From ancient monastic settlements to windswept beaches and vibrant island communities, these offshore gems offer an ...

Names tell the story of a place — what’s important to a culture, what history it chooses to commemorate. In Ireland, names are especially political, reflecting centuries-old tensions between the ...

It’s not uncommon to hear an Irish name and wonder what the meaning is behind it. In general, Irish names are inspired by places or things in the Irish language. Names like Shannon came from the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. County Donegal lies in the north-west of Ireland Parker lives, for at least part of the year, in an unassuming cottage with her ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Credit: Vipersniper / Getty Images Explore Cahir Castle, featured in popular TV shows and movies including The Tudors and ...

Whether you're embarking on a once-in-a-lifetime tour across Ireland or just visiting the country for a short trip, Condé Nast Traveler's list of "The 19 Most Beautiful Places in Ireland" reveals the ...

To mark St. Patrick's Day, we've gathered some of our best photo galleries of the Emerald Isle. Tour some of the most beautiful scenery with the gallery above, then scroll down for a look at Ireland's ...

The walk has been deemed totally "magical" (stock image)(Image: John Piekos via Getty Images) Many people relish a good walk, particularly when the weather is pleasant, and there are several ...

TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. About the Archive This is a digitized version of an article from The Times’s print archive, before the start of online ...