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RTÉ Brainstorm

New ideas and insights about the world around us. From RTÉ in co-operation with Irish universities and the Irish Research Council.

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The life and times of Dublin’s first O’Connell Bridge

The life and times of Dublin’s first O’Connell Bridge

Carlisle Bridge was at the heart of new commercial and social life in Dublin and quickly became a pivotal feature in the... Read more

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Why the reign of SUVs on Irish roads should end

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

5 Jul 2022

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Where does the phrase ‘taking the soup’ come from?

Where does the phrase ‘taking the soup’ come from?

By Ciarán Reilly, Maynooth University

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The story behind John Lavery’s controversial painting of Roger Casement in the dock

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