Why the cult of St Brigid is attracting people from around the world to Kildare

Renewed interest in Ireland’s female patron saint is seeing pilgrims flock to St Brigid’s Well

Cambodia criticises Vice over images of Khmer Rouge victims altered by Irish artist

Media outlet removes article where smiles were added to the faces of some victims

Béarla, Punt, Fliuch: A history of Ireland in 10 little words

Our favourites from the Royal Irish Academy’s new book of 100 Irish words

I went in search of Ireland’s most troubled ghosts

A girl cried ‘murder’ in the dead of night and a table shook violently as a ghost tried to get in touch

Marking the Norman invasion of Ireland: 850 years and counting . . .

Invasion on May 1st, 1169, constituted one of the most significant events in Irish history

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A history of Ireland for outsiders: From Henry VIII to the Troubles

An overview of Irish history for the outsider, as Brexit and a possible hard Border nears

We should the end the myth surrounding Cancel Culture

Memeing of Life: Proven accusations are not actually enough to blacklist people

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Oscar Romero: one-time conservative who became a nation's social martyr

Late Salvadoran archbishop is to be canonised by Pope Francis on Sunday

Q&A: Conor Pope’s guide to Pope Francis’s visit

The World Meeting of Families explained and how it will affect transport in Dublin

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

Will the anti-Draghi put the PIIGs in their place?

Cantillon: Bundesbank hawk Jens Weidmann tipped to be next ECB president

Priced out of Dublin? Consider Naas

The fast-expanding Co Kildare commuter town offers family homes at prices you’ll rarely see in Dublin

Yes side gains edge in Australia’s marriage equality battleground

Early results from postal survey suggest Yes side would win in vote on same-sex marriage

Monument to Murder – An Irishman’s Diary about Dublin’s forgotten Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr