SUDBURY is a charming ancient town in Suffolk that people may not realise was the inspiration for a hit Disney film. Locations in Sudbury, like the drinking fountain and horse trough by St Peter's ...

The response received to the question. “It’s all Greek to me” — Leinster House officials and Government Departments are pleading mystification in the strange case of a TD who received a ...

Of Irish music Mr. O'Mara said yesterday: “We are only awakening to a realization of the beauties that lie hidden in our ancient airs ... himself with the traditional melodies of his native ...

She explains that the city relies heavily on tourism, mostly from the US. “We do get some Irish visitors, though not too many – it is still a bit off the beaten track.” She travels back to ...

ARCHAEOLOGISTS have unearthed ruins from a hidden ancient palace which housed popes ... While he is seen as more traditional than Francis, he is not the conservative hardliner that some in the ...

A traditional Irish sport, camogie is a 15-a-side game played with wooden sticks and a ball. The players association said its recent poll of 650 players showed that 83% would prefer to wear shorts or ...

“I was what, about 12 or 13? And I had the soles danced off my shoes.” Also at the same street was Lily Rodgers. “Well, that was where I met my husband actually, on VE Day,” she said.

Kilmainhamwood nursing home residents were hosts to a special concert of traditional Irish ‘ceol agus craic’. Students from O’Carolan Branch of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann in Kells, guided by their ...

having removed his shoes and wrapped himself in a child’s blanket. Adenilson Santos Oliveira (35) was unknown to the woman, who was in fear and called the gardaí. Join the Irish Independent ...

I spoke with Des Whelan, the manager, who said they plan to have music a few times a week: traditional Irish music from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays and mixed live music at 8:30 p.m. Thursdays.

“Claddagh Records has played a significant role in preserving traditional Irish music while also promoting the evolving sounds of Irish artists today, mirroring what Irish Fest has sought to do ...

The former Suits actress discussed her belief in the ancient Indian holistic Ayurveda philosophy while chatting with Hannah Mendoza, founder of Clevr Blends. The instant organic lattes firm is ...