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RTÉ Brainstorm
RTÉ
100 episodes
2 weeks ago
New ideas and insights about the world around us. From RTÉ in co-operation with Irish universities and Research Ireland.
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New ideas and insights about the world around us. From RTÉ in co-operation with Irish universities and Research Ireland.
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RTÉ Brainstorm
Cad é an scéal leis an nGaeilge?
The Irish language may be having a revival right now, but Gaeilgeoirí up and down the island have some issues they'd like to raise
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2 weeks ago
29 minutes

RTÉ Brainstorm
What will Irish towns look like in the future?
About a third of the Irish population live in towns which have seen massive changes in recent years and can expect more to come
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3 weeks ago
28 minutes

RTÉ Brainstorm
Where are the future strongholds of Gaelic games?
You may think it's a given that the All Ireland champions for 2026 in all Gaelic codes can only come from a small number of counties, but what about 2036? We take a look at the developments which may well change where the future strongholds will be.
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4 weeks ago
4 minutes

RTÉ Brainstorm
From toys to wars, where will you encounter drones next?
As drones become a constant buzz in our lives, we look at where drones have come from - and just where we can expect them to go next
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1 month ago
29 minutes

RTÉ Brainstorm
Where does the time go?
All you ever wanted to know about how we perceive time as humans, why we use the measurements that we use, how time changes as we get older and why the Universe says time is all relative anyway.
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1 month ago
31 minutes

RTÉ Brainstorm
The hospitality crisis: what's happening to Irish restaurants?
Restaurants are closing on a weekly basis due to rising costs, but Irish consumers are also spending €2.2 billion a year on food delivery. By Ronan Carbery, UCC.
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1 month ago
11 minutes

RTÉ Brainstorm
Are 'quiet redundancies' happening in your workplace?
Employers in Ireland are implementing 'quiet redundancies' to scale back workforces in the face of uncertainty, tariffs and AI. By Aoife Ryan-Christensen, Brainstorm.
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2 months ago
10 minutes

RTÉ Brainstorm
Can I stop drone delivery companies flying over my property?
The legal landscape surrounding the use of drones is currently far from clear and many practical questions remain unanswered. By Kathryn O'Sullivan, University of Limerick.
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2 months ago
6 minutes

RTÉ Brainstorm
How slogans as Gaeilge have become part of Irish-Gaza protests
The use of Gaeilge at demonstrations in support of the Palestinian people is part of the radical tradition of Irish language activism. By Ciara Grant, UCC.
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2 months ago
6 minutes

RTÉ Brainstorm
Why is the Child of Prague statue associated with Irish weddings and weather?
The general belief was that you should leave the statue outside under a bush the night before the wedding to ensure good weather
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4 months ago
6 minutes

RTÉ Brainstorm
Are you stuck in the wrong job? 5 signs it’s time to move on
Warning signs that your job is no longer right for you include burnout, boredom, and feeling undervalued.
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4 months ago
7 minutes

RTÉ Brainstorm
What was on the menu in prehistoric Ireland?
From hazelnuts and fish to dairy and beef, new archaeological evidence reveals what our ancestors ate.
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4 months ago
9 minutes

RTÉ Brainstorm
Do I have to work when I’m sick?
Presenteeism—working while sick—is common in Ireland, but it has long-term consequences for health and productivity.
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4 months ago
4 minutes

RTÉ Brainstorm
It's 1970 and the Irish army are plotting to invade Northern Ireland
The prospect of Irish Defence Forces making incursions into Northern Ireland was seriously considered in response to the 1969 violence.
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5 months ago
8 minutes

RTÉ Brainstorm
Howya lads: how we address and greet others in Ireland
From ‘howya lads’ to ‘hiya girls’, Irish greetings reveal a lot about our social norms and changing gender dynamics.
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5 months ago
5 minutes

RTÉ Brainstorm
How 92 year‑old Richard Morgan became a rowing world champion
At 92 years of age, Richard Morgan was a four-time world champion in indoor rowing.
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5 months ago
6 minutes

RTÉ Brainstorm
The colourful story of the Elephant House on Dublin's O'Connell Street
The roots of Elverys and its elephant logo lie in a remarkable 19th-century shop on Sackville Street.
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5 months ago
9 minutes

RTÉ Brainstorm
The night JFK came to dinner in Dublin
President John F. Kennedy attended a state dinner in Iveagh House on 28 June 1963 during his iconic visit to Ireland – here’s how the night unfolded.
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5 months ago
7 minutes

RTÉ Brainstorm
Meet George Ryan, the Tipperary Don Quixote in 18th century Peru
The Tipperaryman's adventures as a grandee at large in South America involved everything from coca collection to debt collecting. By Richard Fitzpatrick, Maynooth University.
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6 months ago
7 minutes

RTÉ Brainstorm
Meet George Ryan, the Tipperary Don Quixote in 18th century Peru
The Tipperaryman's adventures as a grandee at large in South America involved everything from coca collection to debt collecting. By Richard Fitzpatrick, Maynooth University.
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6 months ago
7 minutes

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