures how diaspora communities find joy in heritage Heritage • 01 Apr
Is it possible to create a healthy, tasty beer with no alcohol? The sober-curious movement has seen sales of non-alcoholic drinks rocket, but do these beverages come with health benefits? Drink • 31 Mar
Is it possible to create a healthy, tasty beer with no alcohol? The sober-curious movement has seen sales of non-alcoholic drinks rocket, but do these beverages come with health benefits? Drink • 31 Mar
How rural areas are the 'front line' in electrifying transport The rapid shift to electric cars poses unique challenges for rural Ireland's electricity distribution networks Electric Cars • 31 Mar
How rural areas are the 'front line' in electrifying transport The rapid shift to electric cars poses unique challenges for rural Ireland's electricity distribution networks Electric Cars • 31 Mar
Why AI's business problems will be bad news for Irish jobs As the billions invested in AI fail to show a return, there can be little doubt that jobs cuts will be the default response to investor pressure Work and careers • 26 Mar
Why AI's business problems will be bad news for Irish jobs As the billions invested in AI fail to show a return, there can be little doubt that jobs cuts will be the default response to investor pressure Work and careers • 26 Mar
How will Iran war affect Ireland's EU presidency? The EU has longstanding diplomatic, economic and security interests in the wider Middle East so retaining influence will be essential Ireland • 25 Mar
How will Iran war affect Ireland's EU presidency? The EU has longstanding diplomatic, economic and security interests in the wider Middle East so retaining influence will be essential Ireland • 25 Mar
How to fix Ireland's early childhood education and care sector More local, independent and community-based providers would see a move away from entities prioritising profit over care Education • 31 Mar
How to fix Ireland's early childhood education and care sector More local, independent and community-based providers would see a move away from entities prioritising profit over care Education • 31 Mar
Does Ireland have enough public chargers for electric cars? Ireland's EV fleet of just over 4% of total cars is exactly the EU average, but our 4,000 public chargers are well below the number they should be Electric Cars • 25 Mar
Does Ireland have enough public chargers for electric cars? Ireland's EV fleet of just over 4% of total cars is exactly the EU average, but our 4,000 public chargers are well below the number they should be Electric Cars • 25 Mar
What Friday the 13th can teach us about traffic As Voorhees Law of Traffic shows, small advantages often don't last in systems shaped by randomness like your commute to and from work Traffic • 12 Mar
What Friday the 13th can teach us about traffic As Voorhees Law of Traffic shows, small advantages often don't last in systems shaped by randomness like your commute to and from work Traffic • 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
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
How will the Iran war affect the cost of your supermarket shop? It's impossible to know how long this war will last, but what is certain is that the longer the duration, the bigger the impact on consumers Cost of Living • 12 Mar
How will the Iran war affect the cost of your supermarket shop? It's impossible to know how long this war will last, but what is certain is that the longer the duration, the bigger the impact on consumers Cost of Living • 12 Mar
Will Lidl's €50 runners change world of super shoes? The super shoe revolution may have started at the elite level, but its impact is now being felt far beyond the podium Running • 11 Mar
Will Lidl's €50 runners change world of super shoes? The super shoe revolution may have started at the elite level, but its impact is now being felt far beyond the podium Running • 11 Mar
Where have all the Patricks gone? The rise and fall of a name The Patricks of Ireland have left a formidable mark, but new parents appear to have moved away from using that name Baby Names • 12 Mar
Where have all the Patricks gone? The rise and fall of a name The Patricks of Ireland have left a formidable mark, but new parents appear to have moved away from using that name Baby Names • 12 Mar
Slavery, wealth and trauma: the controversial life of St Patrick If the Patrick of legend is implacable and authoritative, the historical Patrick was a fascinatingly flawed man who was mired in conflict St Patrick • 09 Mar
Slavery, wealth and trauma: the controversial life of St Patrick If the Patrick of legend is implacable and authoritative, the historical Patrick was a fascinatingly flawed man who was mired in conflict St Patrick • 09 Mar
CSI St Patrick: just where is the saint's body? The exact location of the body of St Patrick has been a bone of contention for over a millennium st patricks day • 09 Mar
CSI St Patrick: just where is the saint's body? The exact location of the body of St Patrick has been a bone of contention for over a millennium st patricks day • 09 Mar
How Dawn Run became the 'queen of Cheltenham' 40 years ago She remains the only Irish horse to complete the Champion Hurdle and Gold Cup double, as well as Irish, English and French Champion Hurdles Brainstorm • 11 Mar
How Dawn Run became the 'queen of Cheltenham' 40 years ago She remains the only Irish horse to complete the Champion Hurdle and Gold Cup double, as well as Irish, English and French Champion Hurdles Brainstorm • 11 Mar
Do Ireland's business parks help or hinder job growth? Business parks can deliver strong performances and spread opportunities across the country, but success requires a regional-first mindset Economy • 06 Mar
Do Ireland's business parks help or hinder job growth? Business parks can deliver strong performances and spread opportunities across the country, but success requires a regional-first mindset Economy • 06 Mar
A short history of repatriation flights to bring home citizens There is no hard rule that obliges governments to evacuate their overseas nationals from crisis zones, but they do so consistently Repatriation Flights • 05 Mar
A short history of repatriation flights to bring home citizens There is no hard rule that obliges governments to evacuate their overseas nationals from crisis zones, but they do so consistently Repatriation Flights • 05 Mar
All you need to know about prototaxites, the first skyscrapers Dwarfing every living thing around them millions of years ago, Prototaxites have long defied scientific classification Fossils • 04 Mar
All you need to know about prototaxites, the first skyscrapers Dwarfing every living thing around them millions of years ago, Prototaxites have long defied scientific classification Fossils • 04 Mar
How to support workers who experience pregnancy loss There is a significant gap between the needs of those who experience the loss of a pregnancy and the supports available in workplaces pregnancy • 04 Mar
How to support workers who experience pregnancy loss There is a significant gap between the needs of those who experience the loss of a pregnancy and the supports available in workplaces pregnancy • 04 Mar
Will Middle East conflict see a rise in Irish petrol prices? We are likely to experience the impact of war in Iran on the cost of fuelling our cars, heating our homes and generating electricity Petrol Prices • 03 Mar
Will Middle East conflict see a rise in Irish petrol prices? We are likely to experience the impact of war in Iran on the cost of fuelling our cars, heating our homes and generating electricity Petrol Prices • 03 Mar
Why late-night light can throw your mood off track Most of us can tolerate occasional late nights without lasting harm, but they can be deeply destabilising for people with mood disorders Sleep • 02 Mar
Why late-night light can throw your mood off track Most of us can tolerate occasional late nights without lasting harm, but they can be deeply destabilising for people with mood disorders Sleep • 02 Mar
February or March: when does spring really begin? The Celtic calendar says spring starts on February 1st, but climatologists are adamant it's March so who's right? Spring • 27 Feb
February or March: when does spring really begin? The Celtic calendar says spring starts on February 1st, but climatologists are adamant it's March so who's right? Spring • 27 Feb
What parts of Ireland are most under threat from coastal hazards? The main coastal threats come from the major autumn and winter storms which bring erosion, flooding and extreme winds Coastal Erosion • 26 Feb
What parts of Ireland are most under threat from coastal hazards? The main coastal threats come from the major autumn and winter storms which bring erosion, flooding and extreme winds Coastal Erosion • 26 Feb
