A genealogist warned Irish officials in 1995 that some claims about Bill Clinton’s Irish ancestry appeared to be “based largely on fantasy”, ahead of a historic visit by the then-US president. In late ...

The West Kerry side will contest the All-Ireland intermediate final this weekend after losing the 2004 senior decider.

IT began, really, when I went home for the wedding of a niece, and noticed that all the male guests were wearing kilts. This fashion made an ...

History came to life in a vibrant and fascinating manner when the fourth annual commemoration of the epic O’Sullivan Beare march was hosted in Newmarket on New Year’s Day. Conchobar O’Sullivan and his ...

Irish history has had many famous moments that changed the country and the people forever. Explore the incredible towns and ...

Who topped the Irish music charts in 2025? Data published by the Irish Recorded Music Association shows a "particularly ...

When the Anglo-Normans invaded Ireland in the 12th century, their military superiority and use of castles to hold conquered territory ensured rapid advancement. By the late 13th century, they ...

Medieval legend claims that an Irish race called the Fir Bolg originated from Greece. What does evidence reveal about this ...

Irish people have historically looked to the natural world to forecast the weather and make sense of their surroundings.

The first members of what would later become Iran’s fearsome revolutionary guards were trained in a quiet village outside ...

Former Sydney player Colin O'Riordan has created history by becoming the first Irish senior coach of an AFL or AFLW club. O'Riordan, who played 34 AFL games for the Swans between 2016 and 2022, has ...