Where did all the historical Irish weather records go - and why is this information so important? By Kevin H Simon Noone David Smyth Peter Thorne ICARUS Maynooth Maynooth University Ciara Ryan Met Éireann IrishResearchCouncil Ed Hawkins Uni of Reading rte.ie/brainstorm/202…
When I began my career in journalism, I was lucky to get a start and on the job training in the Fingal Independent (since closed) and Offaly Independent. Local media is so important to our democracy and need support. Eileen Culloty’s excellent RTÉ Brainstorm blog 👇worth a read
How 'news deserts' could spell the end of quality local reporting.
Irish local newspapers and radio stations perform many vital roles.
Dr Eileen Culloty Eileen Culloty, School of Comms DCU FuJo, writes for RTÉ Brainstorm.
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‘Measured against this yardstick there appear to be “critical gaps” in Ireland’s climate governance regime. ... It is certainly strongly arguable that our climate laws & policies are not being “effectively applied” in practice.’ via RTÉ Brainstorm
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Why did Ireland give Israel 10 points at the Eurovision Song Contest? Kevin Cunningham TU Dublin / OT Baile Átha Cliath explains how the nature of Eurovision voting influenced the outcome - via Morning Ireland RTÉ Radio 1 rte.ie/brainstorm/202…
Have you come across any historical Irish weather records or observations in a dusty corner of your house or shed? Here's where you should send them - and why they're important. Via RTÉ Brainstorm rte.ie/brainstorm/202…
Thanks to RTÉ Brainstorm for publishing this piece.
For more on my research on criminal justice responses to domestic abuse, check out my article in the Int J of Law Policy & the Family doi.org/10.1093/lawfam…
How 'news deserts' could spell the end of quality local reporting in Ireland. Analysis by Eileen Culloty School of Comms DCU FuJo @DCU rte.ie/brainstorm/202…
All you ever wanted to know about boredom. Contrary to popular belief, boredom actually does not spark creativity and is far from ideal for creative endeavours, writes Muireann O'Dea University Of Limerick IrishResearchCouncil rte.ie/brainstorm/202…
Are there patterns to the decisions made by hurling referees? Analysis by John Considine Cork University Business School (CUBS) UCC Ireland sportseconomics.org rte.ie/brainstorm/202…
Will the direct election of mayors change Irish local government?
Piece by Prof Deiric Ó Broin, Professor of Public Policy Practice Law and Gov DCU, for RTÉ Brainstorm.
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If you are aware of the existence of documents containing meteorological data please make contact with ICARUS Climate Research Centre in Maynooth University ICARUS Maynooth or Met Éireann Met Éireann 👇
‘Why risky play is good for kids’ - RTÉ Brainstorm
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🎧 This podcast, looks at the benefits of risky play, the wonders of childhood imagination, the serious business of play and how not to design playgrounds.
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Why are some people more likely to see ghosts or encounter UFOs?
What drives individuals to have non-ordinary experiences remains an open question and an active area of research.
Dr Johannes Karl, Assistant Prof DCU School of Psychology, writes for RTÉ Brainstorm: launch.dcu.ie/3y5Ifcu
Why kids with cerebral palsy deserve better outcomes.
An analysis of a new cerebral palsy research programme looking at how to improve care pathways by Prof Murray, Prof Boylan, INFANT, UCC Ireland and Rachel Byrne, Cerebral Palsy Foundation
RTÉ Brainstorm
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