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.

Sir John, who has Kerry roots and links with the Conservative Party, is being knighted for his services to charity and industry. Sir John Griffin with his partner Lady Rita. In 1935, Kerry native ...

At Ferragamo, burgundy was seen in a sharp suiting with matching shoes and accessories. Victoria Beckham’s runway showcased slinky burgundy maxi dresses, while similar styles appeared at Hermes ...

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill says there is plenty of positivity in the camp ahead of the Nations League games against Belarus and Luxembourg. Larne beat 10-man Crues to book Shield ...

A spirited production that is sure to get Southwest Floridians in the holiday spirit comes to the Barbara B. Mann Performing ...

This is not your great-aunt's Irish dancing. Word champion Irish dancers splash on snazziness as they perform to live music — including a contemporary vocalist — Nov. 8 at the Buskirk-Chumley ...

New 'Tap to Pay on iPhone' services for Irish businesses have been announced by fintechs Stripe, Revolut and Square. The new services will allow retailers to accept contactless payments directly ...

DUBLIN, Nov 5 (Reuters) - Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris said on Tuesday that he plans to call a parliamentary election later this week, likely setting up a polling date for the end of the month.

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Mr Harris confirmed the polling date as 29 November, saying the "time is now right" to ask the Irish people for a new mandate. Analysis: Ireland's election was a badly-kept secret Image ...

With the general election now set for November 29th, three weeks of campaigning have begun before voters head to the polls. The popularity of the main political parties has fluctuated quite a bit ...

Caitlin McGuinness scored a hat-trick as Cliftonville won the Irish Cup final Cliftonville striker Caitlin McGuinness has been named October's player of the month by the Northern Ireland Football ...