Irish eyes shouldn’t be smiling over Ireland’s newest celebrity resident, Rosie O’Donnell. “Good luck, that’s all I’m going to say. . . . Don’t try to send her back to us, OK?” ...

"May the road rise to meet you" is an Irish blessing that has been passed down through generations. It is a traditional way of wishing someone good luck and fortune on their journey through life.

We could go on for ages singing the praises of the Irish musical heritage, but we hope this sampling of songs satiates your ears and greens your streaming services' algorithms as you wet your whistles ...

I wanted to be the Miles Davis of the tin whistle but it’s too hard Chloë McPolin discovers as she begins her search for a new hobby on the wrong note. Join the Irish Independent WhatsApp ...

Most fans of Irish single-pot still whiskey are familiar with Redbreast and the brand’s signature bottling, Redbreast 12. The 18-year-old expression adds further depth with components matured in ...

US President Donald Trump has hailed the impact of the Irish in America days ahead of Taoiseach (Irish prime minister) Micheál Martin's visit to the White House to celebrate St Patrick's Day.

There will be a lot riding on this game, Six Nations said in its match preview - an Irish victory could seal a historic Championship three-peat, with the Grand Slam coming down to the final weekend.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has welcomed a "new era" for UK-Irish relations, adding that both countries have "turned a page on turbulent years". During his opening remarks at the UK ...

A report by the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council (Ifac) and Climate Change Advisory Council provides one of the starkest warnings yet of the potential costs involved in failing to adapt to the new ...

Sinn Féin's Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs has said changes to the 'triple lock' will cause "significant risk" to Irish neutrality. The triple lock guarantees that no more than 12 Irish soldiers ...

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