So where does the name Ireland come from? Well, the name evolved over many centuries from the old Irish word for a Goddess; Ériu, as she was called, has been described as the matron Goddess of ...

Simply sign up to the War in Ukraine myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox. Ireland’s foreign minister said the militarily neutral nation “will not be found wanting” over any ...

Next Saturday Ireland will host France at the Aviva Stadium at 2.15pm, and one question immediately springs to mind. Whatever about round four rather than round five, what the hell is it doing in ...

Ireland is in a "serious period of reform" when it comes to defence and security, the tánaiste (Irish deputy prime minister) has said. Earlier on Tuesday, the Irish Cabinet approved draft ...

At a hotel opposite Ireland’s parliament, I met Ken O’Flynn, an MP from a new party called Independent Ireland. Commentators have described them as right wing, but Ken prefers “common sense”.

The Irish government has started the process of working out the cost implications of a united Ireland. Details of the significant development came to light after an Irish government report found ...

More than 80,000 Muslims in Ireland are preparing to begin Ramadan tomorrow. They will fast from dawn until sunset until the end of March when they will celebrate with a day time feast called Eid ...

Translink has confirmed that Metro 9 services will be returning to their original location in Belfast opposite the City Hall in Donegall Square East. Passengers getting those services previously ...

This extended overview from the Global Property Guide covers key aspects of Ireland’s housing market and takes a closer look at its most recent developments and long-term trends. The pace of price ...

Around 30,000 members of the Brazilian community in Ireland have signed a petition calling for a direct flight between Ireland and the South American country. Dublin Airport said 140,000 people ...

The Government is to donate a substantial portion of Ireland’s ageing air defence systems to protect towns and small cities in Ukraine as Russia’s invasion enters its fourth year. The transfer ...