The 17 of March is St Patrick’s Day. Who was St Patrick and why is he the patron saint of Ireland? This is the story ...

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Easter is late this year, and you have a bit more time than usual to ponder the upcoming holiday. As you count down the days ...

The co-founder of the far-right Front National party, who died on January 7, had, in life, become a repulsive figure in his ...

Belfast born and bred, The Rapparees have been putting their own spin on folk & traditional Celtic music for 15 years ... the stories behind the curious statues in the formal gardens, steeped ...

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