Irish Interest

Over 7500km long, the Irish coast is a complex fringe where land and sea meet. No part of Ireland is more than 100km from the coast and over half the...

This beautifully illustrated diary contains some of the finest paintings from the National Gallery's permanent collection. Featuring 52 carefully reproduced paintings in a week to view format, this diary highlights...

Two hands clasp a heart, a crown poised above. For centuries, the Claddagh ring has been a global talisman of love, loyalty, and friendship, its origins steeped in romantic folklore....

Until the early eighteenth century, life for the majority of people in Ireland had not changed greatly since the Middle Ages, but then the pace of change began to accelerate....

Following the great response to The Book of Weather Eye in 2008, Anne McWilliams, wife of the late Brendan McWilliams, has compiled this further selection of his articles. Chosen from...

Ballsbridge, the 'embassy belt' at the leafy heart of South Dublin, is home to Royal Dublin Society (RDS), the British and American embassies, the Aviva Stadium, and an array of...

Immerse yourself in the world of Ireland's ancient magic.Drawing on the faded pages of his great-granduncle Fantasius's notebooks, John Farrelly reveals the secrets of the Irish Faerie folk. From legendary...

Sell the cow, buy the sheep, but never be without the horse!From the mythical stallions of legend to the thoroughbreds of today, horses and ponies have been part of the...