In this special live episode, recorded at the 2023 Hay Festival, Greg Jenner is joined by Dr Gillian Kenny and comedian Seán ...

Behind the shamrocks and gold-tipped rainbows, Ireland is packed with surprises—both in its history and in the ways it has ...

As they say in the Emerald Isle, 'Away with the fairies!' Here's the truth about leprechauns.

An Irish author discusses a couple of myths associated with Saint Patrick and how the figure's life was still amazing given ...

ATLANTA — Between Touchdown Jesus, “Win One for the Gipper,” Rudy, and, yes, even the forward pass, there are those who believe football wouldn’t quite be football without Notre Dame. With the ...

From the birthplace of St. Patrick to the color green, several popular myths actually have little to do with the true origins ...

The perseverance of the Irish people in maintaining their language, history and values created a world of oral tradition filled with both mythical adventures and practical wisdom Addie Foley Sheep ...

Christopher Friedmann is an award-winning journalist and has spent over a decade in journalism covering everything from wine & spirits to travel to music, finance, and technology. “It’s Paddy’s not ...

“Irish Grief: Traditions, Myths, and Mourning Practices” will feature Jennifer Muldowney, an acclaimed author and expert in modern funeral planning, who will explore Ireland’s rich and fascinating ...

There comes a certain point in the creative process when one throws their pen in the air and thinks “who even cares?” For most, this happens at their desk. For me, I was on a private-hire barge at ...