Dublin to host St Brigid’s Day events, celebrating the original Brigit

Tuesday’s celebrations include tours, lectures and a concert - but no bank holiday yet

Pioneering spirit – An Irishman’s Diary on feminist and trade unionist Louie Bennett

25 fearless women who helped shape today’s Ireland

They smashed stereotypes, changed Ireland – yet many are forgotten by history

13 curious facts about Temple Bar: Hell, a bell and a fly’s whiskers

The author of a new book on Dublin’s cultural quarter reveals some of its more obscure details and the historic figures associated with many of its buildings

Nothing excels like teen spirit

Lazy, narcissistic, full of hormones? Meet four future stars of business, sport and entertainment who have no time for teenage cliches