Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Three tourists in Dublin city centre, Ha'penny Bridge, Dublin 1, Ireland. From the earliest African arrivals on Irish shores, ...

This year’s Leaving Certificate higher-level history paper was very challenging, teachers have said. Stephen Tonge, a history ...

Women's participation in leisure and competitive swimming goes back to the days of bathing machines on Irish beaches in the ...

An extract from “Irish Questions and Jewish Questions” a study of the Jews of Ireland and of their social history in Ireland. Editor's note: May marks the Jewish American Heritage Month in the United ...

Maggie O’Farrell’s exquisite new novel, Land, is a haunting tale of loss, endurance and renewal. Spanning generations and ...

"Amhrán na bhFiann" ("The Soldier's Song," in English) has been the official national anthem of the Irish State for over 115 years, but what are the origins of the famous song? Written by Peader ...

Growing up as an Irish woman, I often wondered why a Romano-British man became Ireland’s enduring global icon, eclipsing nearly every Irish woman in history. Yet every March, millions worldwide ...

Behind the shamrocks and gold-tipped rainbows, Ireland is packed with surprises—both in its history and in the ways it has shaped culture far beyond its shores. Sarah Erdman The Dingle Peninsula tells ...

Ireland is a land of rugged scenery and rich heritage. Here, we explore the country's notable historical sites and events, easily woven into an epic, country-wide itinerary. Enjoy the dramatic, ...