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Why are so many recipients of US Medal of Honor of Irish descent?
Donald Trump expressed surprise at the very high number of recipients having roots in Ireland – and it seems he may be on to something
Walk the trails of St Patrick this weekend: From Tipperary to Donegal
Follow in the footsteps of St Patrick in eight trails beginning in six counties around Ireland
Adventures around Ireland: From hiking up Carrauntoohil to abseiling down a hotel
Cycle, walk, abseil, hurtle and climb your way around the country in the name of a memorable challenge
Mary Kielty, mother of Late Late Show host Patrick Kielty, dies ‘peacefully’ at home
Requiem Mass for Mary Kielty to take place on Monday
The Bucks Head review: This historic venue has serious Michelin pedigree, but the focus is on pleasing customers
Experienced team at historic Dundrum inn strikes a balance between fine-dining finesse and crowd-pleasing favourites
Ireland weather: yellow wind and rain warnings for most of country on Sunday
Sunshine on Saturday will make way for more wet and windy weather on Sunday
Emmy’s song about a dead Soviet space dog gets the Eurovision nod in entertaining Late Late special
Television review: Six acts stretched over two hours threaten a slog but RTÉ almost gets douze points for Friday night entertainment
Man charged with impersonating police officer on Co Down train
Man (52) detained on suspicion of impersonating police officer and possession of firearm with intent to cause fear of violence
After the storm: how were different areas in Ireland impacted by Storm Éowyn?
From widespread destruction at Blacksod to a football stadium damaged in the midlands, no county was left undamaged as the storm moved across the country
Man (35) killed in Bangor crash
Detectives from PSNI collision investigation unit are examining the circumstances of the crash early on Saturday morning
Herbie Brennan (1940-2024): Fantasy writer with a global fan club
Turtle Bunbury celebrates the life of his prolific, bestselling author friend, who died a year ago today
Three remain in PSNI custody on suspicion of murder as man killed in Newtownards, Co Down, named
Mark Dorrian (50) found unconscious in flat in West Street area of town just before 2am on Thursday died later in hospital
Winter walks: 10 family-friendly trails around Ireland, from easy to challenging
Let your seasonal stresses melt away by taking the opportunity the holidays offer to go on one of these walks with your family
Funeral of Co Down woman Karen Cummings hears of community’s ‘profound grief’
Ms Cummings worked various roles in the community before finding her ‘true vocation’ as a nurse, funeral told
Two men arrested over ‘brutal and senseless’ murder of woman in Co Down
Karen Cummings (40), who was found with a serious head injury, was the seventh woman to be killed in Northern Ireland this year
PSNI investigate sudden death of woman in Co Down
Body of women found at property in Laurel Heights area of Banbridge, Co Down
Abused by Br Paul Dunleavy: ‘The real damage was not just what happened physically, but the lessons I learned from it’
Brendan Dowling made a complaint to the Christian Brothers about abuse by one of their members long before criminal cases were taken
Fancy a small plate and glass of vino? Try one of Ireland’s best wine bars
We’ve picked out 16 wine bars worth a visit when you’re not quite in the full restaurant mood
Great places to eat in Ireland when it’s date night
For an intimate night out you’ll want good ambience, fabulous food – somewhere special, in short. Here are our top picks
‘No mercy’ shown by former Belfast Christian Brother to abuse victims, judge tells court
Judge was responding to request for leniency for Paul Dunleavy (88) on grounds of age ahead of sentencing for historic child sex offences
Ten restaurants around Ireland worth travelling to for a unique experience
Destination restaurants: It’s well worth travelling to these restaurants for the unique dining experiences they offer
Peter Caviston recognised for lifetime achievement at Good Food Ireland awards
The founder of Caviston’s restaurant and food emporium in Glasthule, Co Dublin among businesses honoured for their role in showcasing excellent Irish produce
Nine storied Irish walks: from rebel hills to drowned Spanish sailors
A stairway to heaven; an escape route for Tom Barry’s flying column; and a monument to unrequited passion: here are trails with stories attached
From lighthouse life to glamping under the stars: An inside guide to the best places to stay in Northern Ireland
Whatever you’re seeking from your Northern break, these 13 hotspots won’t let you down
These were our killing fields: one parish disfigured by decades of death, destruction and collusion
It is hard to believe this place once hosted vibrant industry and deadly sectarian violence
Patrick Kielty: ‘It’s tricky to get through Heathrow, called Paddy, with a balaclava in your bag’
The presenter of RTÉ's The Late Late Show on his relationship with Ireland
The Invention of Charlotte Brontë by Graham Watson: How the influential 1857 biography of the writer took on a life of its own
Watson’s generally close adherence to the biographer Elizabeth Gaskell’s viewpoint enables effective narrative structuring, but excludes further exploration
Operation to make wartime bomb safe in Co Down ‘could take five days’, says PSNI
More than 400 homes evacuated and 400m cordon imposed following discovery of suspected second World War-era bomb
Man (42) arrested over petrol bomb attack on mosque in Newtownards
Northern Ireland’s First Minister and deputy First Minister condemn Co Down attack and violence in Derry, which left 10 PSNI officers injured
‘Despicable scenes’: A total of 20 PSNI officers injured in violent incidents in Northern Ireland
Separately, a petrol bomb was thrown at a mosque in Co Down in the early hours of Saturday
Petrol bomb thrown at Co Down mosque in overnight attack
Cars set alight in Tavanagh Street and Sandhurst Gardens in Belfast with police saying both incidents being treated as racially motivated hate crimes
‘Horses have made me the person I am today. They are exceptionally smart animals’
What I Do: Ashleigh Skillen is head groom to Greg Broderick at Ballypatrick
Seven great classic restaurants to visit around Ireland
Innovation and attention to detail define these first-class dining establishments
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