Located in the province of Connacht, Roscommon takes its name from the Irish ros, meaning a “wooded hill,” and Comán, the name of the abbot who founded the first Christian monastery there in 550. It is the birthplace of many notable Irishmen, including first President of Ireland, Douglas Hyde, and a …

Part of the fun activities when you are out for a summer trip to Ireland is doing shopping for both gifts and items that you need to enjoy the summer holiday more. If you're looking to add a bit of Irish flair to your summer, ShamrockGift.com has the best selection of Celtic souvenirs and gifts, clo …

To put it plainly, the mythology of Ireland is comparable to a large, colorful Celtic knot — that is, beautiful, overflowing with meaning, and very often nigh-impossible to untangle. Timelines blur; facts seem to flip; characters that seemed to have a concrete home in one story dart like white rabbi …

Historically, the Irish provinces were a group of kingdoms with squishy shifting borders and rich history and culture. Modern Ireland has four provinces: Leinster in the east, Connacht in the west, Ulster in the north, and Munster in the south. Every Wednesday this June, we're bringing you our trave …

County Waterford in the southeast of Ireland is known best for its Viking past and Norman monuments. Waterford City, founded in 914 by Viking settlers, is officially the oldest city in the country, but the name is a bit of a misnomer. Waterford, it turns out, actually comes from the Norse word Veðra …

Once upon a time, a man responded to a king’s request for help—and found himself becoming king. Although he was forced to walk a fine line between honoring the king of his homeland and fulfilling his responsibilities to his new land, he managed to hang on to power and thwart his enemies. This man wa …