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Stories about Irish language, history, mythology, art, and culture.
26 July 2026
Art & CultureJack B. Yeats: Ireland's Greatest Painter
Brother of the poet, witness to the Rising, painter of the Irish west — Jack Butler Yeats made Irish art modern.
5 min read
24 July 2026
MythologyCú Chulainn: Ireland's Greatest Hero
The boy who killed the hound of Culann, the warrior who held Ulster alone — the legend of Cú Chulainn is one of the oldest stories in European literature.
6 min read
22 July 2026
Art & CultureThe Book of Kells: What You Actually Need to Know
Created by monks around 800 AD, the Book of Kells is the most elaborate illuminated manuscript in existence. Here's the story behind it.
5 min read
20 July 2026
LanguageWhy Irish Placenames Still Matter
From Baile Átha Cliath to Dún na nGall — the Irish language is hidden in plain sight on every road sign in the country.
4 min read