Chris Rea could clearly recall the moment he no longer wanted to be a pop star. It was July 1986 when he was opening for Queen at Slane Castle in Meath. The singer, who has died at age 74, had come of ...

Over the years, Kim has reflected on what she felt was a difficult childhood for Ireland, especially after she and Alec finalized their split in 2002 after nine years of marriage. "Divorce is hard on ...

The wildfires that regularly ravage much of southern California were what convinced Bill Hillyard and his wife Anne to move to west Cork in 2020. “One day we were out in our garden and it was snowing ...

Ireland is known for its lush green countryside, "forty shades of green", friendly people, and of course, ancient history reaching back 8,000 years. There's little wonder there are so many castles and ...

The Seanchaí Irish storytellers were the epitome of entertainment in ancient Ireland, holding the keys to Irish folklore, myth, and legend. Seanchaí (shan-a-key) were traditional Irish storytellers ...

From the Cliffs of Moher to lesser-known towns, islands, and mountains, here's where to go on your next trip to the Emerald Isle. Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience ...