The revered relics of St Brigid were returned to County Kildare after nearly 1,000 years, which marked the 1500th anniversary of her death.

From ancient Roman chariot races to modern Christmas festivities, December 25th has long been a day of profound cultural and religious significance.

The legendary and ancient sword Durandal, a symbol of Rocamadour’s heritage, has mysteriously vanished from its resting place.

Glasgow astronomers have applied cutting edge techniques from gravitational wave research to uncover new insights into the ancient Antikythera mechanism.

County Clare TD Cathal Crowe has launched a campaign to locate and repatriate the legendary crown of Brian Boru, believed by some to be held by the Vatican for over a millennium.

St. John’s Eve, also known as Bonfire Night in Ireland, is a time honoured tradition marked by community bonfires and rich folklore centred around fertility and harvest.

As June 21st ushers in the Summer Solstice, the Northern Hemisphere revels in the longest day and shortest night of the year.

Máire Rua, known as Red Mary, was a formidable 17th century Irish matriarch whose life was marked by fierce rebellion, strategic marriages, and enduring legends.

An ancient papyrus fragment reveals the earliest known copy of the Infancy Gospel of Thomas, shedding light on apocryphal stories of Jesus's miraculous childhood.

Communities across Ireland, Scotland, and the Isle of Man celebrate Bealtaine, embracing ancient rituals to mark the beginning of Celtic summer and intertwine historic pagan and Christian traditions.

Ireland's claim as the legendary Atlantis creates debate among researchers and scholars.

Delve into the enigmatic origins of April Fools' Day, a tradition steeped in centuries of mystery and mischief.

Embracing the intertwining threads of history and legend, Saint Patrick's legacy continues to cast a vibrant hue over the cultural landscape of Ireland.

Why do we hang holly around our homes and on our doors at Christmas time? Is it just tradition or is there more behind the widely used plant at this time of year?

One of Ireland's oldest traditions held on Friday the 5th of May 2023 is said to have attracted a crowd of up to 5,000 people this year

Dagda of the Tuatha dé Dannan had many magical possessions but his most prized was a harp, the Uaithne or the Four Angled Music which Dagda could use to control anyones emotions.

A creature in Irish folklore called a Leprechaun, known to be a mischievous creature that hoards a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow and will protect their gold by any means required.

Myth, folklore or hidden magical species? The Fae or fairies have been a constant for many years throughout Irish stories and poems from generation to generation.

The ingrained fear of getting on the wrong side of fairies in Ireland doesn't seem to hold the same level of control it once used to over individuals.