RTÉ Brainstorm

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

  1. Why is the Child of Prague statue associated with Irish weddings and weather?

    26 AUG

    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 weatherSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    7 min
  2. Are you stuck in the wrong job? 5 signs it’s time to move on

    19 AUG

    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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    7 min
  3. What was on the menu in prehistoric Ireland?

    12 AUG

    What was on the menu in prehistoric Ireland?

    From hazelnuts and fish to dairy and beef, new archaeological evidence reveals what our ancestors ate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    9 min
  4. Do I have to work when I’m sick?

    5 AUG

    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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    5 min
  5. It's 1970 and the Irish army are plotting to invade Northern Ireland

    29 JUL

    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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    8 min
  6. Howya lads: how we address and greet others in Ireland

    22 JUL

    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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    6 min
  7. How 92 year‑old Richard Morgan became a rowing world champion

    15 JUL

    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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    7 min
  8. The colourful story of the Elephant House on Dublin's O'Connell Street

    8 JUL

    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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    10 min
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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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  • Channel
    RTÉ
  • Creator
    RTÉ
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2025
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
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