In the heart of County Kerry lies a land of contrasts, where rare ferns and moss blanket lush valleys of ancient forests, ...

The answer may be that it helps to connect us in a unique and very vivid way with Ireland’s ancient history. For this reason, if Ireland were Japan, the present and 29th Knight of Glin might be ...

Ireland is a dream destination for history lovers with a rich and diverse history that spans thousands of years. Here is our guide to exploring Ireland's best historical sites.

In 2020, analysis of a skull fragment discovered at Newgrange, County Meath, led to sensational claims of royal incest within ...

The ancient Irish were at least familiar with the notion of reincarnation, as Irish mythology shows. The Druids left us no written record of their religion or the belief system of our ancient ...

Ireland’s east is a treasure house—sometimes literally so—of ancient sites. It’s a huge area, physically and temporally, taking in 17 counties and more than 5,000 years of history. So, in ...

The harp is another important symbol of Ireland, with a long history dating back to ancient times. The harp is depicted on the Irish coat of arms and is an important part of Irish cultural traditions.

Exploring Ireland’s ancient east means choosing your own adventure through 5,000 years of history – with no route, itinerary or list of sites.

The chance discovery of ancient bones under an Irish pub in County Antrim in the mid-2000s has cast doubt over whether Irish people are actually related to the ancient Celts at all.

Ancient DNA reveals that during the Iron Age, women in ancient Celtic societies were at the center of their social networks — unlike previous eras of prehistory.

What ancient secrets lie beneath this little-known Irish bog? A new immersive visitor center sheds light on Céide Fields, an archaeological site older than Egypt’s Pyramids.