Although bagpipes are thought to be Middle Eastern in origin, possibly dating back as far as 4000 BC, the instrument spread throughout Europe during the...
An informative and interactive exhibit in Dublin offers insights into the influence of the Irish Diaspora. The exhibit, entitled Epic Ireland, is an engaging, entertaining...
It’s only right that Dublin, that most gregarious of cities, is the undisputed standard-bearer for the humble pub. From nursing a quiet afternoon pint on an...
Ireland’s largest trad and folk music festival encompasses the old and new in a joyful celebration of Irish identity through music. TradFest Temple Bar is...
Dublin’s history stretches back over a millennium. Back in the fourth century, the first known settlement here was built in the Cornmarket area of the...
Ireland’s inaugural Your Roots Are Showing Festival begins this week. Recently we caught up with the event’s Creative Director Brendan McCreanor to discuss what audiences...
A fascinating heritage story can be found at Belmont House on Unst, Shetland, the most northerly island of the Shetland Islands, and therefore, the most...
There is something in Wales that inspires. Perhaps it is the labyrinth of mines under the mountains, the cloud-wrapped summits, or trickling valley streams. Here...
Healthy and hearty, Welsh Chicken and Leek Pie makes an ideal meal for the whole family. Ingredients 4 pieces chicken (thighs and legs) 8 peppercorns ½ onion...
Since Roman times, millions of people have thought of themselves as "British", but this identity was only created with the Union of England, Wales and...
The Scots’ ability to laugh at themselves make them irresistible. Here are the top ten Scottish comedians. Billy Connolly Quite possibly the king of Scottish...
It’s a quiet morning in Ireland - several weeks before a virus swept the world and changed everything - and Cillian Murphy, the 43-year-old actor born...
The quaint community of Harbour Grace, Newfoundland, is as charming as its name. There, the famed Rose Manor Inn welcomes visitors from around the world....
A growing movement aims to have Asturias acknowledged as a Celtic nation. Fernán Morán, President of the Asturian Celtic League, believes that Asturian Celtic culture...