Fiddle, Flutes & Pubs: A Musical Journey Through Northern Ireland & County Donegal

The view from a small lane in Donegal past flowers and lush fields to Mount Errigal in the distance. Photo by Christine Loomis A love of fiddles and Irish tunes drew me back to Ireland and to trad sessions—those toe-tapping, hand-clapping, pint-sipping …

$20,000 Grant Brings Playground Upgrade to St. Mary’s Church in Ireland

A new playground is set to bring joy to families at St. Mary’s Church in Ireland thanks to a $20,000 grant from the Dubois County Community Foundation. The funding, made possible through the C.J. Gehlhausen Endowment, will help upgrade existing playground …

David Kelly: Ireland were so smothered and suffocated by the Cincinnati heat, half the team just wanted the oven turned ...

Human remains washed up on Prestwick Beach linked to body found in Northern Ireland

Human remains found washed up on Prestwick Beach at the start of June have been linked to a body that was discovered on the coast of Northern Ireland. The grim find was made on the popular Ayrshire beach on the morning of Tuesday June 10. A witness claimed …

Top 10 most beautiful walks in Northern Ireland

In celebration of the warmer weather and summer months, a new study has revealed Northern Ireland’s most beautiful walks. The research, conducted by CEWE, Europe's leading photo printing company, identified and ranked walks across Northern Ireland …

Carrick-on-Suir hurler played key role in Waterford Minor team's All-Ireland final victory

St Molleran’s GAA Club congratulates club player Gearóid O’Shea from Carrickbeg and his Waterford Minor Hurling teammates on their fantastic All-Ireland title win in Semple Stadium last Saturday. It was a special weekend for St Molleran’s Club but for …

Human remains found on Prestwick Beach linked to discovery in Northern Ireland

Human remains found on Prestwick Beach earlier this month have been linked to a discovery on the coast of Northern Ireland. The discovery was made on the popular Ayrshire beach on the morning of Tuesday June 10. A witness claimed at the time that a leg …

EIRSAT-1’s final chapter: Ireland’s first satellite mission nears its end

I caught a glimpse of the satellite as it flew over Ireland, just weeks before it bursts into flames. Nearly two years after being launched into space, Ireland’s very first satellite mission is about to come to a close. Throughout its lifespan, the tiny …

Shane O'Donnell hint on his Clare future and the plans of his fellow double All-Ireland winning veterans

Shane O’Donnell says a number of Clare’s All-Ireland winning veterans had intended for this to be their last season. But, he reckons the way the Banner's defence of the Liam MacCarthy Cup ended - with a surprise Munster Championship exit - makes it …

Head coach can’t hide delight as Ireland Women accept invite to play in FIH Pro League for first time

The FIH Hockey Nations Cup silver medallists have gained promotion to the top League after gold medallists New Zealand, who initially pipped Ireland to the post courtesy of a shoot-out victory in the Final of that competition in March, declined their …