Usually translated as “lover of hounds.” It can also mean “high desire,” as derived from the Irish word “coachuhhar.” Conchobhar MacNessa was the king of Ulster; according to the legend, he was born ...

This name means beautiful, radiant or joyful, and likely derives from the Gaelic word ‘aoibh’ meaning ‘beauty’ or ‘pleasure.’ In Irish mythology, Aoife is known as the world's greatest woman warrior.

A grassroots Gaeilge movement is growing around Ireland and a revival of sorts is happening in our towns and villages. The rising popularity of the Irish language in recent years has been attributed ...

From That Small Island: The Story of the Irish is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS App, available on iPhone, Apple TV, Android TV, Android smartphones, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire ...

'Twas the week after New Year's and all through the house, not a creature was stirring ... except the mom taking down all the decorations, washing dishes, recycling Christmas wrapping paper and ...

Tributes have been paid to Irish strongman Pa O’Dwyer, who died on Saturday aged 40. The Limerick man held the title of Ireland’s strongest man a record five times, as well as being the second ...