Leon Ó Cathasaigh looks at the legendary “Deirdre of the Sorrows” and how it describes so much more than a tale of failed love. The… Read More »The legendary “Deirdre of the Sorrows” and the Celtic tale’s legacy
These Irish boy names are the perfect way to honor your Irish roots! There’s no shortage of beautiful Irish language names for baby boys –… Read More »50 stunning Irish boys names and their meanings
Irish language names for girls are the perfect way to honor your Irish roots! There’s no shortage of beautiful Irish language names for baby girls… Read More »50 beautiful Irish girls names and their meanings
When we think of old roads, tracks, byways, we naturally tend to visualize solid ground. Yet there are far earlier roads, known and followed by… Read More »Sights and sounds along the prehistoric Shannon River Road
The lush green landscapes of Ireland are admired all over the world. From the dramatic wave-lashed coastlines of the Wild Atlantic Way to the otherworldly… Read More »Touring Ireland via its famous movie filming locations
The Spanish Civil War was one of the most controversial conflicts of the last century. Foreshadowing the broader conflict of 1939-45, the devastation of Spain… Read More »The Irish took sides in the Spanish Civil War
Irish. Cheddar. Two words that make my heart melt! I grew up eating Ulster Cheddar at every meal (or so it felt!), but what was… Read More »Fall in love with Irish Cheddar cheese with this expert tasting guide
Sectors experiencing acute skills shortages, most notably engineering and sustainability & environment, will see the strongest growth in salaries, with median increases of 8% and… Read More »Salaries guide for 2026 in Ireland as pay set to remain high
Clare is rich in traditional music, and you’ll never be short of a session if you know where to go, writes Deanna O’Connor. Maura O’Connell,… Read More »On the Irish trad music trail in County Clare
In “My Ireland,” commissioned for Dublin’s St. Patrick’s Day Festival 2017, Irish playwright and poet Stephen James Smith pays tribute to some of the most… Read More »WATCH: A poem for modern Ireland that will touch your heart
