Language - native language is Irish (sometimes called Gaelic, but not the same as Scots Gaelic) - Irish is the "official language" but almost all areas speak the secondary language, English. Ireland ...

March 17 is celebrated throughout the world as St. Patrick's Day, in honor of the missionary who helped spread Christianity through Ireland. Here are five quick facts to help you learn about the ...

With a name like “Patrick Joseph Reilly,” I suppose it was inevitable that I’d one day visit the family homeland in Ireland. My great-grandfather, also named P.J. Reilly, emigrated from Ireland in the ...

Tourism, transport, and homelessness statistics on the Irish population: interesting facts and figures about Ireland you need to know. The Central Statistics of Ireland has released an in-depth report ...

IRELAND — Ireland has long been known for its rich heritage, diverse weather and intriguing history. The Emerald Isle can be a mysterious place to visit — and an even more exciting place to live.

DUBLIN - Sure, you know all about shamrocks and leprechauns, but in honor of St. Patrick’s day, here are some facts about Ireland you probably didn’t know: No matter if you’re Irish or just enjoy a ...

St. Patrick's Day is typically filled with lively Irish music, festive parades and delicious food. Even if you partake in St. Patrick's Day fun, there are a lot of surprising facts you may not know ...

Apart from the obvious misconceptions about Ireland, such as us all having red hair and freckles and behaving like extras from “The Quiet Man,” there are some facts about modern Ireland that go ...

(Reuters) - Voters will decide on Thursday whether to give Prime Minister Bertie Ahern a third term at the helm of Ireland's thriving economy or put their faith in an opposition that says he has ...

Today is March 17, celebrated throughout the world as St. Patrick’s Day, in honor of the missionary who helped spread Christianity through Ireland. Although it’s now often considered a celebration of ...

(Reuters) - Bank of Ireland, along with Allied Irish Banks, will benefit from an enhanced rescue plan announced by Ireland on Wednesday. Here are some facts about Bank of Ireland, the country's ...