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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

Monument men – An Irishman’s Diary on the Earl of Carlisle, Goldsmith and Burke

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

1916 Diary – March 16th

Irish regiments figure in the list of military honours

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

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