IrishCentral Contribturo Ethan Rooney takes a look at how Ireland's cultural roots are being brought to the fore of modern-day contemporary life.

Celtic society in England was female-focused 2,000 years ago, a genetic study of Iron Age skeletons reveals. DNA analysis of dozens of ancient burials uncovered a community whose lineage could be ...

Long before Halloween existed, 31 October held a special significance for the ancient Celts in Ireland, Scotland and the Isle ...

The genomes of a 5,200-year-old woman and three 4,000-year-old men yield clues about the founding of Celtic populations. Jef Akst was managing editor of The Scientist, where she started as an intern ...

"Dara" comes from the Irish word "doire," meaning "oak ... their connection to nature and their ancestors. The Celtic shield knot is an ancient symbol of protection. This knot entails a square ...

Patrick O'Donovan, Minister for Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport, is encouraging members of the public to ...

Ireland’s Ancient East is full of myths and legends ... century tends to be tangled up with the pre-existence of the Celtic goddess of agriculture with the same name. (Sometimes spelled as ...

St. Brigid's Day, celebrated on February 1st, honors both the Christian saint and the ancient Celtic goddess Brigid. It marks the beginning of spring in Ireland and highlights the festival's deep ...