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Wine
fromTravel + Leisure
3 days ago

This European Country Is the Ultimate Whisky Destination-Here's How to Explore it

Scotland is the premier destination for whisky, renowned for its unique flavors shaped by local landscapes and traditions.
#ireland
Travel
fromCN Traveller
1 week ago

7 wonders of Ireland for 2026

Ireland offers seven magical wonders, blending stunning landscapes with rich cultural heritage, ideal for travelers seeking both popular and lesser-known destinations.
fromHoodline
2 days ago

Sixth Avenue Closed For NYC Tartan Day Parade

The parade is slated to step off at 2 p.m., with thousands of pipers, dancers and spectators expected to pack a roughly ten-block route.
NYC LGBT
Women
fromIndependent
3 days ago

Sligo return to their fortress, Carlow keep up momentum and Galway's bid for double - GAA storylines for the weekend

Tribeswomen aim for a double in ladies football and camogie leagues as championship season begins.
fromMedievalists.net
5 days ago

Norway Invests Millions to Preserve Medieval Sites - Medievalists.net

"The ruins from the Middle Ages are part of our common history. With these grants, we are strengthening the work that makes it possible to preserve them, not only as historical traces, but also as living sources of knowledge for both researchers, craftsmen and local communities."
History
London music
fromIndependent
6 days ago

Leaving Cert stress-busters: How country jiving is helping Wicklow students unwind

Country jiving sessions provide stress relief for Leaving Cert students in Wicklow.
Education
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

A fire that's burning again': Welsh language resurges thanks to adult learners

Elinor Staniforth's journey from disinterest to teaching Welsh reflects a growing trend in adult language learning in Wales.
Arts
fromArtnet News
2 weeks ago

Who Created the Book of Kells? A Master Craftsman Takes on the Mystery

New evidence suggests the Book of Kells may originate from Portmahomack, challenging the long-held theory of its creation at Iona.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Scotland's Conway feared World Cup dream was over

"If I'm being completely honest, I knew I was going to have to be in this camp to have a real chance of going to the World Cup. I set myself targets and goals and I really did commit to the process ever since November, using it as fuel to make sure I got into this one."
Soccer (FIFA)
History
fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
1 week ago

Bronze Age shield returns to Scotland for the first time since 1791

An exceptional Bronze Age shield is returning to Scotland for a new exhibition after being in London since 1791.
Liverpool FC
fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

National Football League - as it happened: Donegal and Kerry head for Division 1 final as Dublin and Monaghan relegated

Donegal and Kerry advance to the Division 1 final, while Dublin and Monaghan face relegation.
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Meet the Kerry Japanese artist bringing sean nos and Irish language to life for a new generation

Amano De Londra Miura showcased her stunning sean nós talents live on TV, putting the Irish language back on the map and highlighting its cultural importance.
London music
Arts
fromHarvard Gazette
3 weeks ago

Is this art Celtic? It's complicated. - Harvard Gazette

The Harvard Art Museums' exhibition showcases the diverse history and contributions of Celtic art across various time periods.
#st-patricks-day
London music
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

St Patrick's parade and festival set for London

London's St Patrick's Day parade returns Sunday with 50,000 expected attendees, featuring Irish bands, dancers, and a free festival in Trafalgar Square with music, food, and cultural performances.
#st-patricks-day-parades
London politics
fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

St Patrick's Day parades 2026: use our interactive map to see what's happening across the Republic of Ireland

Ireland's St. Patrick's Day parades feature thousands of participants, elaborate floats, and marching bands across major cities, with Dublin expecting over half a million attendees.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
4 weeks ago

St Patrick's Day parades 2026: use our interactive map to see what's happening across Republic of Ireland

Ireland's St. Patrick's Day parades feature thousands of participants, elaborate floats, and marching bands across major cities, with Dublin expecting over half a million attendees.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

St Patrick's Day parades 2026: use our interactive map to see what's happening across the Republic of Ireland

Ireland's St. Patrick's Day parades feature thousands of participants, elaborate floats, and marching bands across major cities, with Dublin expecting over half a million attendees.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
4 weeks ago

St Patrick's Day parades 2026: use our interactive map to see what's happening across Republic of Ireland

Ireland's St. Patrick's Day parades feature thousands of participants, elaborate floats, and marching bands across major cities, with Dublin expecting over half a million attendees.
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Kirsty Blake Knox: Is Harry Styles' Riverdance sketch really offensive to the Irish? I quite liked him as Lord of the Dance

This weekend such a moment occurred. I never knew I wanted to see Harry Styles channel Lord of the Dance Michael Flatley in a silk blouson shirt and headband and canter around a stage.
Television
Pets
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
3 weeks ago

The real reason there are no snakes in Ireland

Ireland has no native snakes due to the last ice age ending 11,700 years ago, after which the island became geographically isolated from continental Europe before reptiles could recolonize it.
#slow-travel
London food
fromCN Traveller
3 weeks ago

In remote western Ireland, travel moves at its own pace

Western Ireland's slow travel movement combines minimalist design, sustainable food practices, and intentional disconnection to revive regional traditions and create meaningful experiences.
London food
fromConde Nast Traveler
4 weeks ago

In Remote Western Ireland, Travel Moves at Its Own Pace

Western Ireland's slow travel movement combines minimalist design, local food systems, and sustainable practices to revive traditional ways of life and regional heritage.
London food
fromCN Traveller
3 weeks ago

In remote western Ireland, travel moves at its own pace

Western Ireland's slow travel movement combines minimalist design, sustainable food practices, and intentional disconnection to revive regional traditions and create meaningful experiences.
London food
fromConde Nast Traveler
4 weeks ago

In Remote Western Ireland, Travel Moves at Its Own Pace

Western Ireland's slow travel movement combines minimalist design, local food systems, and sustainable practices to revive traditional ways of life and regional heritage.
LA food
fromLos Angeles Times
4 weeks ago

Six St. Patrick's Day recipes to bring you the luck of the Irish

St. Patrick's Day offers an opportunity to explore Irish culinary traditions through authentic recipes and L.A.'s Irish establishments, with significant overlap between Irish and Californian cuisines in their emphasis on seasonal, locally sourced ingredients and fresh seafood.
fromIndependent
4 weeks ago

Ireland win Triple Crown after victory over Scotland as Andy Farrell's men await Six Nations title fate

Ireland are Triple Crown winners for the 15th time thanks to a 12th consecutive win over Scotland, whose long search for success in Dublin will stretch into its 18th year before they get another chance to end their dismal record.
Europe politics
#st-patricks-day-celebrations
NYC LGBT
fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

In pictures: Crowds celebrate St Patrick's Day across Ireland

St Patrick's Day parades across Ireland celebrated Irish culture and achievements, with Dublin's parade featuring 12 floats and over 3,000 participants, while Killarney honored actress Jessie Buckley's Oscar win.
NYC LGBT
fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

Crowds celebrate St Patrick's Day across Ireland

St Patrick's Day parades across Ireland celebrated Irish culture and achievements, with Dublin's parade featuring 12 floats and over 3,000 participants, while Killarney honored actress Jessie Buckley's Oscar win.
NYC LGBT
fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

In pictures: Crowds celebrate St Patrick's Day across Ireland

St Patrick's Day parades across Ireland celebrated Irish culture and achievements, with Dublin's parade featuring 12 floats and over 3,000 participants, while Killarney honored actress Jessie Buckley's Oscar win.
NYC LGBT
fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

Crowds celebrate St Patrick's Day across Ireland

St Patrick's Day parades across Ireland celebrated Irish culture and achievements, with Dublin's parade featuring 12 floats and over 3,000 participants, while Killarney honored actress Jessie Buckley's Oscar win.
#irish-film-industry
fromIndependent
4 weeks ago
Film

'Culturally, we've always punched pretty hard,' says 'Harry Potter' star Gleeson as Oscar Wildes' 'Irish' rally behind Jessie Buckley

fromIndependent
4 weeks ago
Film

'Culturally, we've always punched pretty hard, it makes me proud,' says Gleeson as Oscar Wildes' 'Irish' rally behind Jessie Buckley

fromIndependent
4 weeks ago
Film

'Culturally, we've always punched pretty hard,' says 'Harry Potter' star Gleeson as Oscar Wildes' 'Irish' rally behind Jessie Buckley

fromIndependent
4 weeks ago
Film

'Culturally, we've always punched pretty hard, it makes me proud,' says Gleeson as Oscar Wildes' 'Irish' rally behind Jessie Buckley

Philosophy
fromThe Conversation
4 weeks ago

How the Emerald Isle shaped the Steel City - Pittsburgh's rich Irish history

Pittsburgh's Irish population, now 11-16% of residents, grew through 18th-century immigration and massive 19th-century famine migration, fundamentally shaping the city's institutions and culture.
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

The Bay Agenda: Keepers of the Steps Preserving Bay Area Irish Culture

Keepers of the Steps, the living archive and cultural program at the United Irish Cultural Center dedicated to preserving generations of Bay Area Irish dancers, teachers, and families. Through stories, images, and lived experience, we'll reflect on how dance carries lineage, identity, and community forward.
SF music
#st-patricks-day-parade
London music
fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

'Great people, great beer, it's very nice here' - Visitors from around the world descend on Dublin for St Patrick's Day parade

Dublin's St. Patrick's Day parade celebrated Irish identity roots through 12 floats, 10 marching bands, and 3,000 participants, attracting international visitors who praised the vibrant atmosphere and cultural experience.
London music
fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

'Great people, great beer, it's very nice here' - Visitors from around the world descend on Dublin for St Patrick's Day parade

Dublin's St. Patrick's Day parade celebrated Irish identity roots through 12 floats, 10 marching bands, and 3,000 participants, attracting international visitors who praised the vibrant atmosphere and cultural experience.
Beer
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

13 Haunted Irish Pubs From Around The World - Tasting Table

Irish pubs are reputed to be haunted by spirits and ghosts, with establishments like Kyteler's Inn and Grace Neill's featuring documented paranormal activity and historical tragic events.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

Brentford, the World Cup and an itch to return to Gaelic football

Nathan Collins, Brentford captain and Republic of Ireland skipper, discusses his career journey, family influence, and ambitions for European and World Cup success.
Miscellaneous
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

Ireland's Pubs Have A Long History As Morgues - Tasting Table

Irish pubs historically served multiple community functions beyond drinking, including grocery stores, hardware shops, and funeral arrangement services, particularly during the Great Hunger when morgue facilities were needed.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Plan to turn Irish borderlands into Unesco region of literature'

A literary heritage initiative aims to rebrand the Ireland-Northern Ireland border as a Unesco region of literature, creating nine guided routes through 11 counties associated with major writers like Yeats, Beckett, and Heaney.
#irish-pubs
Boston food
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

The Absolute Best Irish Pub In Every State - Tasting Table

Guinness tastes better in Ireland due to temperature, line cleanliness, and proper pouring techniques, but exceptional Irish pubs throughout the U.S. authentically replicate this experience with traditional food, music, and imported Irish elements.
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

15 Of The Oldest Pubs In Ireland - Tasting Table

Irish pubs have roots that go back to 10th-century Viking halls. And although we're talking about going so far back in time that precise dates and details can get a little sketchy, we do know there are a few pubs that opened not too long after that and are still in operation.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

10 Irish Desserts Everyone Needs To Try At Least Once - Tasting Table

Irish desserts are, in one word, resourceful. They have to be; in a nation that grappled for centuries with conflict, famine, and outright war, luxurious ingredients were not accessible to most people. Instead, the Irish turned to local ingredients like sea moss, apples, and an impressive array of dairy products to satisfy their cravings for something sweet.
Cooking
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Townsend plays down talk of historic first Six Nations title for Scotland

Scotland must defeat Ireland while France loses to England to win their first Six Nations title, though coach Townsend refuses to focus on the championship outcome rather than the performance required.
Travel
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I went to Ireland for St. Patrick's Day. I had a great time, but there are 5 things I wish I'd known before my trip.

St. Patrick's Day in Dublin requires advance planning for reservations, early arrival for parade viewing, and consideration of alternative locations due to extreme crowding.
Beer
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Ireland v Wales: Can Andy Farrell's men build on Twickenham win against an improving Wales?

A chance encounter at a Dublin pub in 1976 between an Irish rugby fan and Welsh supporters sparked a 50-year friendship connecting communities across the Irish Sea.
Arts
fromArtnet News
1 month ago

Rare Roman Ingots Discovered by Metal Detectorists Declared Treasure

Metal detectorists in Wales discovered two Roman lead ingots dated to 87 C.E. during Emperor Domitian's reign, revealing Ceredigion's critical role in supplying lead throughout the Roman Empire.
Music
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Meet the Gaeltacht sisters competing in the Welsh national song contest final with tune featuring a cupla focal

Sisters Lowri and Cifa Clancy Davies, granddaughters of Clancy Brothers legend Bobby, compete in Can i Gymru final while celebrating their Welsh and Irish heritage.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

What to look out for in Scottish Cup quarter-finals

Eight Scottish Cup winners compete in four quarter-finals over three days, with Falkirk favored against Dundee United despite United's recent form and historical head-to-head advantage.
Music
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Declan Lynch: The Greatest Irish Song of All Time is Dearg Doom by Horslips. And the Liveline Seamus Culleton silence continues

The Táin by Horslips was selected as RTE Choice Classic Irish Album for 2026, with endorsements from Will Leahy and John Creedon.
London food
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'Weaving bits of Gaeilge into each pose, my dormant abilities start to waken' - how to put your cupla focail to the test

Growing interest in learning Irish exists beyond traditional Gaeltacht regions and annual Irish language weeks, with accessible opportunities emerging in urban areas.
#haemochromatosis
fromHyperallergic
1 month ago

The Irish Do It Best

The Irish government will give 2,000 artists unrestricted weekly stipends in a program officials described as a "recognition, at government level, of the important role of the arts in Irish society." After a successful three-year pilot, the Irish government made its basic income program for artists permanent. Similar pilots have been launched here in the United States, but they're supported primarily by the nonprofit sector.
Arts
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

A whole lost culture': the Irishman reviving the forgotten sport of stone lifting

Ancient Irish stone-lifting traditions have been revived through locating historic lifting boulders, combining feats of strength with folklore, community rituals, and cultural preservation.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

What is Burns Night? The legacy of a poet who shaped Scotland

Donations fund independent, paywall-free journalism covering major issues; Robert Burns' poetry, including 'Lament of Mary, Queen of Scots,' remains central to Scottish cultural celebration.
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Donal Fallon: Irish nightclubs are an endangered species, but they can still be saved from extinction

Places to socialise are a key part of the culture in our towns and cities
Berlin music
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

Dublin's St. Patrick's Day Festival 2026

Food and Drink - An International Food Court! An expanded Irish menu will feature corned beef sliders; Irish bangers and mash; Guinness-marinated tri-tip on Irish soda bread; boxty; and, of course, fish and chips! Traditional festival favorites like kettle corn and corn dogs, along with international choices, such as teriyaki chicken and beef kabobs, will also be served. Shopping - Over 250 Booths! The Irish Marketplace will feature unique Celtic artwork, Irish tartans, hand knit wool sweaters, shawls, beautiful Celtic jewelry, and more!
Food & drink
Women
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Brigid and me: 'Yes, she healed the sick and fed the poor - but she also made her brother's eyes explode when he crossed her'

Brigid is a multifaceted symbol of Irish womanhood encompassing healing, creativity, fire, poetry, protection, activism, environmentalism, and unbounded female identity.
History
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Ancient by Luke Barley review the secret history of Britain's woodlands

Britain's forests have been shaped by both natural immigration of species and human use over millennia, with ancient woodlands representing irreplaceable ecosystems that link us to prehistoric wildwood.
Music
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Country and Celtic artists take Heritage Theatre stage

Heritage Theatre presents Easton Corbin on Feb. 26 and Natalie MacMaster with Donnell Leahy and the Celtic All Stars on Feb. 28, both at 8 p.m.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Add to playlist: the cliche-correcting medieval music of Idrisi Ensemble and the week's best new tracks

Idrisi Ensemble reinterprets medieval Corsican and Occitan music for mixed voices, emphasizing raw emotional expression and political solidarity rather than historical authenticity.
History
fromMedievalists.net
1 month ago

New Medieval Books: Celtic Magic - Medievalists.net

Ancient and medieval Celtic-speaking peoples maintained distinctive magical beliefs and practices whose evidence appears in inscriptions, classical accounts, medieval manuscripts, charms, and medical recipes.
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

What a Long Weekend in Dublin With My Grown Son Taught Me About Letting Go

I've never had a sense of direction. In a family where everyone knows where they're going, I'm the one who gets lost. When my son Charlie was small, he would listen as I outlined the day's itinerary-grocery store, library, post office-then interrupt. "Mama," he'd say, "I have a better way." And he did. He was five, and already knew where he was going.
Travel
Music
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Country and Celtic artists take Heritage Theatre stage

Campbell's Heritage Theatre will host Easton Corbin Feb. 26 and Natalie Macmaster with Donnell Leahy Feb. 28 to close the season.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Celtic Spirit reminds O'Neill of glory years

I managed, coached, a really top-quality side here 20-odd years ago who had loads of spirit, loads of resilience, loads of ability,
Soccer (FIFA)
fromTime Out London
2 months ago

In photos: London celebrates Burns Night

'The Porchester Hall, a beautiful building near The Royal Oak, looked hugely grand as I walked in with my pal Tim,' Bethell said. 'We were there first and grabbed a table near the front, watching people pour in covered in tartan, as we waited for a polite time to go get a plate of haggis with potatoes, carrots and swede. It was delicious.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Renowned traditional singer and educator Sean O Se dies aged 89

A legend, Seán was an iconic figure in Irish education, culture and traditional music who had an extraordinary impact on Irish music and song,
Music
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
2 months ago

'An Sceal': Looking toward spring with song and story * Oregon ArtsWatch

The mixture of old world and new inside a pub that also features a dark, polished wood bar, feels just right for Corrib Theatre's variety show An Scéal (The Story), which combines traditional storytelling and music with modern movement to celebrate the Celtic feast day Imbolc and the return of the sun as well as the Irish National holiday St. Bridgid's Day, both of which are on February 1.
Arts
fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
1 month ago

Rare Mithraic altars found in Scotland go on display for the first time

Two exceptionally rare and beautifully carved Mithraic altars found in Inveresk, East Lothian, Scotland, are going on display for the first time. They are not just the only Roman altars ever found in Scotland, but are among the finest examples of Roman sculpture in Roman Britain. They are also uniquely early in date, having been made in 140s A.D. during Antoninus Pius' reoccupation of southern Scotland, whereas most other archaeological materials related to the worship of Mithras in Britannia date to the 3rd century.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Celtic to face Rangers in Scottish Cup quarter-finals

Scottish Cup quarter-finals: Rangers v Celtic; Aberdeen potentially travel to Dunfermline; St Mirren host Partick Thistle; Falkirk host Dundee United or Spartans.
History
fromMedievalists.net
1 month ago

Early Medieval Burial Ground Discovered in Scotland - Medievalists.net

A 6th-century burial ground, Iron Age roundhouses, and smelting furnaces were uncovered at Windhill during a sewer upgrade excavation near Inverness.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Celtic visit 'bigger than The Who' for Auchinleck

Sixth-tier Auchinleck Talbot plays Celtic at Rugby Park in a relocated Scottish Cup tie, facing overwhelming away support.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Celtic show 'spirit' & 'resilience' in Bologna as big week looms

We've given ourselves a chance to get through and from that viewpoint, I'm delighted. My own view is that if we had stayed with 11 men, we would have won the game. Given the circumstances, absolutely [a point gained]. We're playing a good team trying to get into the top eight - naturally they're going to put pressure on us. We showed a great resilience. We have to win next Thursday, but even so, we've got a lot to think about before then.
Soccer (FIFA)
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The pub that changed me: It was close. It served Guinness. And it had (just about) functioning toilets'

The Park Tavern served as DisOrient FC's convenient, convivial post-match pub despite modest qualities, becoming a social hub of humour, analysis, and eventual improvement.
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