Is the semi-colon on its last legs?
New research indicates that students have issues with the semi-colon and usage in writing down nearly 50% in 20 years How often do you use the semi-colon – and are you using
How to manage your bank accounts as a first-time borrower
It is easy to borrow – but paying back is the issue. Embarking on your journey as a first-time borrower can be both exciting and overwhelming. One of the most crucial steps
The legend of St Swithin and his July 15th weather forecast
Analysis: saints, witches and sin all played a part in how our ancestors predicted the weather On July 15th 971, the bones of St Swithin were removed from their resting place on the order
Does drinking hot tea in summer really cool you down?
Analysis: the idea of drinking hot drinks in warm weather goes back centuries and may really help you to cool down I remember as a child, on the rare warm days that
Notable reductions in graduate hiring due to AI – report
There have been “notable reductions” in graduate hiring by major firms in the accountancy and finance sectors because of the impact of AI, according to the latest Employment Monitor from recruitment firm
Cost of settling motor insurance claims increased 23%
There was a 23% increase in the cost of settling motor insurance claims during the first half of last year compared to the second half of 2023, according to latest figures from
Eight primary schools to close permanently from today
As primary schools across the country close today for the summer holidays, eight will be shutting their doors for the last time. They are all rural schools with tiny enrolments of between
Everything you need to know about inheritance and Wills
Currently 70% of Irish citizens have not made a Will. Most are overwhelmed with the legal claptrap and jargon, not to mention the morbidity of the subject itself. But young or old,
Inspectors criticise uniform policy at Dublin school
Department of Education inspectors have criticised student uniform and code of behaviour policies at a Dublin fee-charging school, saying their implementation does not support students’ educational, social and personal wellbeing, and in
Driving test wait should fall to 10 weeks by September – RSA
The Chief Operating Officer with the Road Safety Authority has said waiting times for driving tests should be down to ten weeks by the start of September. Brendan Walsh said the reduction
Ecolution talks disinformation, fake news and fact vs opinion
In this episode of Ecolution, RTÉ’s climate podcast for young people, we take on the scurge of disinformation. On the show your host Evy speaks to the organisations at the Voices International
‘Wikipedia’ of the Middle Ages goes on display at Trinity
One of the most important surviving medieval manuscripts written in Irish goes on public display after a two-year-long project to conserve it. The Book of Leinster, which was written in the 12th
Number of children awaiting speech, language therapy rises almost 200%
The number of children waiting over one year for initial speech and language therapy has risen by almost 200% in the last three years. Figures compiled by the Labour Party also show
