A secret map of Ireland's coastline played a crucial role in taking down a powerful alliance of pirates that had based itself in the southwest of Ireland in the 17th century.

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 ...

Latest news and updates on the Republic of Ireland, a country in north-western Europe consisting of 26 of the 32 counties of the island of Ireland. It borders Northern Ireland, which is part of ...

Heimir Hallgrimsson was appointed as Republic of Ireland manager in July Hallgrimsson ... one of the lowest points in the ...

St. Patrick’s Day, celebrated annually on March 17, is one of the most widely recognized cultural and religious holidays ...

WAYNE ROONEY says he was close to playing for the Republic of Ireland. But the England icon – second on the all-time caps and goals for the Three Lions – snubbed Ireland boss Mick ...

Wales made history by qualifying for their first major tournament after goals from Hannah Cain and Carrie Jones gave them a 2-1 Euro 2025 play-off second-leg victory over the Republic of Ireland ...