Longford is steeped in ancient Irish history and has been the backdrop for some of Ireland's most captivating tales. Its name translates to 'Long Fortress' in Irish, a nod to its past as the home ...

Longford is rich in ancient Irish history and has been the setting for some of Ireland's most enthralling stories. Irish historical tour among TripAdvisor's best tourist attractions in the world ...

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 ...

Welcome to Ireland's Ancient East, a vast playground of incredible history, compelling characters and, yes, beautiful green pastures. Comprising 17 counties that lie east of the River Shannon and ...

A new DNA research challenges the myth of elite burials in Ireland, revealing a complex, community-driven story behind ...

In all of Ireland's rich and ancient mythical tradition - there is ... at this late hour in human history, we will probably never be able to satisfactorily solve.

Frank Taaffe's also explores the town's earliest buildings ...

Genetic analysis of human remains within several of the tombs initially seemed to reinforce this. But our latest research has ...

The intertwined history of Ireland's ancient sport and Canada's national pastime Sometimes, national identities aren’t so much invented as improvised. Picture a frozen pond in Windsor ...

From Limerick to Wexford and Waterford to Monaghan, Ireland’s Ancient East may be forgotten, but it is still home to some incredible destinations and breathtaking scenery ...