Traditional storytelling still underpins much of Irish literature, and a central figure in folklore is that of the Cailleach.

Thousands from across the island and beyond came together in Belfast for Oireachtas na Samhna, Ireland's oldest Irish ...

The politician won after Ireland's left-leaning opposition parties, including Sinn Féin, united to back her, and she is ...

Imelda May discusses her new RTÉ series Amhráin na nGael, which sees the artist travel the country, trying her hand at sean ...

Rising Voices teamed up with Wikimedia Ireland Community for a one-day workshop to create a roadmap for the Irish language ...

Across Ireland there is a renewed interest in the Irish langauge after many years of declining popularity in it being spoken ...

Thousands of people with a passion for our native language will make the journey from the four corners of Ireland to Belfast for, Oireachtas na Samhna. The city is hosting the festival from October 29 ...

Sir, – Kitty Holland’s report (“Almost like a tsunami now: Irish language draws younger voters to Catherine Connolly”, October 19th), contains the reported comment of one such young person – “I did ...

Oireachtas na Samhna is a celebration of the Irish language, with Gaeilgeoirí travelling from across Ireland to enjoy five days of events (October 29-November 2) across arts, music, sean-nós singing ...

Rhetoric opposing the Irish language in public infrastructure has "emboldened" vandals to attack bilingual street signs, an Irish language campaigner has said. Conchúr Ó Muadaigh from Conradh na ...

Hard left Irish independent Catherine Connolly, who previously accused Israel of behaving like a 'terrorist state', has been confirmed as the new president after claiming a landslide victory to ...

After more than a decade as the main digital hub for the Irish language, PEIG.ie is being relaunched as Scéal.ie.