Ten of Ireland’s greatest singer-songwriters and their best songs! Here’s a Spotify playlist of some of the top tracks: 1. Sinéad O’Connor – ‘Mandinka’ 5… Read More »Ireland’s greatest songwriters and their best songs
Are Irish classics like colcannon and coddle still popular? Research has revealed the nation’s favorite Irish recipes by county! Data released in 2024 Ireland’s top… Read More »Ireland’s favorite traditional dishes – by county!
Sir Roger Casement had received a knighthood just five years before he was executed in Britain for his role in the 1916 Easter Rising on… Read More »On This Day: Easter Rising rebel Sir Roger Casement was executed in Britain
Michael Malloy, remembered now by some as “Iron Mike” or “Rasputin of the Bronx,” was a homeless Irishman from Co Donegal who lived in New… Read More »Michael Malloy – the Irishman in The Bronx that could not be murdered
A child of Northern Ireland’s Troubles recalls that fateful night when The Miami Showband was ambushed by the Ulster Volunteer Force on this day in… Read More »On This Day: Five killed in Miami Showband Massacre in Co Down in 1975
Rail travel on the island of Ireland offers some of Europe’s most spectacular routes and destinations. From the vibrant culture of Galway and Belfast to… Read More »See Ireland’s best sights by train
From hilltop ringforts and ivy‑clad towers to secluded abbeys echoing with silent prayer, these lesser‑known treasures offer immersive, atmospheric adventures for those seeking Ireland’s deeper… Read More »A guide to Ireland’s forgotten castles and abbeys
In the 1960s, the land around the Cliffs of Moher was nearly sold to a German businessman. Fifty years ago, the Co Clare landmark was… Read More »How Germans bid to purchase Cliffs of Moher land in 1964 and it was almost accepted
“To America, my new-found land. The man that hates you hates the human race” – Brendan Behan The below is an excerpt from Dermot McEvoy’s… Read More »Brendan Behan discovers New York City
Though conceived and developed many miles from the shores of the Emerald Isle, American football’s history is laced with echoes of Ireland. For starters, many… Read More »The gridiron goes green: Ireland’s love affair with American football
