Many pagan Celtic traditions from medieval times were incorporated into Marian veneration, the most notable of which was the ...

Ancient DNA and protein analysis reveal that modern Old Irish Goats are closely related to Bronze Age populations. This ...

This time-lapse video from Tourism Ireland unearths some of the historical wonders from the east coast of Ireland. The short film “Dawn to Dusk in Ireland’s Ancient East” gives viewers the chance to ...

Ireland’s Ancient East is a journey through 5,000 years of history, myth, and breathtaking landscapes. From the prehistoric tombs of Brú na Bóinne to medieval castles and monastic valleys, each stop ...

This time of year, I often run across articles proclaiming Halloween a modern form of the pagan Irish holiday of Samhain – pronounced SAW-en. But as a historian of Ireland and its medieval literature, ...

On May 1, 1794, Trinity College Dublin entered a new era. In the wake of the Catholic Relief Act of 1793, Catholics were ...

From ancient monastic ruins in Glendalough to windswept lighthouses and Dublin’s revolutionary streets, Ireland’s heritage sites tell stories that span centuries. Expert guides, immersive experiences, ...

“I was drunk from the feet up,” said Colm Oates, laughing. We were sitting in the corner of his Belfast pub, The Garrick, as he recalled his first taste of poitín. “I tried to stand, but my legs ...