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In the mid-20th century, civil servants in Ireland recognised the harms incarceration wreaks not just on individuals but their families and society at large.
Wealthier people are getting their solar panels connected first, leaving a more congested grid for everyone else.
A professor of modern Catholicism looks back at the ways the iconic Irish singer steeped herself in religion, even as she criticized its institutions.
Spirited, defiant and always at the mercy of her mental health issues, the Irish singer will be forever remembered for her pure, clear voice and willingness to speak out on injustice.
I have spent five years tracking down more than 10,000 accounts of wildlife by naturalists, travellers, historians and even poets, all written between 1529 and 1772
Variations in the thickness of tectonic plates may explain why Britain experiences many more earthquakes than neighbouring Ireland.
Different rates of inflation indicate high prices have become ‘embedded’ in these economies.
Canada needs to improve the way we work. Improving our productivity ranking will take years, but by taking steps in education, in the private sector and in government, we can achieve national wealth.
Parents were concerned that their children’s race would affect their school experiences.
The pageantry of the coronation will be broadcast around the world. Here’s what to expect over the three days of celebrations.
The genetic study challenges previous theories about the origins and culture of the Picts.
US president Joe Biden regularly has slips of the tongue when making official speeches.
Secret, behind-the-scenes talks were going on years before the official Belfast Agreement was signed – and made the whole thing possible.
Twenty-five years after the Good Friday/Belfast Agreement, Northern Ireland is still resisting the culture of violence.
How tax breaks, financial investment and Pierce Brosnan contributed to Ireland’s domination of the 2023 Academy Award nominations.
How to reforest the Emerald Isle without simply turning it into a conifer plantation.
Once confined to the Canary Islands, noble false widow spiders are casting their web worldwide.
The west of Ireland, like many scenic locations, provides the perfect backdrop for films.
Successive Japanese administrations have tried – and largely failed – to reduce urban overcrowding for 70 years.
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Professor of Political Sociology, Queen's University Belfast
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Senior Lecturer in Modern Irish History, Queen's University Belfast
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