It was led by Sir Cahir O’Doherty, the Gaelic lord of Inishowen, the rebellion was both a personal vendetta and a reflection of broader tensions… Read More »O’Doherty’s 17th-century rebellion: A turning point in Gaelic Ireland

The National Football League (NFL) has announced the launch of its NFL Flag schools initiative for every post-primary school across the island of Ireland in… Read More »NFL Flag Initiative launched for every post-primary school on Ireland

Read all about the history of your Irish surname or your family name’s meanings in our list of most common Irish last names. Ever wondered about the… Read More »Find out the meaning behind your Irish surname – Part II

Ever wondered about the history of your Irish surname or from where your last name originated? You can find your name’s meaning or Irish last… Read More »Find out the meaning behind your Irish surname – Part I

Ten thousand Micks They swung their picks To build the new canal But the choleray was stronger And killed – Ballad, 1800s. Irish labor became… Read More »The contribution of Irish labor in the US following the Great Famine

The victims of the September 11 attacks in New York City are remembered in memorials across Ireland. In the years since the attacks on September… Read More »Remembering from afar – 9/11 memorials in Ireland

Golfers from around the world flock to Ireland for its world-class courses, dramatic coastlines, and golfing legends. But ask anyone who’s played here, and they’ll… Read More »Beyond the fairways: Ireland’s legendary “19th hole” experience

Whether you are Irish or Irish American, you’re probably immensely proud of your surname.  Many Irish families declare their roots by displaying the crest of… Read More »The most common surnames in Ireland and their meanings

Labor Day is a little like Christmas – people have forgotten the meaning of it. While people eagerly wait for their presents, the birth of… Read More »The Irish influence on Labor Day in the US

In Chelmsford, a city in Essex just outside London, a monthly traditional music session at O’Connor’s Irish Pub has become the unlikely heart of an… Read More »The Craic’s Back: Inside the Irish cultural revival in a British city