The Independent Orange Order has elected a new imperial grand master – an Englishman who is both a former Liberal Democrat ...

During the Great Famine, over a million Irish people died while food was exported under British rule. This wasn’t just ...

This quietly satirical speculative novel tells a story of metamorphosis, but feels insulated from real ecological crisis ...

Glenn Cashion, a cousin of Bruce Springsteen, will appear at an author talk and signing for "My Irish Heart" Jan. 7 at the ...

Irish people have historically looked to the natural world to forecast the weather and make sense of their surroundings.

History tells us who we are and how the past has shaped us. This is a commonly expressed truism, but in Ireland’s case, our ...

Ulster University lecturer Dr Conor Heffernan examines Ireland’s hidden strength culture and our modern fitness boom ...

On February 11th, 2026, New Ross will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Dunbrody’s launch.

When a devastating blight struck the potato crops, it unleashed a famine of unimaginable proportions, leaving a profound ...

Irish history has had many famous moments that changed the country and the people forever. Explore the incredible towns and ...

Protestants made up 10% of the population of the Irish Free State when it gained independence in 1922. Fast forward to the 2011 census and the figure was a little under half that at 4.27%.

This is what the Defector staff read and enjoyed in 2025. The Trials of Gabriel Ward Murder Mystery Series, by Sally Smith ...