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Wednesday 14th, August 2024
International

New research reveals that Stonehenge's Altar Stone originated in Scotland, challenging long held beliefs about the monument's construction.

Monday 5th, August 2024
InternationalIreland Report / Story

In March 2024, Bristol's St Patrick’s Day Parade celebrated Irish culture under the theme ‘Sea of Migration’, highlighting historic connections like that of an Irish figure who arrived in the city over 240 years ago.

Sunday 14th, July 2024
Ireland Report / Story

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

Friday 12th, July 2024
InternationalIreland Report / Story

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

Tuesday 9th, July 2024
International

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

Tuesday 2nd, July 2024
International

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

Wednesday 26th, June 2024
Ireland Report / Story

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.

Sunday 23rd, June 2024
Ireland Report / Story

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.

Friday 21st, June 2024
Ireland Report / Story

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

Tuesday 18th, June 2024
Ireland Report / Story

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.

Thursday 13th, June 2024
International

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.

Wednesday 1st, May 2024
InternationalIreland Report / Story

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.

Monday 15th, April 2024
Ireland Report / Story

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

Monday 1st, April 2024
InternationalIreland Report / Story

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

Sunday 17th, March 2024
Ireland Report / Story

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

Tuesday 28th, November 2023
InternationalIreland Report / Story

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?

Monday 8th, May 2023
Ireland Report / Story

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

Wednesday 2nd, February 2022

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.

Tuesday 1st, February 2022

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.

Wednesday 18th, August 2021

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.

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