In July 1946, dozens of German refugee children, "the Shamrock children", stepped off a passenger ferry at Dun Laoighaire Pier, kickstarting a proud period in Irish history during World War II that...

Ireland's last Magdalene Laundry, Our Lady of Charity on Sean McDermott Street in Dublin, closed its doors on October 25, 1996. In 2022, it was announced that the site will be converted into a...

The history of Halloween is fascinating - thanks, in large part, to the Irish. From the system behind bobbing for apples to why we wear orange and black on Halloween, here are 10 of the most intere...

The short film "Boy Wanted," now streaming via the Irish Film Institute, is a silent story told with great skill and economy, capturing a crisp black and white snapshot of 1940s Dublin city and...

In "Return to Glennascaul," Orson Welles hears of a ghostly encounter in the Dublin mountains. "Return to Glennascaul" is now available to stream for free via the Irish Film Institute's IFI Archive...

Richard Harris was one of the most charismatic, versatile, and unpredictable actors to ever emerge from the Irish stage. Born on October 1, 1930, in Limerick, Richard Harris was as known for his...

Animating the streets and skies of Drogheda, Lú Festival of Light returns from 24th to 27th October 2025.. Turning the town into an open-air gallery, Lú Festival of Light is a vibrant celebration of...

Laoise, the pretty Irish girl's name that means 'radiance,' has been rising in popularity in Ireland.

Gaelic Park in The Bronx came alive for Celtic Clash, an enthralling night of amateur boxing featuring Irish and Irish American fighters.

The Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH) says that, following the acquittal of Soldier F, it will continue to stand by the Bloody Sunday families as they continue their fight for legacy truth.

It's the first time ever that Carrick-on-Shannon in Co Leitrim was crowned as Ireland's Tidiest Town. Read all of the SuperValu TidyTowns 2025 award winners here.

A Roscommon man's incredible journey and his passion project renovating an Irish castle to a luxury guest house, Cloontykilla Castle

Treat yourself to this tasty Irish Guinness, Baileys, and Jameson chocolate cupcake recipe - it's among our readers' favorites!

We know we’re American. But we also know that we wouldn’t be here unless our ancestors had left Ireland, and we want to honor that

Great, easy-to-prepare starter. These delicious potato cakes can be made ahead and reheated. This is a great starter and utilizes two of Ireland’s favorite foods – smoked salmon and, of course,...

A letter to the Cork Examiner published on this day in 1847 shines a light on the "nefarious" practice of "soul-jobbing" during the Irish Famine. 

Ireland is a land rich with mystery and myth with intriguing sites and stories. Here's a stop-by-stop guide to some of Ireland's most mythical historic attractions.

You can find a haunted pub to visit in almost every county in Ireland, but here is a rundown of the spookiest haunted Irish pubs.

A former fisherman's dwelling with one of the most famous views of Dublin is among the most covetable new entries to the property market.

Halloween's history is long rooted in Ireland. From the Celtic festival of Samhain to wearing black and orange, here are the Irish secrets behind the festivities.