The North Tower of Dunluce Castle is said to be haunted by Maeve Roe MacQuillan, imprisoned by her father more than four centuries ago. Here is what history and legend tell us about her fate.
The meaning, origin and story behind the Irish girl name Treasa. How to pronounce it, where it comes from, and why Ireland loves it.
The best pubs in County Dublin according to Ireland’s biggest pub poll of 2026. See the current rankings and cast your vote.
Ten of Ireland’s loveliest towns to picture a slower, sociable retirement in, from painted harbour villages on the Atlantic to medieval towns with the river running through the middle.
How an estimated 200,000 Scots-Irish emigrants from Ulster shaped the American Revolution — and the founding fathers they produced, from John Barry to Charles Thomson. Plus get weekly Ireland heritage stories free in our newsletter.
Dunlough Castle at Three Castles Head in West Cork is one of Ireland’s most isolated medieval ruins — perched on 100m cliffs above the Atlantic. Here’s everything you need to know to visit.
Ireland is experiencing its hottest May on record with temperatures forecast to hit 30C. Here are the best beaches, lakes and wild swimming spots to enjoy Ireland’s record heatwave right now.
In 1588, a Spanish galleass carrying over 1,300 men wrecked below Dunluce Castle in County Antrim. Only nine survived. The gold recovered from the Girona is on free display in Belfast.
Ireland’s public HSE system, Medical Card eligibility, private insurance costs, and what Medicare won’t cover — everything American expats and retirees need to know about healthcare in Ireland before they move. Plus get weekly Ireland stories free in our newsletter.
Discover why millions around the world carry a love for Ireland — from diaspora homecomings to first-time visitors who never quite forget the place.
Dingle’s colourful shopfronts are not a marketing gimmick — they are the result of centuries of independent choices by traders and landlords. Here is what the colours actually tell you about one of Ireland’s most distinctive towns.