Oral and folk tradition recount that St. Brigid made a cross from rushes or reeds to explain Christianity to the faithful in much the same way Ireland’s patron saint, St. Patrick, used a shamrock to ...

Everyone has their own special Christmas traditions that they look forward to, from the types of food they make to the activities they do with their loved ones. The holidays bring out the spirit of ...

In 2023, an unprecedented crowd of tens of thousands of mostly young people crammed inside and spilled out of the electric arena tent at the Irish music festival Electric Picnic to watch the Wolfe ...

While St. Patrick's Day celebrations often produce images of T-shirts donning "Kiss me, I'm Irish," leprechaun hats and pubs full of people, the holiday holds a deeper meaning. Here's a look at who ...

Support for Ireland’s membership of the European Union remains strong at 82% in 2025, according to the 12th annual European Movement Ireland Poll conducted with Amárach Research. While support for ...

With Christmas Day drawing near, Ireland confronts a new year frustrated by what has proved a persistent homelessness crisis. Official figures now report almost 17,000 people in Ireland without a ...

There's no Moher denying it: Rhode Island is one of the most Irish states in the country. With St. Patrick's Day just around the corner, Irish and non-Irish Americans alike are gearing up to celebrate ...