Ireland's wealth has always been tied up in the sea. From Roman coins brought here by traders from Britain, to the Vikings ...

While traditional religious practices may be on the decline, pilgrimages — meditative, multi-day hikes — are experiencing a ...

This page links BBC Teach geography content to the objectives of the National Curriculum for England at KS1 and KS2.

The Lost Town of Newtown Jerpoint was founded by either Earl Marshal or Griffin Fitzwilliam in the 12th Century, just west of ...

One in 20 buildings in Ireland have difficulty accessing flood insurance, which includes those that cannot get insurance and those who have to pay exceptionally high rates of cover.

The UK is bracing for a 200-mile-wide snow storm poised to "blitz" the nation under layers of the white stuff. WX Charts ...

Offaly County Council marked a historic milestone recently with the launch of its first-ever Offaly Biodiversity Action Plan ...

dye rivers green, and bring communities together through Irish heritage celebrations. St. Patrick's Day originated as a feast day to honor Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. Patrick was a ...

Founded by fierce, sea-faring Norwegian Vikings between 856 and 914 A.D., Waterford is Ireland's oldest city. It’s kept its ...

ASHEVILLE - March 17 is St. Patrick's Day but the fun begins on March 13. Wear your green and celebrate Irish heritage all weekend with pub crawls, concerts, food and more.