George Clooney, whose ancestors emigrated from County Kilkenny in 1857, recently took his first trip to Ireland over Easter (which he spent with the Irish rock star Bono) and stopped by Jimmy Kimmel Live! to share the tale."I'd never been to Ireland," the actor told Kimmel, who also has Irish ancest …

From spontaneous sessions in lamp-lit pubs, to megalithic concert halls filled with tens of thousands of people, Ireland has something for every music lover to enjoy. If you’ve ever wondered where the best places to experience Ireland’s rich musical culture might be, take a glance at our list of top …

Approximately eight miles (12 km) off the coast of Portmagee in southwest Kerry, the Skellig Islands rise from the sea, majestic twins of stone climbing towards the sky. These two craggy islands are not only home to a variety of seabirds who nest primarily on Little Skellig; the larger Skellig Micha …

Before Christianity reached the shores of Ireland around 500 A.D., the beliefs and the practises of the Celtic people echoed those of many others in the rest of Europe. During this time, it was common to worship not one, but many gods, and routinely pay homage to their mercy and might at various poi …

With visitors coming from worldwide to see Ireland, it's no surprise is an enchanting land where legend and reality mingle in the written word of its famous authors. it’s now your turn to discover the mystique and charm of the Emerald Isle while discovering the literary attractions of the area. When …

The showdown that was the battle of Clontarf took place on 23rd April 1014, Good Friday. This battle was the greatest battle to take place in Ireland and has been forever marked in Irish history as among the most famous events.In the clash that took place in the break of dawn, Brian Boru, the High K …