“House of Guinness” situates itself in a period of Irish political history which is often overlooked. The events of the series in the mid to late 19th century fall between An Gota Mór, otherwise known as the Irish Potato Famine, and the Easter rising of 1916.

Language - native language is Irish (sometimes called Gaelic, but not the same as Scots Gaelic) - Irish is the "official language" but almost all areas speak the secondary language, English. Ireland in Gaelic is Eire (to me it sounds like eeree as in Erie PA.

Voters in Ireland went to the polls Friday to elect one of two women as their new president for the next seven years.

Here's a look at Northern Ireland. For many years, Northern Ireland has been split over the question of whether it should remain part of the United Kingdom or become part of Ireland. Belfast is the capital of Northern Ireland. The nation is part of the ...

This Dublin travel guide introduces the capital of Ireland – a city filled with historic landmarks, literary heritage, and lively neighborhoods. From medieval castles to traditional pubs, Dublin offers a vibrant mix of old and new.

St. Patrick's Day is typically filled with lively Irish music, festive parades and delicious food. Even if you partake in St. Patrick's Day fun, there are a lot of surprising facts you may not know about the occasion. On St. Patrick's Day, you'll see ...

Beirne believes that victory nine years ago helped future Irish sides by dispelling the air of invincibility around the All-Blacks. Ireland have since won four more games between the sides and the 32-year-old is convinced history will repeat itself next week.

Ireland has officially stopped burning coal for electricity, closing its last coal-fired power plant in County Clare after more than 40 years. According to Bloomberg, the move makes Ireland the latest European country to phase out the dirtiest fuel ...

Ireland is one of the most magical places in the world to celebrate Christmas and the New Year. From ancient traditions to buzzing holiday markets the island of Ireland is a winter wonderland all throughout December and into January. Read on to learn ...