W hat comes to mind when you think of Irish words? Maybe begorra, an alteration of “by God,” or shillelagh, a blackthorn ...

From ancient amulets to everyday rituals, here’s a look at some well-known lucky symbols and where their superstitions come ...

When you go to a St. Patrick’s Day parade, you might see shamrocks, hear bagpipes, and sometimes meet these gentle giants on ...

Every year on March 17, people around the world don green attire, attend parades, and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, a holiday that honors Ireland’s patron sa ...

From bar hopping at the Leprechaun Crawl to trying Rocky Mountain Oysters (yes, really), here's your guide to celebrating St. Paddy's Day in Nevada.

The miraculous origin of the spring at Lourdes in France is well-documented, but in Ireland, there are about 3,000 holy wells ...

Musicians and music therapists, Celtic trio Triskele, brings a feminine and spiritual touch to male-dominated Irish music ...

The writer Eoghan Harris reminded me recently that the ancient Irish considered February 1 the first day of spring, not today, a month later. Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Belfast ...

Ancient Celtic burials were regarded with great solemnity. A successful transition into the afterlife was of the utmost importance. These beliefs are especially evident in the recent discovery of an ...

the famous luck of the Irish looms large in these games. Egypt is used for popular slots such as Cleopatra because there’s an air of mystery surrounding the ancient dynasty. As well as the ...