Dr Pat O’Callaghan ‘the greatest all-round athlete in the world’
America at Large: He signed on to something in the US more showbiz than sport
Trinity College to move 750,000 books during restoration of Old Library
Disasters at other historic sites ‘focused minds’ on need for €90m Dublin project
Man jailed for mugging former hurler and beating him with crutch
Seamus Troy had to get 12 staples in his head after attack in Cork city centre, court hears
Striking Lough Derg mansion with UL connections returns for €925,000
Four-storey home in Killaloe, Co Clare, built for UL president in 1990s
Homeless woman in serious condition following Cork assault
Woman (37) found unconscious with serious head wound suffered bleed to brain
Phoenix Park in lockdown: Buzzing with wildlife
Conor Pope discovers why the birds seem to be singing louder during the pandemic
‘Guinness isn’t black’: What I learned at Ireland’s most-popular tourist attraction
Patrick Freyne gets a masterclass in marketing on a tour of the Guinness Storehouse
Irish nationalist links to the rise of baseball in America
Baseball was seen as a potential Irish nationalist tool to dull the lingering influence of cricket
Ross O’Carroll-Kelly: ‘Fock England!’ they shouted passing actual England fans
The three boys experience that landmark moment: their first rugby international
Fintan O’Toole: The first murky, inglorious shots of the War of Independence
The Soloheadbeg ambush of 1919 was as much a strike at Sinn Féin as at Britain
Bumper early entry for Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta
Figures augur well for a repeat of 2009 when popular event attracted a record entry
10 great foodie pubs – where you can also stay the night
More people are staying at pubs where the hospitality extends beyond the bar
Seven wonders of Ireland’s historical world
While we’re all familiar with high-profile places like Glendalough and Newgrange, there are 750 less well-known heritage sites around Ireland, all worth a visit. Here’s a taster of just a few of them
Brian Boru didn’t save Ireland from the Vikings
History exaggerated the Battle of Clontarf – one of many misconceptions about Vikings
Patrick Freyne: ‘We are a nation of alcoholic, backside-baring stoics with mother issues’
Carrolls Irish Gifts shops are as apt a symbol for contemporary Ireland as anything else
How to trace your Irish family history: a step-by-step guide
It’s easier than ever to trace your ancestry, using online church records to DNA kits
Battle of Clontarf: It’s a mathematical question
Centuries-old debate continues as social media analysis used to explore Viking-Irish strife
Follow in the footsteps of the kings and queens of Ireland
New self-guided tours take in lives of our chieftains, kings and pirate queens
Father’s Day: My father before he was a dad
Malachy Clerkin, Amy Huberman, Una Mullally and more on their fathers as young men
20 hidden treasures around Ireland
Visit Druid sites, kayak past Viking settlements or see a lamb being born
What’s your county’s claim to fame?
A cure for leprosy? The Connemarathon? The home of Botox, or Viagra? Birthplace of the MGM lion? Whatever its claim to fame, know your county’s bragging rights
A history of Ireland in 100 great quotes
From ‘Dress suitably, and buy a revolver’ and 'A terrible beauty' to 'We all partied'
50 Irish graves to visit before you die
If you like to commune with the ghosts of the famous in haunting surroundings, Ireland has enough burial places to last you a lifetime
Roddy L’Estrange: Fury tempts Vinny to make a bad call
Misfortune for Angie in tennis final sees her devoted husband lose the plot
Spirit of adventure is erupting in Iceland
The landscape may be barren but you’ll never visit a place where Earth feels so alive
Roddy L’Estrange: All’s well that ends well as shocked Vinny sheds tears of joy
Stint promoting famous Clontarf landmark finishes on a real high note for burly busman
Six Irish attractions make Lonely Planet list of top sights
Temples of Angkor named world’s top must-see destination in guidebook list of 500
Christine Dwyer Hickey: Looking for the heart of Armagh
‘In the hotel bar, late in the evening, four middle-aged men cautiously crossed the floor’
Killarney to be rebranded as hub for spiritual tourism
Chamber of commerce aims to capitalise on town’s many spiritual associations
Views to the lighthouse in Howth for €1.695m
Cova Baily in Howth is a dormer bungalow with sweeping views across Dublin Bay
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Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Common Ground
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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