The people of Northern Ireland hold various national identities including Irish, British or some combination thereof. The Irish have their own unique customs, language, music, dance, …

3 days ago · Ireland is a country of western Europe occupying five-sixths of the westernmost major island of the British Isles. The country is noted for a rich heritage of culture and tradition …

From a few hundred residents in the 1830s, Chicago emerged as the fourth largest Irish city in America by 1860. Unlike their counterparts in New York, Philadelphia, and Boston, however, …

Feb 20, 2025 · Irish culture is vibrant, varied, and deeply rooted in the island’s history. It spans mythology, the Irish language, traditional music, art, literature, dance, and cuisine, shaped …

Mar 12, 2025 · Irish culture has been in the spotlight these last few years. On an island with a population of 7 million people, Irish stars in recent years have dominated cinema, music and …

Mar 11, 2025 · Today, over 1.3 million people of Irish descent live in Illinois, with Cook County holding the largest Irish population of any county in the United States. Created in 1976, the …

Irish is a Celtic language (as English is a Germanic language, French a Romance language, and so on). This means that it is a member of the Celtic family of languages. Its “sister” languages …

6 days ago · The Republic of Ireland's new president says "our actions today will shape the world our grandchildren will inherit".

For most of recorded Irish history, Irish was the dominant language of the Irish people, who took it with them to other regions, such as Scotland and the Isle of Man, where Middle Irish gave rise …

Aug 5, 2025 · The Irish language, also known as Gaelic or Gaelige, is a Celtic language that has a rich and fascinating history.