The conjecture that the Irish, like the other inhabitants of the British Isles are of Hebrew extraction has for many ...

About 40 people braved a cold but sunny Monday morning to celebrate the start of Irish Heritage Month with the raising of the ...

The origins of the Irish language can be traced back to the 4th century AD, when it evolved from a common Celtic language spoken by the ancient Celts who lived in Ireland. The Irish language ...

The miraculous origin of the spring at Lourdes in France is well-documented, but in Ireland, there are about 3,000 holy wells ...

By Soncirey Mitchell Reader Staff Due to the Irish diaspora and humanity’s love of drink, St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated worldwide with green-themed decorations and pints of Guinness. Since most ...

It survives today in the name of a number of organizations such as the Ancient Order of Hibernians. When Ireland was partitioned in 1921 by the Anglo-Irish Treaty, the southern 26 counties were ...

The writer Eoghan Harris reminded me recently that the ancient Irish considered February 1 the first day of spring, not today, a month later. Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Belfast ...

Every year on March 17, people around the globe celebrate St. Patrick's Day with festive parades, lively music, and, ...

While Celtic identity has been used by French revolutionaries, German opponents of Prussia and various other political movements, it has never really taken off ...

SECOND MONDAY OF LENT: St. Patrick, Missionary Bishop to the Celts of Ireland, 461 ...