Ireland

Flag of Ireland
The Irish Tricolour is the symbol of an all inclusive and melting ground of Irish people of different traditions, ethnic origin, religion or political leanings, as expressed and enshrined in the constitution of Ireland...

Irish Baby Girl Names
If you are looking out for some really popular or unique Irish baby girl names, read on to see the list compiled below.

Famous Irish Sayings
Here are a few famous Irish sayings that reveal the ethos and nature of the Irish people.

Funny Irish Sayings and Quotes
Here are some funny Irish sayings and quotes which are guaranteed to make you smile.

Famous Irish People
Apart from the beautiful castles of Ireland and the graceful dance forms, there are many known personalities that have brought fame and glory to Ireland. Here’s a look at famous Irish people.

Irish Dance History
Graceful and full of vibrant energy, Irish dance has always been enthralling for years. Here’s a look at the history of Irish dance.

Irish Culture
Ireland is one such glorious place that has a rich history and culture along with beautiful landscapes. Read on to experience the different facets of Irish culture.

Irish Castles
The beautiful Irish countryside is full of luxurious and historical Irish castles, which draw visitors from all across the globe. Here’s a look at some of the popular Irish castles that remain to be a majestic testimony of the rich history of Ireland.

Irish Music
Music has always held a very important position for the Irish and Irish music has survived against all odds even today. Take a look at the brief history of Irish music and the various kinds of instruments that were used for the beautiful compositions.

The Fall and Rise of the Irish Language
In the past, being Irish meant more than just a state of mind. Like being French or German or Swedish, it meant that you spoke a certain language. Today, at least for some, that’s become true once again.

Irish Baby Names
Read on to find out a list of interesting Irish baby names and some of the most popular names of boys and girls.

Irish Sayings and Blessings
Here are some famous Irish sayings, quotes and Irish blessings collected for you.

The History of St. Patrick
Best known for "driving" the snakes from Ireland, St. Patrick was a humble priest who sought to extend Christianity to a country built on paganism.

Ireland Abolishes Thousands of Bizarre Colonial Laws
Irish Prime Minister Bertie Ahern has announced a plan to shrug off the last vestiges of colonial rule by going through the books and getting rid of thousands of archaic laws created centuries ago.

St. Patrick, the Patron Saint of Ireland
The newest converts to any enterprise are usually always its most fervent champions, and so it was with Maewyn.

Ireland Lead the Way After Mallett's Spirited Italians Fade
Six Nations: Ireland top the table after beating Italy 38-9

Ireland: Economic Crisis Brings Calls for National Unity Government
Henry McDonald: A grand coalition would entail Fianna Fáil's sharing power with their historic adversaries, Fine Gael – something the rank and file of both parties would undoubtedly find unpalatable

Trapattoni Tells Ireland He Must Play in Qualifiers to Go to Finals
Giovanni Trapattoni, the Republic of Ireland manager, has told the Manchester City midfielder Stephen Ireland he will not pick him for the World Cup finals if he plays no part in qualification

Irish Cuisine
The cuisine of Ireland can be dividend into two categories – traditional and modern. Modern are the dishes which are served in restaurants and hotels.

How the Us Played a Vital Role to Assist Powersharing
In this extract from his new book, Henry McDonald reveals the pressures that Bush's White House put on Sinn Fein

Seized Cocaine Was Bound for Birmingham
Haul worth more than £400,000 linked to Dublin-born crime boss now based in Midlands

Yacht Held at Port After Record Drug Haul
British man among three held by Irish police after discovery of £400m worth of cocaine

Dublin in Rendition Plea to Us
Irish government set to oppose Guantánamo Bay and torture during coming presidency

Stars Face Tax on Rural Irish Hideaways
Newly announced levy on second homes will affect locals and celebrity foreign owners alike

Ireland Set for Harshest Budget
Tax revenue forecast to fall for first time since 1922 as nation prepares to cut public spending

Banking Crisis Has Set Irish Government Against Eu
Henry McDonald: Up until last week, when at least one, and possibly two, Irish banks stared into the abyss, Brian Cowen and his cabinet in Dublin had been preoccupied with what to do about Europe

Ireland Puts Up €400bn to Protect Six Big Lenders
State to safeguard all deposits, bonds and debts for two years following huge share sell-off

Finding Irish Castles for Sale
It is possible to find an Irish castle for sale. If you are determined, patient, and have the resources, you can buy a castle in Ireland. If you do the research and are committed to the project, you can own a very special property!

Dublin Acts to Protect Savers From Credit Crunch Pressures
Finance minister raises guarantee level to show 'soundness and stability' of Irish banking system

Man, 24, Shot Dead in Dublin Bookmakers
Gardai hunt for gunman following 14th gangland-related murder in the Republic so far this year

Psychological Vetting of Would-be Priests Exacerbates Decline
Irish church's aim for quality over quantity means Mother Teresa would have been rejected, nun admits

Republic of Ireland County Guides
Thinking about moving to Ireland or maybe wondering where to go and stay on a visit to the Emerald Isle? Irish County Guides to help with tips and places to go in order to make your stay in Ireland more pleasurable and to suit your needs.

Ireland: Catholic Attacks on Eu Are Misplaced
Despite church fears, European Union has never threatened place of faith in Irish life and politics

Dick Roche: Irish Minister Calls for Repeat of Lisbon Treaty Referendum
Minister for European affairs says that Dublin government should go back to voters a second time

Salmon Fishers Demand a Seal Cull
Irish anglers, angered by a drop in fish numbers, want an end to the protected status of an old foe

Country Diary: The Burren, Ireland
Sarah Poyntz: Visitors to Ireland need to be very careful.

New Lisbon Vote Would Be Suicide for Cowen
Public would punish party if a second EU referendum is held, says poll

Ireland: Jail for Drug Gang Caught After Cocaine Smuggling Blunder
Cargo worth £345m recovered from sea after dinghy with wrong fuel capsizes

Call for Apology Over Sex Abuse Cases in Ireland
Abuse survivors' group, One in Four, say clergy should match Pope's strong words in Australia

Gangs Have Made Dublin 'like Chicago in the 1920s'
Preliminary study finds majority of drug dealers arrested on serious offenses are out on bail

Vast Reserves of Gold Discovered in Irish Hills
Clontibret to become Ireland's Klondyke as size of find and surging prices of gold promise huge profit

Ireland Under Pressure to Vote Again on Treaty
European leaders meet to decide how to respond to the defeat inflicted on their project by Irish voters

Lisbon Treaty: Pressure on Ireland for Second Vote
EU leaders urge remaining countries to push forward with ratification

Irish Voters Reject Eu Treaty
Commission president insists treaty is still alive after 'no' vote, but Luxembourg PM says it now cannot come into force next year

EU Powers Try to Isolate Ireland After Treaty Defeat
France and Germany plan to isolate the Irish while demanding that the reform treaty be ratified by the rest of the EU

Ireland Delivers Stunning Blow to Europe's Leaders
Treaty voted down 53.4% to 46.6%, throwing project of reshaping EU into turmoil

Neutrality, Abortion and Dustin the Turkey Threaten to Cause Irish Referendum Upset
Merkel's reforms at risk as Republic goes to the polls to ratify or reject the Lisbon EU treaty

Q&A: Ireland's Referendum on the Eu Reform Treaty
Henry McDonald explains the basis of Irish opposition to the EU reform treaty, and the implications of a No vote both in Dublin and in Brussels

Ireland Prepares to Pass Judgment on Eu Treaty
Michael White: A country of 4.3 million people, less than 1% of the EU total, holds the treaty's fate in its hands

Europe: Irish Parties Urge Voters to Back Eu Treaty
Ireland's prime minister, Brian Cowen, forms coalition days ahead of a knife-edge referendum

Irish Voters Likely to Sink Eu Treaty, Poll Shows
Latest opinion poll shows those intending to vote against the reform treaty doubling in recent weeks

Normal News is Good News
Leader: Peter Robinson is preparing to take over as the head of the devolved power-sharing administration at Stormont

EU Treaty Opponents Eye Irish Vote
High Court review to start on UK referendum over Lisbon reforms as Ireland prepares to go to the polls

Irish Leader Who Inspired and Repelled Dies at 80
Charles Haughey, who was prime minister of Ireland three times and renowned for his love of the good things in life, died at the age of 80 yesterday bequeathing a political legacy that will divide historians for generations to come.

Northern Ireland Policeman Survives Car Bomb Attack
An Irish republican armed group identified by the International Monitoring Commission last week as a major threat to the Northern Ireland peace process was today being blamed for an overnight bomb attack on a police officer

Extraordinary Final Odyssey Ends for Ireland's Finest Woman Writer
Tributes paid to the Irish author and journalist Nuala O'Faolain, who died at the age of 68 following a battle with cancer

A Wee Tale About the History of Irish Coffee
For several decades, Irish coffee has soothed the soul of many a weary traveler and connoisseur alike. Take a trip back in time as we look into this legendary beverage’s heartwarming history.

Ahern Observes History on Last Day As Pm
Paisley pays tribute to former foe at opening of Battle of the Boyne center

Ireland's Immigrants Return Home As Slump Sharpens Fear of Racism
As job losses and credit crunch starts to bite, migrant workers are feeling the strain, reports Henry McDonald

Country Diary: The Burren, Ireland
Sarah Poyntz This year marks my 21 years as a country diary scribe.

Irish Are Green When It Comes to European Semis But Don't Count Them Out
Shaun Edwards: For my money, there are several reasons why it's far from game over for London Irish

EU Migrants Living in Ireland to Be Allowed to Vote
Ireland is to allow tens of thousands of EU migrant workers to vote in national elections

Country Diary: The Burren, Ireland
Sarah Poyntz: Romance held them in its warm embrace.

Irish Prime Minister Ahern Resigns
Bertie Ahern announces he will step down at end of the month following inquiry into his finances, leaving finance minister as favorite to take control

Indy Guerrillas in the Irish Mist
Peter Preston on press and broadcasting: Denis O'Brien, who wants to take over Independent News and Media group, obviously thinks he can run it much better

Four Bbc Journalists Held in Irish Anti-terror Operation
Arrested reporters and researchers were meeting leading figures connected to the Real IRA

Film Sparks Storm Over Irish Poet
Supporters claim witch-hunt as TV documentary questions Cathal O'Searchaigh's relationships with young Nepalese men

The Only Way to Celebrate St Patricks Day - When Irish IDEAS are Smiling
Celebrate St Patricks day where the crack is good.

Irish Cardinal Attempts to Block Publication of Child Abuse Files
Two of Ireland's top Catholic clerics clash in court over secret church files

Irish Police Press for Taser Guns
Taser guns, whose use has been opposed by a number of human rights organizations including Amnesty International, are to be given to a limited number of officers in the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) this week

Model's Death Reveals Depth of Ireland's Cocaine Addiction
The death of Katy French, the model and socialite who had publicly battled cocaine addiction, highlights the widespread consumption of the drug in post-Celtic tiger Ireland, according to doctors and police

Building Plans Give U2 Hometown Blues
Critics say Foster design will ruin Dublin skyline· Band accused of ignoring impact of rising sea level

New Cardinal for Ireland
For the first time in Irish history, Ireland has three living Catholic cardinals

Country Diary: The Burren, Ireland
Sarah Poyntz: "A Garden is a love some thing, God wot!", wrote 19th-century poet Thomas E Brown.

Irish Police Arrest Former Ira Leader
The former commander of the IRA, Thomas 'Slab' Murphy, is due to appear in court today on tax evasion charges linked to money laundering and fuel smuggling.

Country Diary: The Burren, Ireland
Sarah Poyntz: There are no weasels in Ireland. This seems to be a sweeping statement, but of course I refer to our wildlife.

Irish Hooligans 'fuelled By Cocaine'
Police study reveals violent football fans use drug to increase aggression.

Irish Chief Changes His Tune and Turns the Spotlight on O'sullivan
Rugby World Cup: The Irish RFU will review Eddie O'Sullivan's role despite previous assurances for the coach.

Author Under Pressure to Name Irish Cabinet Minister Who Took Cocaine
An Irish government minister's confession in a new book that he snorts cocaine has prompted fevered speculation about his identity and led to demands that the book's author be arrested and even jailed if she fails to name him.

Hospital Car Park Sale Divides Nuns
Property developer plans to build luxury flats on prime land used for staff and patient parking.

Ireland Forced to Open Immigrant School
Dozens turned down by local Catholic primaries · Councilor warns of mini apartheid in seaside town

Country Diary: The Burren, Ireland
Sarah Poyntz: They came in a pack, the thieves, stealing everything they deemed to be of value.

Ahern Comes Out Fighting at Anti-corruption Tribunal
· Irish PM says his 30-year career has been bribe free· Media leaks based on fake documents, he declares

Country Diary: The Burren, Ireland
Sarah Poyntz: One of the best things about the Burren is the frequency with which we come upon small rock gardens.

Danes Say Sorry for Viking Raids on Ireland
· We are not proud of the massacres, says minister· Apology marks arrival of replica longboat in Dublin

Irish Troops to Keep Peace in Darfur for Un
Irish government sources confirmed this weekend that up to 200 Irish soldiers would join the newly proposed UN multi-national force to the war-torn Darfur region of Sudan.

M50 Gypsies Abandon Irish Dream
The roundabout Roma were lured to Dublin by relatives' empty promises of easy money.

Military Use of Airport Wrong, Says Irish Cleric
The Archbishop of Dublin, John Neill, has accused the Irish government of "moral compromise" in allowing hundreds of thousands of US troops to use Shannon airport while on transit flights to Iraq

Country Diary: The Burren, Ireland
During the recent rainy season I decided to take a quick walk up our back road, beyond Cappanawalla Mountain. By Sarah Poyntz

Landmark Swept Away in Irish Downpours
Torrential rains claim The Field's celebrated bridge - Country hit by flash floods, landslips and closed roads

Claddagh Rings of Ireland
Learn the background of Claddagh rings and how to wear them.

Ireland's Cocaine Coast
A recent bust in the 'Irish box' shows drug smugglers are ruling over the Cork shore.

Mass Sea Rescue Off Ireland As Squall Hits Junior Regatta
110 children plucked from sea off Ireland after squall capsizes 91 boats taking part in junior regatta.

From Asylum Seeker to Ireland's First Black Mayor in Seven Years
Independent politician fled Nigeria with family - 43-year-old hails country's swift transformation

Country Diary: The Burran, Ireland
I am somewhat wary of butterflies and moths. This wariness originated in upstate New York while following an Indian trail. I reported my sighting to Mary Ann of a butterfly, "large, wide wingspan, colored black, yellow and blue". By Sarah Poyntz

RAF Merlin Helicopter Door Falls on Air Show Crowd in Ireland
Three taken to hospital after accident in Ireland.

Ireland's Greens Relish First Role in Power
A radical program of green policies - slashing domestic electricity use, expanding renewable energy sources and reopening railway lines to discourage car usage - has been accepted by Bertie Ahern as the price of holding on to power.

Green Leader Resigns As Party Joins Ahern Coalition
Ireland's Green party voted overwhelmingly to enter a coalition government with Fianna Fáil last night, ensuring that Bertie Ahern will gain a third successive term as prime minister.

Greens Vote on Ahern Coalition
After eight days of intensive negotiations, Ireland's Green party last night announced that it will support a Fianna Fáil coalition government led by Bertie Ahern.

NYC Construction and Manhattan Contractors welcome the Irish
NYC Construction and Manhattan Contractors welcome the Irish and some June Manhattan Leisure NYC information

Country Diary: The Burren, Ireland
This morning I sat on our garden bench facing the stile that leads into our front field. This gives an excellent view of the bay, Ballyvaughan Bay within Galway Bay. By Sarah Poyntz

Sinn Fein's Hopes Dashed in Irish Elections
Just three weeks after forming an historic coalition with Ian Paisley in Northern Ireland, Sinn Fein has suffered a demoralizing electoral setback in the Irish Republic.

Boost for Ahern As Ireland's Labour Leader Hints at Deal
Taoiseach could retain power in new coalition - Vote count expected to take several more days

Irish Elections: Political Parties
Precis of the main political parties contending the Irish elections.

Irish Elections: Key Players
Profiles of leaders of the main parties contesting the Irish elections.

Irish Voters Go to the Polls
After four weeks of campaigning that adorned the nation's lampposts with grinning personality posters and revealed Taoiseach Bertie Ahern's taste in interior decor, polling stations opened their doors today to Ireland's three million registered electors.

Row Over Sinn Féin on Eve of Irish Vote
A row over whether Sinn Féin is politically acceptable as a potential partner in a new coalition government has dominated the closing stages of Ireland's general election campaign.

A Boom Too Far: Irish Go to Polls As Country Struggles With Success
With vote on a knife edge, shortage of school places - and Ahern's attic ladder - are key campaign issues.

Buying and Transferring Irish Number Plates
Irish number plates provide an interesting and cheap option for people looking to buy car number plates. Great combinations such as WIL, GIL and CAZ number plates are all available can be easily be transferred onto DVLA registered vehicles. This article explains the transfer process and gives examples of classic Irish number plates.

Irish Teenager Wins Abortion Fight
A pregnant Irish teenager won her high court battle in Dublin today to be allowed to travel to Britain to have an abortion.

Irish Judge Stirs Up Abortion Debate By Ruling 17-year-old Can Travel to Uk for Termination
Miss D tells of shock at scan that showed no head - Case is about travel not termination, says court

Irish Police Cannot Stop Girl Leaving for Abortion
Ireland's police force has warned the country's health service that it has no powers to prevent a 17-year-old girl obtaining an abortion abroad, the high court in Dublin heard yesterday.

Irish Court Battle Over Teenager's Abortion Right
'Tragic case' reignites call for constitutional change - Doctors say brain impaired baby would live only days

Migrant Workers Credited With Irish Economy Boost
Immigrants now make up almost one in 10 of the Irish Republic's population, according to a new study that suggests the foreign influx has significantly boosted Ireland's 'Celtic tiger' economy.

Ireland: Irish Eyes
10 free trivia questions and answers about Ireland...

Country Diary: The Burren, Ireland
He has such delightful curls on his forehead. He has taken up residence in the field next to ours. His offspring often lie beside him. By Sarah Poyntz

A United Ireland is Being Created By the Lure of Cash
By the standards of the past, today's elections - and the prospect of a DUP-Sinn Fein government - are like a lunatic fantasy. By Jonathan Freedland

Drink! Footy! Girls! It's the Father Ted Fest
Scores of apparently inebriated priests, the odd pope and cigarette-puffing nuns converged on Inis Mor off the west coast of Ireland at the weekend.

History Laid to Rest As Dublin Welcomes Old Enemy
It was a huge moment, steeped in symbolism and history, but the reception to God Save The Queen as England took the field at Croke Park yesterday sent out a clear signal - let's move on. Euan Ferguson on a day Ireland buried its past.

Country Diary: The Burren, Ireland
It was riding the air between two very high, snow-capped mountains, its great wings scarcely moving, its breast gold and bronze in the sun. By Sarah Poyntz

Ireland Pledges to Pour Millions Into Reviving North
Whole island covered by republic's six-year plan - Tiger economy to boost out-dated infrastructure

'Boozer Bus' to Save Irish Pubs
A minister has proposed late night public transport for patrons of Ireland's declining rural pubs to save the drinking houses from ruin. The idea, dubbed "buses for boozers", is awaiting ministerial approval.

Dublin Imam Takes on the Fanatics
A Muslim cleric is taking a stand against those who preach Islamic extremism in Ireland and think that the cult of the suicide bomber is noble.

Country Diary: The Burren, Ireland
Stormy weather and there I was, surrounded by frills, flounces, fringes and furbelows. By Sarah Poyntz

Irish Number Plates
Irish number plates provide a cost effect solution to owing a private registration number and are becoming increasingly popular with motorist from all over the UK. Irish number plates are dateless and can therefore be assigned to any vehicle regardless of age.

Country Diary: The Burren, Ireland
Up we went, the first 15 minutes of our climb being the most difficult - it seemed almost vertical to me! By Sarah Poyntz

Irish Duo Dish Out the Dirt and Rake in the Dollars
Where there's muck there truly is brass, as two businessmen who are selling dirt to the Americans have found.

Ireland's Bishops Voice Opposition to Lowering Age of Consent
Ireland's Catholic bishops have condemned legislative proposals to reduce the age of consent to 16, warning that it will reduce sexual activity to being "something trivial".

Country Diary: The Burren, Ireland
Au revoir the Burren. Such variety of landscape in a drive of less than two hours! We went from our limestone, karst Burren to the richer farmlands of south Galway, past the great Lough Corrib ...By Sarah Poyntz

Why Irish Homeowners Are '21st-century Serfs'
A new book on who owns the land of this planet has found that it is the state rather than private Irish individuals which has ultimate control over the ground where homes stand.

Gardaí­ Break Up Shell Protest in County Mayo
A sit-down protest by environmental activists trying to stop Shell building a gas terminal in County Mayo was broken up by police yesterday in the latest clash over the future of Ireland's Corrib gas field.

Ireland's British Embassy Hosts Same-sex Couples
The British embassy in Dublin is hosting civil partnership ceremonies for gay couples because same-sex unions are not legal in Ireland.

Irish Town to Vote on Re-adoption of English Name
A referendum to decide whether a remote fishing port formerly known as Dingle can readopt its anglicised name has become a battleground for the future of the Irish language. The row comes as preparations are made for Irish to become an official language of the European Union next year, despite the fact that no qualified interpreters have yet been recruited.

Country Diary: The Burren, Ireland
I was sitting on a stone in the little deserted village of Formoyle, above the Caher river in Lochrann, known locally as the Khyber Pass. The village was abandoned in 1848 during the great famine.

The Courts Are Starting to Accept That the War Against Iraq is a Crime
In Britain and Ireland, protesters who have deliberately damaged military equipment are walking from the dock. By George Monbiot

Brothers Ask for Return of Land Used for Park and Playground
A former equerry to Princess Diana is seeking possession of a public park, a children's playground and a bus station in Ireland built on land leased nearly a century ago by his wealthy ancestors.

Irish Pm Says Sorry Over Payments Scandal
The Irish prime minister, Berite Ahern, today apologised to Ireland's parliament for taking secret payments from businessmen when finance minister in the early nineties.

Ahern Apologises for Accepting Cash 'help'
Ireland's prime minister, Bertie Ahern, apologised yesterday for receiving €50,000 (£34,000) from business friends in Dublin and £8,000 from a dinner engagement in Manchester in the early 90s but insisted he had broken no rules or tax law.

What Next After Ahern's Worst Week?
He came to power as the common man with no interest in the trappings of power. But the revelations that he accepted thousands in loans have damaged Bertie Ahern. Now Fianna Fail must decide if the Taoiseach is a liability or an asset. Ireland editor Henry McDonald reports.

Irish Pm Tells Dáil of 'smear' Over Loans From Friends
The Irish prime minister, Bertie Ahern, answered questions in the Dáil yesterday, the day after admitting he had failed to pay back €50,000 (£34,000) to a group of close acquaintances.

Irish Pm Defends Taking Cash Gifts From Friends
· Ahern received €50,000 during marital separation · Taoiseach insists neither law nor code broken

Ryder Cup: Ireland's Open Arms Welcome the World
Golf: Mike Selvey witnesses a foot-stamping opening ceremony including the Ballesteros of Celtic music.

Country Diary: The Burren, Ireland
Visitors often exclaim and indeed tourist brochures confirm their first impression of our Burren: "It is a lunar landscape." Well, I've never been on the moon but, if I remember accurately, the first visitors to it were in a state of unceasing levitation. By Saral Poyntz

Outspoken Justice Minister to Be Ireland's Deputy Leader
Michael McDowell, Ireland's combative justice minister, was confirmed as leader of the Progressive Democrat party today, signalling an early start to the country's general election campaign.

Justice Minister to Lead Progressive Democrats
Michael McDowell, Ireland's combative justice minister, was confirmed as leader of the Progressive Democrat (PD) party yesterday, signalling an early start to the republic's general election campaign.

Vanishing Trick for Ireland's Second Homes
· Houses can sink into ground when not in use · Fears over environmental impact of building boom

Irish Invade Berlin for Buy-to-let Flats
One investor group has paid €40m and plans to splash out millions more.

Irish 'in Denial' Over Threat By Al-qaeda
Irish society is in denial over the threat of Islamic fundamentalist terrorism on its soil, an expert in counter-terrorism has warned.

One in Six Irish Drivers Has Not Passed Test
One in six of Ireland's motorists has never passed a driving test, partly because many exploit a dodge enabling them to use a provisional licence for years, Dublin's transport officials have warned.

Country Diary: The Burren, Ireland
I could scarcely believe my eyes but there it was resting on a long grass blade by Lough Murree, close to the sea at the Flaggy Shore. By Sarah Poyntz

Duke of Devonshire in Dispute Over River Rights
A dispute over a scenic weir on a popular salmon fishing river has set the Duke of Devonshire at odds with Ireland's fish conservation policies.

Country Diary: The Burren, Ireland
Our walk began badly. We came upon visitors who were dismantling one of the glories of our Burren - a stone wall, a normal single wall. The stones were being loaded into a car. By Sarah Poyntz

Bog Discovery Hailed As Ireland's Dead Sea Scrolls
Irish archaeologists are celebrating the discovery of their own Dead Sea scrolls after a bulldozer unearthed fragments of a psalter that may have lain in a bog for more than 1,000 years.

Irish Gangsters' Bodies Buried in Spanish Warehouse, Say Police
· Missing men shot in head from close range · Member of rival gang gave tip-off over location

Irish Privacy Law Provokes Anger
A leading media lawyer has described Ireland's proposed privacy law as 'repugnant' and a threat to press freedom on both sides of the Irish Sea. By Lisa O'Carroll.

Ireland to Reform Libel Laws
The Irish government has announced plans to reform defamation legislation and create a new privacy law that have far-reaching implications for the UK press. By Lisa O'Carroll.

Country Diary: The Burren, Ireland
A perfect day in June - warm, sunny, and the still air scented with wild flowers and grasses - and we were walking Lochrann, known locally as the Khyber Pass, on one of our annual pilgrimages to see on Mount Elva's flanks the ...By Sarah Poyntz

Irish Stamp Pays Tribute to Somme Dead
Ireland has publicly acknowledged its British military past by issuing a stamp commemorating, for the first time, those who died at the battle of the Somme in 1916.

Ireland Threatens to Search Us Planes
Random inspections may be carried out on US aircraft, the Irish government has warned, after a handcuffed and manacled marine was discovered by cleaners on board a military charter flight at Shannon airport.

Ireland Moots Searches of Us Military Planes
Random inspections may be carried out on US aircraft, the Irish government has warned, after a manacled marine was discovered by cleaners on board a military charter flight at Shannon airport.

Irish Leader Who Inspired and Repelled Dies at 80
Charles Haughey, who was prime minister of Ireland three times and renowned for his love of the good things in life, died at the age of 80 yesterday bequeathing a political legacy that will divide historians for generations to come.

If We Knew More About Ireland, We Might Never Have Invaded Iraq
Loach's film about the Irish independence war is being rubbished because it tells the other side of the occupation story. By George Monbiot

Country Diary: The Burren, Ireland
I thought of making an expedition to the Rine, that arm of land jutting out into the sea, a little peninsula, part of which lies opposite the house. By Sarah Poyntz

It takes this long time to perfect a good whiskey
The origins of Irish whiskeys. The origin of Irish whiskey is a little cloudy, no one is actually sure when it was 1st created, it is ...

Guinness - It Tastes So Good
Guinness is one of the finest things Ireland has to offer, here’s the history…

Church Deal Falters in Asylum Crisis
Church of Ireland negotiators pulled out of attempts to end the hunger strike by Afghan asylum seekers occupying a Dublin cathedral. As the seven-day crisis deepened, a settlement that would have ended the protest was said to have been rejected by Irish authorities.

Irish Troops and Tanks Salute Easter Rising
· Thousands in Dublin to mark 1916 rebellion · Politically sensitive event revived after IRA ceasefire

Country Diary: The Burren, Ireland
It was 5.30am and I stood watching the space between Cnoc an Bhoirnin (Hill of Rock) on the Flaggy Shore and Abbey Hill above ruined ...By Sarah Poyntz

Country Diary: The Burren, Ireland
In one of the hundreds of caves which honeycomb our Burren, archaeologists have excavated human and animal ...By Sarah Poyntz

Country Diary: The Burren, Ireland
He used hair gel to make his hair stand up, probably to give an impression of ...By Sarah Poyntz

Concerns Grow in Ireland Over Use of Shannon Airport As Us Military Stopover
· 330,000 US troops passed through airport in 2005 · State denies knowledge of CIA rendition flights

Priest Who Fathered Child Prompts Celibacy Debate
The Catholic Church in Ireland faced calls for an open debate on the compulsory celibacy of priests yesterday after a 73-year-old curate retired when it emerged he had fathered a child.

Country Diary: The Burren, Ireland
One of my favourite walks, especially after a few winter storms, is on our local beach, Bishop's ...By Sarah Poyntz:

Country Diary: The Burren, Ireland
As I write she may be resting at or departing from the Canaries. She was caught in a lobster pot and brought back to Dingle, Co Kerry, where she was fitted with a satellite device, powered by a ...

Ireland's Nomads Expose a Racial Divide
Widening social divisions in one of the world's richest countries have triggered conflict.

Country Diary: The Burren, Ireland
It is always a pleasure to ramble in our Burren's small villages, although there is seemingly little to...

Country Diary: The Burren, Ireland, and France
Inhabiting a cloud-capped tower leads to unusual encounters. From our abbey tower in Mayenne, France, Mary Ann and I overlooked....

Rise and Rise of Dublin's Vicious Drug Lords
Dark side of Ireland's economic boom is the growth of high-octane gangsterism.

Country Diary: The Burren, Ireland
There I was at 6.30am and down our drive hopped a magpie, seemingly harassing the back of what looked like a pine marten, which was moving very slowly, injured perhaps.

Irish Abortion Law in Human Rights Court
Three Irish women who travelled to the UK for abortions are taking Ireland to the European court of human rights for preventing them from terminating their pregnancies in their own country.

Ireland in Extradition Row Over Return of Colombia Three
Three republicans who secretly returned to Ireland after going on the run in Colombia, where they were convicted of training Marxist rebels, are unlikely to face extradition, legal experts said yesterday.

A United Ireland is Inevitable
The inexorable pressure of economic reality will end partition. Roy Hattersley

How a Backstage Farce Nearly Ruined the Abbey Theatre
Irish cultural flagship almost bankrupted amid infighting, incompetence and overspending.

Jailing of Irish Villagers Sparks Anger As Farmers Defy Shell in Battle of the Bog
Support swells for opponents of gas pipeline imprisoned for contempt of court.

Ireland May Abandon Tax Exemption Scheme for Creative Writers
Ireland, the land of saints, scholars and scribes, still nurtures a guilt complex for banning and exiling its greatest literary names.

Five Teenage Girls Killed As Irish School Bus Overturns
Multiple vehicle collision in County Meath leaves five teenage girls dead.

Five Teenage Girls Are Killed As Irish School Bus Overturns
Multiple vehicle collision in County Meath leaves five teenage girls dead.

Ireland Knocked Out of Eurovision Final
It is not clear how Terry Wogan is going to cope with this, but it was revealed last night that Ireland will not appear in the final of the Eurovision song contest for the second time in three years.

Irish-Americans Open Hearts - and Bars - to Adams
But historic support for IRA is undermined by recent events.

Ireland Ends Speed Quirk
It is a quirk which has befuddled motorists visiting Ireland for many years. Distance signs are measured in kilometres - but speed limits have always been displayed in miles per hour.

Et Tu Keano? Or Mick? Curtain to Rise on a World Cup Legend
It was a conflict that tore Irish families apart and plunged the nation into civil war. No, not the 1921 partitioning of Ireland, but the Roy Keane/Mick McCarthy spat at the last World Cup.

Irish Cream Rises to the Surface
Horse Racing: Paul Carberry is the wild child of the pack. He takes daring to a new level, writes Clare Balding.

Irish Trio 'have Fled Colombia'
Sinn Féin members were last night on their way to Colombia as Interpol joined in the hunt for three men linked to the IRA who are on the run from police.

Irishmen in Hiding Jailed for 17 Years
A Colombian judge yesterday overturned the acquittal of three Irishmen charged with training Marxist rebels and sentenced each to at least 17 years in prison.

FAI 'indifferent to Anti-racism Plan'
The embattled Football Association of Ireland has come under fire from another quarter this weekend: anti-racist campaigners.

Ireland Leads World for Quality of Life
Ireland is easily the best country in the world to inhabit, according to a quality of life survey which relegates the United Kingdom to a second-division ranking.

Pardon Plea for Irish Volunteers Shot in Trenches
Relatives appeal to Blair over soldiers who suffered rough justice in first world war.

Search Continues for Missing Irish Fisherman
The search continued last night for a fisherman missing in the Irish Sea after his crewman was found floating in a life raft nine miles off the Isle of Man. A large-scale search was launched on Wednesday afternoon after two fishermen from County Down went out to check a line of lobster...

Decision Due on Hill of Tara Motorway
Archaeologists say 'heart and soul of Ireland' is threatened.

Irish Judge to Rule on Gay Marriage Rights
A lesbian couple yesterday launched a high court challenge against the Irish government's refusal to recognise their marriage, in a case that could have implications for thousands of cohabiting couples in Ireland. Catherine Zapaonne and Louise Gilligan appeared in the high court in Dublin...

Dublin May Trade Roots of Its History for a Modern View
Plane trees that survived Easter rising may be cut down as city tries to create a cafe culture plaza.

Sex-change Husband Fights Irish State Ban
Russian businessman born a woman battles to overcome official 'prejudice' in Ireland which refuses to recognise his marriage.

Bigley Given Irish Passport in Move to Sway Captors
The Irish government issued a passport to Iraq hostage Ken Bigley in the hope that the country's long history of conflict with Britain might sway those holding him. The government planned to scan a copy of the passport for screening on the Arab television network al-Jazeera last night...

Ireland Tries to End Its Love Affair With Drink
Rise in prosperity blamed for increase in alcohol-related accidents and deaths.

Glamour in Demand As Irish Strip Inhibitions
Ireland's first-ever nude and glamour model agency has opened for business, marking another milestone in the country's sexual revolution. Just over a decade ago glamour adult magazines like Playboy and Penthouse were banned from sale in the Republic. Now with Irish people more open about...

Ireland Named As Latest Atlantis
A geographer has claimed that Atlantis, first described by the Greek philosopher Plato as sinking under a tidal wave 12,000 years ago, was actually Ireland.

Irish Police Seek Racist Emailer
Dublin City Council has shut down a bulletin board on its website because of racist comments posted there in advance of the citizenship referendum. Garda officers are investigating the individuals behind the xenophobic messages posted on the board. A council spokesman said there...

Ireland Votes in Favour of Curbs on Citizenship
Ireland has massively endorsed its government's plans to strip African and eastern European children and their parents living in the republic of Irish citizenship. The electorate appeared yesterday to have backed the removal of the right of parents of Irish-born children to become...

Rejoyce... Irish Mps Save Festival
Irish MPs rush through emergency legislation which will prevent James Joyce's grandson from suing the government and the National Library over an exhibition which displays 500 pages of Joyce manuscripts.

Rejoyce ... Irish Mps Save Festival
Irish MPs rush through emergency legislation which will prevent James Joyce's grandson from suing the government and the National Library over an exhibition which displays 500 pages of Joyce manuscripts.

Ireland is on the Move - But Where To?
The country that was once Europe's poor man and then its wunderkind suspects its role is about to change again.

Doorstep Racism Rattles Irish Labour
Irish Labour is facing a racist backlash in the local and Euro elections, a senior party member has admitted. Liz McManus, Labour's deputy leader, said party workers had encountered racist sentiment on the doorsteps in certain parts of Dublin and beyond. The Wicklow TD said...

Diplomat Blames Irish Media for Hatred of America
The Irish media have been accused of helping to fuel the anti-American hatred that led to the suicide attacks on 11 September, 2001. Retired American diplomat George Dempsey has claimed sections of the Irish press and broadcasters share the responsibility for what happened in New York and...

Philately Gets Irish Post Office Nowhere
The Irish postal service has been drawn into the super-heated politics of the eastern Mediterranean after producing a new EU stamp that transforms chubby Cyprus into slim-line Crete. The service claimed it had used "artistic licence" to reinterpret the island's shape...

Ireland Pays for Safe Release of Three Republicans in Colombia
The Irish government is to pay £11,500 to secure the freedom of three Irish republicans cleared of training Marxist guerrillas in Colombia. Niall Connolly, Martin McCauley and James Monaghan were this week acquitted of training leftwing guerrillas in the art of urban warfare. They...

Irish Smoking Ban Puts Tempers on Trial
From Monday prison cells and psychiatric wards will be the only workplaces where you can light up.

Ireland Considers Health Warnings on Alcohol
Health warnings on alcoholic drinks could be introduced this year in the Republic of Ireland, the Irish government said yesterday.

Votes Crisis Hangs Over Ireland's Eu Presidency
Ireland's prime minister, Bertie Ahern, played down expectations for a speedy end to the EU's constitutional crisis as he took over the union's presidency yesterday. Dublin is also promising to improve relations with the US and a "snappier" approach to EU business as it will be in charge...

Ireland's 'little Voice' Will Resonate
The celtic tiger's EU presidency will be the best advertisement to small countries of the benefits of joining, writes Angelique Chrisafis.

Irish Chew Over Gum Mess Levy
The Irish government plans to clean up its streets with a tax on chewing gum, polystyrene burger cartons and cash machine receipts. The new levy, which will add 5-10 cents (3-7p) to the price of a packet of gum, could save the public purse up to €8m (£5.6m) a year and will help...

Ireland Will Get to Vote on Eu Treaty
Ireland will get a chance to endorse or reject the controversial new European Union constitution. A referendum on Valéry Giscard d'Estaing's grand project for EU unity will be held in the Irish Republic within the next 18 months, The Observer has learnt. Last night the...

Ireland to Overtake Finland on Prices
Ireland is about to overtake Finland and become the most expensive country in the 12-nation eurozone, a government report warned yesterday.

Mystery of Irish Address at Centre of Fraud Scandal
It is France's largest-ever fraud scandal with tentacles stretching around the globe. But now the trail of corruption in the Elf-Aquitaine affair has led to the heart of the Dublin's financial establishment and the Georgian grandeur of Fitzwilliam Square.

No-frills Aer Lingus lops off its tailfin shamrock
It has already axed food, alcohol and most in-flight frills. Now Aer Lingus is getting rid of the trademark shamrock from the tailfins of some of its aircraft.

Irish authors
Multimillionaire businessman Philip Green has apologised to the Irish for suggesting that they are illiterate. Here, we profile 10 top Irish wordsmiths he may have forgotten.

Labour leader warns of Irish 'one-party state'
Pat Rabbittee has accused Fianna Fail of turning Ireland into an incipient one-party state. The Labour leader also confirmed that the party might have to review its anti-war stance if the UN Security Council endorsed military action against Iraq.

Irish bishop was forced to quit by Vatican
Brendan Comiskey, the former Bishop of Ferns, did not choose to resign last April but was forced out of his job by the Vatican. The revelation is contained in a follow-up to the BBC documentary Suing the Pope, which precipitated one of the biggest ever crises in the Catholic Church in Ireland when it was screened last March.

Irish protest military use of Shannon airport
Almost 2,000 protesters gathered at Shannon airport yesterday afternoon to object to the US military using the facility to transport arms.

Irish ayes smile on a bigger EU
It was a moment of triumph for Bertie Ahern. Getting the Irish to vote Yes to the Nice treaty has removed a huge hurdle from the path to EU enlargement, and it made him the toast of Europe.

Ireland Votes Yes to Europe
As Irish voters ratify the Nice Treaty at second attempt, Henry McDonald says the vote will have major implications for Eastern Europe, but also for Irish politics north and south of the border.

Europe awaits poll verdict of the Irish
The eyes of Europe turned expectantly to the Republic of Ireland yesterday as its citizens turned out to vote on whether to ratify the Treaty of Nice, paving the way for European expansion.

Over Tirish Results Show Major Swing to Yes
Europe moved closer to fuller integration after voters in the Irish Republic appeared to have backed the Nice treaty on European Union expansion by a substantial majority.

Irish Voters Urged to Turn Up for Their Date With History
Turnout may be deciding factor in crucial poll on EU.

Ireland gets that not so nice feeling
Ireland's voters go the polls tomorrow. The issue looks straightforward: whether to approve the Nice treaty, blueprint for expansion of the European Union. But the Irish have already given Nice the thumbs-down and some question why, 16 months later, they are being asked again.

Irish likely to back Nice treaty
Irish voters look likely to support the enlargement of the EU in their referendum tomorrow, according to an opinion poll which shows support for the "yes" vote firming up.

End of the Irish Affair
If Ireland selfishly votes against EU enlargement, it will convulse Europe and be treated as a xenophobic pariah. What if Ireland votes "no" tomorrow? Europe watches with trepidation as the Irish vote again on the Nice treaty, admitting another 12 states to the EU. What if the answer is no again?

Irish Set to Vote for Eu Expansion
Ireland is poised to vote Yes in the referendum that will allow up to 100 million eastern Europeans into the EU. A series of opinion polls published in the Irish Republic today are expected to show a growing majority in favour of the Nice treaty. But supporters of European Union...

Irish Keep Europe Guessing on Enlargement
Light drizzle is falling as Sean Cowen pounds the pavements in the Dublin suburb of Tallaght, clutching leaflets and canvassing support for a No vote when Ireland holds its crunch European referendum next week. Suppertime clatter can be heard on the doorsteps where the street-smart Sinn...

Poll boosts hopes of Irish 'Yes'
Ireland could still scupper the plans to enlarge the EU by 10 members when its referendum is held later this month, but there were signs yesterday that the Yes camp may be heading for victory.

Europe's Future 'rests in Irish Hands'
Nothing less than the future of Europe will be at stake when Ireland holds its referendum on the Nice Treaty next month, the man charged with finalising the negotiations for an historic unification of the continent has warned. To the EU commissioner for enlargement, Günter Verheugen,...

Irish bribe buster to seize cash of developers
New corruption bureau will force builders who gave politicians 'bungs' to cough up. Property developers who gave 'bungs' to corrupt Irish politicians like Ray Burke will have to reimburse the state with hundreds of millions of euros.

Irish woman's grief for deported Kosovar fiance
Lynn Connolly and her Kosovar boyfriend were determined to show everyone they were marrying for love, not money. Rather than rushing into a register office for a quick wedding, thus guaranteeing Xhemajl Namoni's future in Ireland, the couple decided to get engaged, to save up for a house and to get long-term employment.

Ireland Set for Second Eu Poll
Irish voters face a month of intensive campaigning and a crucial vote on the enlargement of Europe after Bertie Ahern's government yesterday announced that its long-awaited second referendum will be held on October 19. Mr Ahern's decision on the date for a second Irish vote on the EU's...

Threat across the water unites the Irish
The Irish prime minister, Bertie Ahern, half his cabinet and the leader of the opposition Fine Gael, Enda Kenny, visited the Rainbow Warrior, the Greenpeace flagship, in Dublin before it set sail to wish the crew and the Irish peace flotilla well in their protest against nuclear shipments.

Irish neutrality is guaranteed
EU leaders formally backed Irish neutrality last night, in a bid to help the Dublin government win a referendum on the Nice treaty which is vital to allow the union to expand.

Irish leave them green with envy
Hospitals in the Irish Republic were last night braced for a rash of "exuberance-linked" injuries after the country's football team kept alive their dreams of World Cup glory with a crucial victory over Saudi Arabia.

Ireland Reach Second Round
Ireland booked their place in the last 16 of the World Cup thanks to goals from Robbie Keane, Gary Breen and Damien Duff. Keane and defender Breen - who is without a club after being released by Coventry - each scored with a sweet volley, and Duff made sure of second place in Group E with...

Backlash left Irish writer in fear
Dramatist tells of 'extraordinary' reaction to satirical work about political corruption in Ireland.

Irish Bad News Goes Right Up to Pm
The full scale of Ireland's obsession with the captain of their national football team, Roy Keane, became clear last night when it emerged that the Irish prime minister, Bertie Ahern, has become involved in efforts to resolve the acrimonious row between Keane and his manager, Mick McCarthy...

Keane Reportedly Booted Out of Ireland Squad
Roy Keane is believed to have been sent home from the World Cup following his criticism of the Republic of Ireland's preparations. The Republic and Manchester United captain pulled out of the squad on Tuesday only to have a change of heart. However, Irish squad...

Ian Black Inside Europe: Looking for Irish Ayes
Dutch voters have swung the old continent another few degrees to the right and a new European crisis could be looming following Bertie Ahern's victory in the Irish general election.

IRA men win seats in Irish election coup
Sinn Feinn was heading for a historic breakthrough in the Irish Republic general election last night with the prospect of winning up to five seats as Bertie Ahern's ruling party strengthened its grip.

Irish Voters Go to Polls
The Irish prime minister Bertie Ahern's bid to be re-elected got under way today as polling stations opened for the Irish general elections. As voters went to the polls, Sinn Fein was optimistic that it could achieve its best-ever election result in the republic's parliamentary elections...

The Irish Elections
The Irish prime minister, Bertie Ahern, and his Fianna Fail party are expected to win Friday's general election. Mark Oliver looks at an election dominated by the 'Bertie factor'.

Sinn Fein 'is like Le Pen' claims Irish Labour
The leader of the Irish Labour Party, Ruairi Quinn, has launched a blistering attack on Sinn Fein, comparing the IRA's political wing to Jean-Marie Le Pen's National Front, writes Henry McDonald.

Ahern Declares Date for Irish Elections
The Irish Republic will hold its general election on Friday May 17, the Irish prime minister, Bertie Ahern, announced today. Mr Ahern made the announcement on the steps of Government Buildings in Dublin, before travelling to the official residence of the Irish president, Mary McAleese, to...

Abuse inquiry urged as Irish bishop quits
Allegations against paedophile priests have convulsed the Catholic church in Ireland this month, forcing the resignation of the long-serving Bishop of Ferns, Dr Brendan Comiskey, and further undermining trust in the hierarchy.

Support Eu Expansion or Risk Its Future, Commissioner Tells Irish Voters
The European Union's historic expansion into the post-communist east will be delayed if Irish voters again fail to back the Nice reform treaty, the union's commissioner for enlargement, Günter Verheugen, said yesterday. The Irish govenment is expected to hold its second referendum on...

Another Ireland
Gary Younge: The republic has been transformed socially over the past decade. But its political culture has lagged behind.

Irish Reject Tougher Abortion Law
The Irish Republic yesterday rejected a government proposal to tighten the country's strict anti-abortion regulations by the narrowest of margins - less than 1%, or just over 10,500 votes.

Irish Abortion Referendum Defeated
The Irish government's referendum bid to amend the constitutional ban on abortion was defeated today. The voting in yesterdays poll was 618,485 in favour of the government motion with 629,041 against. The Irish prime minister, Bertie Ahern, and his cabinet - with the...

Ireland's New Green Tax is in the Bag
The last free plastic bag has been handed out in Ireland. From this morning shoppers will have to pay 15 cents (9p) at supermarket checkouts and stores for each one used. The plastic shopping bag levy - known in the republic as the "plastax" - has been introduced to combat the problem of...

EU Deal Lets Irish Fishermen Off Hook
The biggest fishing vessel in the world, the Atlantic Dawn, with nets twice the size of the Millennium Dome, has been registered as a merchant vessel by the Irish government to avoid EU fishing regulations designed to preserve stocks. The European commission has launched two European...

Ireland's Villain Recast in a New Light
Satire based on Haughey's notorious career divides Dublin.

Euro Consigns Irish Pound to History
Dublin officials' relief at smooth end to currency.

Irish Bank Names Suspected Us Fraudster
Allied Irish Banks today named a foreign exchange trader who has gone missing in a suspected $750m (£530m) fraud in the US as John Rusnak. A bank spokeswoman said that Mr Rusnak, an American in his 40s, was the trader at the bank's Allfirst subsidiary, based in Baltimore, Maryland, who...

'Dr Death' Tells of Role in Irish Suicide
Irish police will seek the extradition of two Americans paid by a Dublin woman to be witnesses to her suicide if they refuse to return to Ireland for questioning about her death. Gardai want to interview the prominent euthanasia campaigner the Reverend George Exoo, and his assistant...

Irish eyes are smiling
Irish eyes were smiling this week, after the election of a new president for the European parliament showed that a small country on the very edge of the continent could punch far above its weight. Congratulations flowed thick and fast for Pat Cox, a former TV journalist from Limerick,...

Irish liberal picked to head European parliament
Hoping to raise the profile of the European Parliament, MEPs have chosen the Irish liberal Pat Cox as president of the EU's only directly-elected body. Mr Cox, 49, fought three ballots against a Scotsman, David Martin, the candidate of the socialist group in the 626-member Strasbourg...

Irish golden boy leads race to add some sparkle in Strasbourg
Under the crystal chandeliers of one of Brussels' finest hotels, champagne is flowing for a crowd of well-heeled Europeans toasting the rising star tipped to shine in one of the continent's top political jobs. The Irish economist Pat Cox is the favourite to become president of the...

Hunt begins after Irish find eight refugees dead
Irish police have launched an international investigation into the deaths of eight refugees, who are believed to have suffocated inside the freight container in which they were smuggled into the country. Three of the victims were children. Five survivors - a woman and four men - were...

The Great Famine In Ireland, 1845-1849
The potato was the principal source of nutrition for the vast majority of the poorer classes because this crop produced more food per acre than wheat and could also be used to generate income.

The Easter Rising In Ireland, 1916
One of the main and lasting effects of the Great Famine of 1845-47 was emigration.

The Children Of Lir: An Irish Legend
There was a time in ancient Ireland when the people believed in magic and in druids and spells.

The 1798 Rebellion In Ireland
The last decade of the 1700s was a most important time in Irish history. Republicanism and Loyalism both found real...

Saint Patrick
The Patron Saint of Ireland was born into either a Scottish or English family in the fourth century.

Saint Brigid: The Other Irish Saint
Although Saint Patrick is known worldwide, Ireland does have a female patron Saint: Saint Brigid.

Padraig Pearse: An Irish Nationalist
Patrick Pearse was born in Dublin, on November 10, 1879 to an English father (he was a sculptor) and an Irish mother.

Michael Collins: An Irish Rebel
Michael Collins was born in Cork in 1890. He attended school and then worked as...

Irish Christmas Traditions
Ireland, like most countries, has a number of Christmas traditions that are all of its own.

Irish Citizenship
Getting Irish Citizenship has a number of advantages.

A Brief History Of Ireland
A brief history of Ireland from 3000BC

Eamon Devalera: An Irish Leader
Eamon DeValera was one of the most important figures in the history of Ireland.

Grace O'malley: Gaelic Warrior Princess
Ireland's contribution to female heroines includes the 16th-century Grainne Ni Mhaille who was known as...

Cuchulainn: The Hound Of Ulster
There was a time in Irelands history when chivalry and chieftainry ruled the land.

Brian Boru: The Last Great High King Of Ireland
The line between Irish Legend and Irish Myth have often been blurred, especially as the...