During the year of the 250th anniversary of American independence, Paul Meany reflects on how the American Declaration ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Three tourists in Dublin city centre, Ha'penny Bridge, Dublin 1, Ireland. From the earliest African arrivals on Irish shores, ...

Genealogical riches from every county of the island of Ireland feature among 175,000 new historical records which are now available online. For the first time there are now 60,000 names on the Virtual ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — It's St. Patrick's Day! A day when everyone wears green, throws big parades and celebrates everything Irish. But did you know that Knoxville has a pretty rich Irish history? WBIR ...

The potato is often seen as a humble food, a versatile crop that graces dinner tables worldwide. Yet, for 19th-century Ireland, this simple tuber was more than a dietary staple – it was a lifeline.

Ireland was home to the world’s largest telescope during its “Golden Age” and County Armagh remains home to the oldest planetarium in the British Isles. Michael O’Shea explores astronomy's incredible ...

The 1973 decision by the Supreme Court created a Catholic and conservative justification for access to contraception ...

New York without the Irish would be unthinkable. Discover the best Irish landmarks, attractions and experiences in New York City, from historic pubs to cultural gems that celebrate Irish heritage.