Magazine
Diarmuid Lyng’s Competing Cultures
Former Wexford hurler Diarmuid Lyng has never been afraid to go against the grain. He talks about his battle to reclaim his identity.
A Dying Industry
If death is a business, it's still booming. But we talk to the undertakers worried about the future.
What Richard Did Next
For years, Richard Bullick was the brains behind the Democratic Unionist Party. Then power sharing collapsed.
Caught in the Californian Desert
An unorthodox road trip through California offered an adventure into the countryside and encounters with interesting characters.
The Rise and Fall of Ireland’s Big Houses
Róisín Power follows an old map of Ireland's ancient estates – and uncovers a forgotten history.
How K-Pop Repurposes 1990s Nostalgia
K-pop isn't without its problems, but it's also a vehicle to relive the golden era of pop bands.
Books Upending The Patriarchy
What happens when women take control?
In St Petersburg, Retracing Russian History
Like many Russian novels, our journey to the country's second city began in a crowded train station.
How Ireland Conquered the Stars
Ireland has a long – but somewhat forgotten – history of gazing at the stars.
The Peculiar Pseudoscience of a Good Christmas Song
What makes 'All I Want For Christmas' and 'White Christmas' classic festive tunes?