Hy-Brasil was a phantom island off the west coast of Ireland, appearing on maps for centuries before vanishing — and some Galway fishermen still won’t sail too close to where it was last seen. Plus get weekly Ireland stories free in our newsletter.
Grace O’Malley (Gráinne Mhaol) was the Irish pirate queen who commanded 20 galleys, defied English rule in Connacht, and met Queen Elizabeth I in 1593 — and left with everything she demanded. Plus get weekly Ireland stories free in our newsletter.
From Danny Boy to The Parting Glass, these iconic Irish songs that make you cry carry centuries of longing, loss, and love in every note.
What Irish stew tells us about the country — a dish born from poverty, shaped by generosity, and still served in every pub in Ireland today.
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.
The Táin Bó Cúailnge is Ireland’s greatest ancient epic — a 2,000-year-old story of war, bulls, and heroism that shaped Irish culture and identity forever.
In 1937, every Irish schoolchild was given the same task: collect folklore from grandparents. The result was one of the world’s greatest cultural archives.
Ancient Ireland produced more gold jewellery than almost anywhere else on earth. Discover the lunulae, gorgets and Bronze Age hoards that still baffle archaeologists today.
In Ireland’s Gaeltacht regions, Irish is the language of daily life. Discover where to find them, what to expect, and why visitors fall silent.
Over 70 million people worldwide claim Irish ancestry but have never visited Ireland. Here is what actually happens when they come to find their Irish roots and family homestead.