The Kerry poet from Ballylongford, Brendan Kennelly, wrote a poem entitled Birds’ Wings in which he said: “There are times when I think my body is made of birds’ wings… I think I could fly out of ...

Irish amateur rider Patrick Mullins has won the Grand National on 33/1 shot Nick Rockett - a horse trained by his father ...

What makes Adolescence – the new Netflix crime drama – so powerful isn’t just its masterful production or its exceptional acting, writing or direction – it’s the stark, inescapable truth ...

Conor McGregor will run for the Irish presidency in elections later this year, the controversial former fighter said on Thursday, as he announced his candidacy for the largely ceremonial role on ...

UFC fighter Conor McGregor solidified his bid for Ireland’s presidency on Thursday with a promise to preserve his native country by tackling migration, days after meeting with President Trump at ...

Photo: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile Ireland travel to Plovdiv to take on Bulgaria in this Uefa Nations League play-off first leg tie. Heimir Hallgrimsson will be aiming to guide the Boys in Green ...

So it will therefore seem odd to some to be asking: is there something happening with Irish boys? Over the past week, the answer from managers, recruitment staff, sporting and Academy directors ...

Ireland will take a 2-1 lead to the Aviva Stadium on Sunday after winning in Plovdiv in the first-leg of their UEFA Nations League B promotion/relegation play-off. After dominating the opening ...

In Plovdiv, there are locals who passionately believe the arguments of those historians who say it lays claim to being the oldest city in Europe. Visitors are encouraged to inspect the ancient ...

An 11-year-old boy who was stabbed in a north Dublin school earlier this month will be the guest of honour for Ireland’s game against Senegal at the Aviva stadium in June. Mason Geraghty was ...

After the climax of the Men’s Six Nations last week, it’s time for Irish rugby’s next generation ... shared history in the Munster Schools Boys Senior Cup (Thursday, kick-off 2pm).

You can wear green, you can watch a parade, and maybe drink green beer this Saint Patrick's Day, but can you say Sláinte like the Irish do? If so, fair play to you. If not, don't get banjaxed.