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

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

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 ...

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 ...

Documentary series in which anthropologist Alice Roberts and archaeologist Neil Oliver go in search of the Celts - one of the world's most mysterious ancient civilisations.

Welcome to Ireland's Ancient East, a vast playground of incredible history, compelling characters and, yes, beautiful green pastures. Comprising 17 counties that lie east of the River Shannon and ...

"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 ...