The North Tower of Dunluce Castle is said to be haunted by Maeve Roe MacQuillan, locked there by her father four centuries ago. Here is her story.
Every Christmas morning in Ireland, thousands of people plunge into a freezing sea. Discover the story behind Ireland’s beloved Christmas swim tradition.
The ancient Tír na nÓg legend tells of Oisín, who rode to paradise across the sea — and lost everything when he tried to come home to Ireland.
An Irish trad session has unwritten rules that nobody puts on a sign. Here is what visitors need to know before sitting down.
Dublin’s early house pubs held a special licence to open before 7am — for market porters, dockers, and night-shift workers who needed somewhere warm before the rest of the city woke up.
The Great Blasket Island was home to more than 150 Irish-speaking people. In 1953, the last 22 left forever — discover the extraordinary world they left behind.
Discover why the full Irish breakfast is so much more than a plate of food — and what eight simple items reveal about Ireland’s culture and identity.
Discover the haunting truth about Ireland’s most famous spirit — the banshee follows specific Gaelic families and wails before a death. Here’s what she really is, and who she follows.
Discover what the patterns on Irish dancing dresses really mean — from Celtic knots to spirals — and why competition costumes can cost thousands of pounds.
Dublin’s famous painted doors carry a story most visitors never hear. Discover the true history behind the Georgian doors — and what they really say about the city.
Master choux pastry at home with Chris from The Irish Baker Abroad. Four ingredients, crisp hollow shells, perfect éclairs every time — plus tips to avoid flat or soggy results.