Former Travel Editor Boston Celtics, Celtic pride, Celtic crosses, Celtic tattoos. St. Patrick's Day is far from the only time we remind ourselves that being Irish has something to do with the Celts.

In his honor, we’ve collected some of the most beautiful photos of the country submitted to the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest over the years. From Celtic crosses to centuries-old castles ...

The Celtic crosses were renovated before being moved to their new home A roofless ruin at a Vale of Glamorgan church has been transformed into a visitor centre after a project which was 50 years ...

The Galilee Chapel at St Illtud's church in Llantwit Major also provides a new home for Celtic crosses which date back more than 1,000 years. It is half a century since the idea of restoring the ...