The Rock of Cashel: Brian Boru’s Throne and the Story Behind Ireland’s Greatest Battle
Discover the Rock of Cashel, seat of Ireland’s Munster kings and Brian Boru’s ancestral throne — plus get weekly Ireland stories free in our newsletter.
Irish Culture
The Story Behind Treasa: Ireland’s Beloved Irish Girl Name
The meaning, origin and story behind the Irish girl name Treasa. How to pronounce it, where it comes from, and why Ireland loves it.
Why So Many of America’s Founders Were Irish: The Ulster Connection
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.
The Story Behind Nuala: Ireland’s Beloved Irish Girl Name
The meaning, origin and story behind the Irish girl name Nuala. How to pronounce it, where it comes from, and why Ireland loves it.
Why Ireland’s Most Feared Warriors Were Required to Be Poets Before They Could Draw a Sword
Ireland’s legendary Fianna warriors had to memorise twelve books of poetry before they could draw a sword. Discover the impossible tests, strict code of honour, and places to visit where Fionn mac Cumhaill’s warrior-poets once roamed — plus get weekly Ireland stories free in our newsletter.
The Night Cromwell’s Army Refused to Cross the River Corrib — and What the Locals Say They Saw
In 1652, Cromwell’s soldiers besieged Galway for nine months — but local folklore says one night crossing the River Corrib stopped them cold. — plus get weekly Ireland stories free in our newsletter.
The Story Behind Eimear: Ireland’s Beloved Irish Girl Name
The meaning, origin and story behind the Irish girl name Eimear. How to pronounce it, where it comes from, and why Ireland loves it.
The Story Behind Sorcha: Ireland’s Beloved Irish Girl Name
The meaning, origin and story behind the Irish girl name Sorcha. How to pronounce it, where it comes from, and why Ireland loves it.
Ireland’s Traditional Music Artists Keeping a Living Tradition Alive
Ireland’s traditional music scene is thriving, and a new generation of artists are sharing its magic with the world. From the close-harmony folk of Ye Vagabonds — the Carlow brothers who swept three RTÉ Folk Awards — to the otherworldly fiddle of CaoimhĂn Ă“ Raghallaigh and his 10-string hardanger d’amore, these musicians carry centuries of Irish culture in their fingertips. Dublin quartet Lankum are reinventing what folk can sound like, while beloved singer DaoirĂ Farrell keeps the great tradition of Irish vocal music alive with rare emotional directness. Discover the Irish traditional artists and session musicians worth following right now — and join 64,000 fellow Ireland lovers who receive our free weekly newsletter of hidden gems and cultural stories.
Irish Heritage Researchers & Archivists Bringing Ireland’s History to Life
From podcast studios in Waterford to the vaults of the National Archives, a remarkable group of Irish heritage researchers are bringing Ireland’s past to life for a global audience. Discover the historians, archivists, and storytellers who are making Irish history accessible, emotional, and endlessly fascinating — and why their work matters for everyone who loves Ireland. Get their stories straight to your inbox with our free weekly newsletter, loved by over 64,000 readers.
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