Some common words we use every day, including the name of one of the UK's main political parties, have a surprising origin in ...

Jessie Holmes, who appeared on the Nat Geo series Life Below Zero, won the famed Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race on March 14, ...

What's the craic, lads? Craic is the Irish word that most confuses outsiders, yet it is a relatively simple concept. It is the atmosphere, fun, and carry-on surrounding a particular night out.

Paramount's Novocaine made $1.75 million in previews and the R-rated action comedy might lead the box office this weekend ...

These phrases are known far and wide in Ireland. Find out what they really mean in time for St. Patrick's Day.

JD Vance exchanges warm words at a breakfast meeting with Micheál ... remind people of the strength of the relationship between Ireland and the US. Join the Irish Independent WhatsApp channel ...

Ever had a feeling that you couldn't quite put into words? That’s the magic of the breadth of the Irish language, where a single word can sum up a very specific feeling or entire experience. With ...

But, he did say he was open to the 30-day infrastructure ceasefire. Read more about his words here. And if you want to find out what you should be gleaning from all this information, you can read ...

Take nothing for granted. That has been the clear message at Cheltenham this week, starting with the monumental turn-up in the Champion Hurdle, followed by the snow from nowhere, and then Jonbon ...

which must be booked in advance on the Irish Rail website or app, for Kerry v Armagh. Sunday, March 16 A Sunday service will operate on DART and Commuter routes. A revised timetable will operate ...

After Liverpool‘s epic penalty-shootout defeat to Paris-Saint Germain, only two English clubs have made it to the Champions League quarter-finals. Arsenal eased past PSV Eindhoven 9-3 on ...