A secret map of Ireland's coastline played a crucial role in taking down a powerful alliance of pirates that had based itself in the southwest of Ireland in the 17th century.

From RTÉ Radio 1's The History Show, writer Mary Russell tells the story of how the very first Ordnance Survey maps of ...

Edinburgh will host the Grand Depart of the 2027 Tour de France, as well as the Tour de France Femmes, marking the first time the historic race ...

While traditional religious practices may be on the decline, pilgrimages — meditative, multi-day hikes — are experiencing a ...

On the calm waters of Lough Derg in Ireland, the small Station Island is home to one of the toughest pilgrimages in the world ...

St. Patrick may be Ireland’s most famous saint, but a new biography for young readers sheds light on another great Irish holy ...

In 1847, 24-year-old Matilda Joyce fled disease, death and despair in Ireland, believing that she would be delivered to the ...

The rescheduled Kilbarron Terryglass Historical Society talk on mapping the homes of those buried in Kilbarron Church of ...

Minister for Sport Patrick O’Donovan TD, and Junior Minister Charlie McConalogue TD, have today paid tribute to Team Ireland athletes following a historic European Indoor Championships in Apeldoorn, ...

Gregory Alldritt said what France did in Dublin was 'not something normal' after earning a historic win. Republicans unveil plan to avoid government shutdown. This is what’s in it ‘Easily one ...

Ennistymon Community School are preparing for their shot at history this afternoon. They will be in action against St Clare’s of Manorhamilton in the All Ireland Senior C Post Primary Schools football ...

Mary Robinson, Ireland's first female president and a former United Nations ... "She redefined the literary canon to include women's voices and those on the margins," the 80-year-old added. The ...