society and culture

John Creedon (Creedo to his pals) has a way with words, as any listener of his radio programme can agree with.  Here, he turns his skill to a colle...

It seems like you could spend your entire life trying to be kind to the planet, and it still wouldn't be enough. Maybe you grow your own organic ve...

Our homes have been the frontline of defence during the COVID19 pandemic - as all over the world we were told to 'stay home' to  help stop the spre...

Our ancestors who lived here in Ireland centuries ago lived lives we would barely recognise. Their society praised the poets, monks, wise women, an...

Based on the excellent podcast of the same name. Donal Fallon's book traces the history of Dublin through the history of 12 well known city centre ...

Ireland is a land of magic, with loads of cool places steeped in folklore and mythology. This gorgeous illustrated book is a guide to some of Irela...

This is the fourth edition of a new magazine of contemporary life and culture in Ireland as seen through the eyes of Irish artists. Holy Show prese...

Neuroscientist and researcher, Matthew Walker presents us with a revolutionary treatment that makes you live longer, cleverer, more attractive, hap...

The words gathered in these pages, matched with evocative illustrations by Steve Doogan, should leave you with no uncertainty about the poetry, wis...

Does anything beat jumping into the sea as the sun rises over Dublin bay? I think not. From The forty foot to seapoint, sea swimming has seen a rea...

Have you found yourself loafing about this year? Unwittingly part of the meander movement? Then you've been pottering. Anna McGovern's little book ...

Is he a shitehawk or a messer? A gombeen or a dope? Take the decision-making out of your trash talk and fire out hilarious one-line insults left, r...

Discover the inner sanctum of Freemason's Hall, see Napoleon's toothbrush, marvel at a hoax plaque hidden in plain sight on O'Connell Bridge, try G...

This powerful narrative of how the Irish 'do' death is at times funny, at times sad, sharply observed and deeply moving.  In this book Ann Marie Ho...