You might, for instance, want to learn some Irish phrases and words to avoid coming across too touristy by wishing someone a ...

Sir, – Further to recent correspondence (October 19th and 23rd), “Value for money”, “Completely unacceptable”, “We are putting money back in people’s pockets " and “Lessons have ...

Sir, – To Felix M Larkin’s list of iconic Irish phrases (Letters, October 19th), might we add “Boom and boomer”, “Digout”, “Soft landing”, “Bailout”, and “The troika has come ...

But why is it specifically 'Irish'? Like many idioms and phrases, the origin of the term probably doesn't actually trace back ...

True friendships are a wonderful thing to have during the best times and especially the worst times. There is an old saying which says if you are friends with a person for more than seven years ...

He developed a distinctive keyboard interpretation of Irish tunes that blended with his own compositions, which contained traditional Irish idioms and encompassed jazz and classical influences. He ...

Ireland has voted decisively in a referendum to reform the country's strict abortion laws, which had effectively banned all terminations. It was Ireland's sixth referendum on the issue, and the ...

Explore collection items related to Ireland and Irish American history and heritage. Learn how a chance encounter and the Smithsonian Folklife Festival helped launch a revival of Irish American music.

‘We are really ambitious’ – Irish-run connectivity firm VEI Global expects revenue to hit up to €6m this year ...

Voters in the Republic of Ireland have overwhelmingly voted against amending the Irish Constitution. Proposals to alter wording in the constitution to include families which are not based on ...

Support for Sinn Féin has hit a new low after several damaging internal scandals, according to the latest polling average. It comes as speculation builds that Taoiseach Simon Harris will call an ...