Heritage & Ancestry

From Dublin’s St Stephen’s Green to Galway’s Eyre Square, discover Ireland’s finest city squares and public spaces worth lingering in on a sunny afternoon.

Ireland’s shape is harder to describe than you might think. This practical guide covers the island’s dimensions, coastline, peninsulas, and the comparisons that actually help people picture it.

From the Mizen Head arch bridge in Cork to the 1920s Ardnacrusha hydroelectric dam on the Shannon, Ireland’s engineering landmarks are worth going out of your way to see.

Every one of Ireland’s 32 counties has a distinct identity, culture, and local pride. But which county would shout the loudest? We rank the top contenders — from Cork’s fierce civic pride to Galway’s creative voice — and explain what makes each one worth visiting.

Discover how to use the 1926 Irish Census and other free records to trace your Irish ancestors back to their exact house, townland, and county — plus get weekly Ireland stories free in our newsletter.

Scottish and Irish accents are both instantly recognisable — but they are very different. Here is what actually separates the two, from vowel sounds to regional variation across Ireland and Scotland.

The meaning, origin and story behind the Irish girl name Ríonach. How to pronounce it, where it comes from, and why Ireland loves it.

Discover the Tuatha Dé Danann — Ireland’s divine race of ancient gods. Their treasures, their battles, how they became the fairy folk, and where to find their legacy today.

Dreaming of starting a new life in Ireland? From ancient villages to wild Atlantic coastlines, discover what it truly feels like to call Ireland home.

Dublin, Cork, Galway, or a town nobody’s heard of — a practical guide to choosing where to settle in Ireland, with honest trade-offs on cost, jobs, and quality of life for each option.