Ireland’s Neolithic passage tomb cemeteries combine mythology, astronomy, and monumental engineering. Focusing on sites such as Loughcrew, this explores folklore, solar and cross-quarter alignments, ...

The houses feature two ‘fronts’ but the widely accepted story about why they were built in this unique style has been ...

As the number of people in Northern Ireland needing palliative and end of life care continues to rise, Dr Catherine Doherty ...

Inspired by the late Manchán Magan, LIAM ALEX HEFFRON journeys through the forgotten names of his native Mayo and rediscovers ...

Twenty-five years on, Ireland is still living with the consequences of mistaking rapid growth for lasting economic success ...

Irish names are one of the hottest trends for new parents in recent years, albeit hard to pronounce on the first try ...

Celebrities are known to give their children unique names, and 2025 delivered on the moniker front. Stars from Rihanna and ...

Although approximately one in 10 people in Ireland is thought to have Dyslexia, it remains one of the most misunderstood neurodivergences. Generations of children have been raised on the idea that if ...

When it comes to the food industry, urban legends abound. Here, we examine some widely shared, but false, claims about McDonald’s beef – and give you the chance to put your patty-cooking skills to the ...

Take a walk along some of Europe’s highest sea cliffs. Sliabh Liag boasts terrific and terrifying views of the wild Atlantic ...

This timeless baby name is rising in popularity thanks to its rich heritage, meaningful origins and beautifully strong yet ...

It’s a highly original work informed by a keen jazz sensibility – and Snowpoet’s finest album to date. The prolific and ...