Lee Reynolds, Northern Ireland’s new Ulster Scots commissioner, is a thoughtful and intelligent man. Yet even he is wrestling with the fundamental contradiction of his office: the Ulster Scots ...

Usually translated as “lover of hounds.” It can also mean “high desire,” as derived from the Irish word “coachuhhar.” Conchobhar MacNessa was the king of Ulster; according to the legend, he was born ...

Barry’s Old School Irish, which in September 2023 concluded a successful 12-year run at 2. W. Main St., Webster, reopened last week at Eagle Vale Golf Club, 4400 Fairport Nine Mile Point Road, ...

This name means beautiful, radiant or joyful, and likely derives from the Gaelic word ‘aoibh’ meaning ‘beauty’ or ‘pleasure.’ In Irish mythology, Aoife is known as the world's greatest woman warrior.

One act of generosity during the Great Famine forged a bond that transcends generations Austin West visits Kindred Spirits, a monument to the Choctaw in County Cork. The 20-foot-high steel feathers ...

The text is a mysterious medieval marvel. A new book claims to know its true origin. A page from the Book of Kells, ninth century illuminated manuscript. This page shows the Virgin and child, an ...

Red chicory leaves with blue cheese, honey and walnuts; a big jug of caramelised swede and honey soup; a turkey wellington with red wine gravy, cranberry relish and a hispi and sprout slaw; and a ...

Irish citizen Donna Hughes-Brown, who had been held by immigration authorities in the US for almost five months, has said it is fabulous to be free but she is still feeling a bit overwhelmed since her ...

Lifestyle Lead and Multi-Media Journalist. Whether you're a Christmas Eve shopper racing up Grafton Street, or a smug planner who has their gifts under the tree in time for The Late Late Toy Show, ...

Turkey without stuffing is near unfathomable — actually, make that Christmas without stuffing for even when turkey is replaced entirely, Christmas stuffing seems to remain a non-negotiable for most.