Renowned Irish scientist Dervilla Donnelly dies aged 94
‘Remarkable woman with an extraordinary career’ taught at UCD from 1956 and became an internationally respected chemist
Royal Dublin Society
Cork’s extraordinary genius who influenced the history of computing
Percy Ludgate’s 1909 paper played a crucial role in shaping the early computer industry, although he was unaware of its impact
The year of Jack B Yeats: artist’s 1950 ‘masterpiece’ could fetch record €2m
‘Shouting’ described as one of artist’s greatest achievements ahead of Whyte’s auction
The Armagh woman who made one of the greatest astronomical discoveries of 20th century
Wild Geese: Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell says there were upsides to not winning a Nobel prize
The Botanic Gardens and me: Conor Pope traces his family tree through the Gardens’ history
‘I don’t think very many people in the country have such a direct line of descendancy to something so special’ – family historian Tricia Kearns
Systematic cruelty of mother and baby homes dates back to 18th century
Foundling Hospital children ate stirabout infested with clock beetles and earwigs
Tech conference organiser UXDX to hold in-person event in Dublin
Three-day event at RDS capped at 600 people
Trinity College’s Geraldine Ruane named CEO of the RDS
She will take up the role early next year following the retirement of Michael Duffy
Smurfit Irish art to headline at Sotheby’s London sale
Preview exhibition will show important Irish works valued at around €6million that are likely destined for private collections once sold
Miriam Lord: Seanad candidates get their campaigns in full swing
Ruth Coppinger goes on the attack while Justin Warfield warbles some old tunes
‘Lack of confidence’ stopping women showjumping
Trainer and rider Nicola FitzGibbon blames impostor syndrome
Royal Portrush is one of six clubs on the island that has a royal prefix
County Down, Belfast, Dublin and Curragh also got a royal honour
RDS gives big tech a run for its money in the innovation stakes
The society, founded in 1731, has always had innovation as its central focus
How a team of Irish astronomers eclipsed their more famous rivals
A landmark experiment in 1919 set out to prove Einstein’s theory of relativity by observing a total eclipse. Irishmen Andrew Crommelin and Howard Grubb played central roles
Parents want more focus on science in primary schools, survey finds
Research reveals belief science education will give children an advantage in future careers
National children’s science centre risks being put on a shelf for another decade
Opinion: It has funding, government backing and planning permission. So what’s taking so long?
'Leap of faith’ move to RDS Leinster's best decision
Mick Dawson hoping side can benefit soon from proposed €30m upgrade to RDS
Everything you need to know about this year’s Dublin Horse Show
Annual equestrian event runs for five days
EU officials increasingly believe no-deal Brexit is likely, says Creighton
Former European affairs minister says it would be hard to see any deal emerge if talks drag into the new year
Wife of Derek Quinlan to net windfall from Bankcentre site
Siobhán Quinlan and Johnny Ronan own site worth €120m
Rising rates could be threat to Irish aviation leasing business
Avolon CEO Domhnal Slattery tells forum less well-funded lessors may be at risk
Over 500 people in need served Christmas dinner at RDS
Knights of St Columbanus organise 93rd annual dinner as well as goodie bags
‘I had to find batteries for the lights before I could operate’
Think our health system is bad? There is a global shortage of workers and equipment
Sights for sore legs: Landmarks that line the Dublin Marathon route
Runners in the Dublin City Marathon will pass many places of historical and architectural interest
Dublin Horse Show clears hurdles with Michael Duffy in saddle
RDS chief who turned around flailing event has eyes set on redeveloping the main arena
Limerick woodturner whose work was internationally renowned
Obituary: Liam Flynn – born 1969 – died April 8th, 2017
Leading Irish scientist honoured by Royal Irish Academy
Cunningham Medal recipient Prof Dervilla Donnelly is first woman to receive award
Irish chemist to receive highest honour from RIA
Prof Dervilla Donnelly to be awarded medal for outstanding contributions to scholarship
Maths Week: Man with a mission talks maths with teens
Going visual provides a better way to teach maths says academic James Tanton
RDS redevelopment: ‘Area is at breaking point’, residents say
Concerned locals to appeal council decision amid concerns over traffic and parking
RDS arena €26m revamp granted permission by city council
Project to raise capacity for Leinster Rugby games, provide new facilities for other events
Why do Irish institutions still call themselves ‘royal’?
More than 90 years after independence, academies and colleges based in Ireland retain obsolete royal identities
RDS ‘a constant encroachment on our lives’: Residents object to stand plan for Leinster rugby
‘It’s constant harassment from traffic. Residential life is gone here at the weekends’
The new farming: profit trumps all?
Climate change means being smart about agriculture. But a key report, A Climate-Smart Pathway for Irish Agricultural Development, struggles to find a common vision
Good news for Leinster rugby as RDS arena to get €26m revamp
Planning permission sought to redevelop Anglesea Stand as a ‘world-class arena’
The National Library: online and on the shelves
The National Library of Ireland houses a vast collection of Irish-related books, and plans to expand its web archive
Warning of contradiction between Ireland’s climate and farming targets
Study suggests meeting 2030 emissions targets will be a major challenge for Ireland
Is the proposed ‘smart’ agricultural policy too good to be true?
Analysis: Motive behind climate study admirable but may prove to be wishful thinking
UCD alerts gardaí to ‘theft’ of world timbers collection
Campaigner refuses to hand back rare tree samples collected by Viscount Powerscourt
Higher air fares on the way as airlines tackle greenhouse gas emissions
Industry expected to pass on environmental costs to consumers
Dublin Airport transfers up 50% to 250,000
Airport also sees total numbers soar 15% to nearly 8 million in first four months of 2016
Leinster House restoration scheme to start during recess
Remedial work to be carried out on Georgian building, which forms core of the complex
Jimmy O’Mahony – senior civil servant who smoothed Ireland’s path into EEC
Jimmy O’Mahony: October 11th, 1924 - August 25th, 2015
Ireland could be ‘world leader’ in climate smart agriculture
Survey shows that vast majority of experts believe State should take a leadership role
Russborough to sell Old Masters to fund upkeep of house
Sale of paintings by Christie’s in London could raise €11 million
RDS plans €35m spend to redevelop its main stadium
Society wants to increase main arena capacity to 25,000 for horse show
Dáil and Seanad could be moved for Leinster House renovations
Office of Public Works says improvements must be carried out on buliding’s oldest parts
ESB Feis Ceoil puts focus on young musicians at RDS
Classical performers from across Ireland compete in more than 180 competitions
RDS seeks grant for redevelopment
Chief executive Michael Duffy says society is looking for State support for €20m works
Acoustic adventures at four Irish venues ranging from the muffled to the magical
At four recent performances given in spaces not designed for music, the contrasting fortunes were profound
Satisfy your curiosity as pop-up centre opens to all
The Curiosity Lab at Smock Alley, Dublin, will be a hands-on interactive science playground
Collectors spend €1.4m
Unpublished Oscar Wilde photo snapped up for €7,000 at Adam’s art auction in Slane
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