The general belief was that you should leave the statue outside under a bush the night before the wedding to ensure good weatherSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Warning signs that your job is no longer right for you include burnout, boredom, and feeling undervalued.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
From hazelnuts and fish to dairy and beef, new archaeological evidence reveals what our ancestors ate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Presenteeism—working while sick—is common in Ireland, but it has long-term consequences for health and productivity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The prospect of Irish Defence Forces making incursions into Northern Ireland was seriously considered in response to the 1969 violence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
From ‘howya lads’ to ‘hiya girls’, Irish greetings reveal a lot about our social norms and changing gender dynamics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
At 92 years of age, Richard Morgan was a four-time world champion in indoor rowing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The roots of Elverys and its elephant logo lie in a remarkable 19th-century shop on Sackville Street.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
President John F. Kennedy attended a state dinner in Iveagh House on 28 June 1963 during his iconic visit to Ireland – here’s how the night unfolded.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tipperaryman's adventures as a grandee at large in South America involved everything from coca collection to debt collecting. By Richard Fitzpatrick, Maynooth University.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The sober-curious movement has seen sales of non-alcoholic drinks rocket, but do these beverages come with health benefits? By Ana Soriano and John Kenny, TeagascSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aside from publishing death notices and condolences, RIP.ie is also a rich source of significant personal, cultural and historical data. By Shannon Mora, TCD.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
One of the main factors driving the demand for micro-retirement breaks is the employee's desire to achieve a better work-life balanceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
There's no doubt that bonus points are driving the uptake of Higher Level maths, but the initiative has had unintended consequences. By Niamh O'Meara, University of Limerick; Páraic Treacy, MIC Limerick and Mark Prendergast, UCCSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A bucket list of GAA destinations to explore, all offering unique social insight and powerful historical connections to Gaelic gamesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We need a comprehensive plan for Irish in education and one that addresses the issue of exemptions in an inclusive fashionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gerald Bruton has learned a lot about range anxiety and capitalising on cheap electricity since buying his first EV at 81 years of ageSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mid-contract price hikes may be legal, but the practice has been criticised as being unfair to consumers during a cost of living crisisSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Recent research suggests middle age could mark a shift in brain ageing with our blood in our 40s more informative about our brain in our 60s. By Sebastian Dohm-Hansen Allard, UCC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Research suggests the relationship between pay, motivation and performance is much more complicated than you might think. By Ann Masterson and Karen Feery, TU Dublin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.