The Irish contribution to US independence was downplayed by white Anglo-Saxon Protestants
The story of the American Revolution was mostly written by White Anglo-Saxon Protestants, who downplayed the role of Scots-Irish and Irish
The Beautiful Death of Ozzy Osbourne: Sympathy for the metal
Keith Kahn-Harris does his subject matter a great service in a book that is not just about the Black Sabbath frontman, but about legacy and mortality too
‘The United States is still an experiment,’ says descendant of signatory of Declaration of Independence
David McKean’s ancestor Thomas McKean was one of eight signatories of Irish descent to sign the document
Irish museums hold artefacts from around the world. Should they give them back?
The State is both victim and perpetrator when it comes to cultural artefacts. Until now, there was no policy on how to deal with it
How the current heatwave compares to the scorching summers of 1976 and 1995
August 1995 brought a deluge of angry wasps to the west of Ireland and dangerous jellyfish to the east coast
Judi Dench honours her father by becoming patron of Irish regimental association
Reginald Dench served in Leinster Regiment and was awarded the Military Cross twice during first World War
Highest temperature in Ireland 27.9 degrees in Co Cork as Britain records hottest ever June day
Status yellow high temperature warning is in force in Ireland until Friday morning
Andy Burnham sworn in as new MP after ‘broken’ Starmer holds back tears as he resigns
As it happened: Keir Starmer stands down
‘The magic continues’ – supporters of Cape Verde’s Pico Lopes celebrate World Cup odyssey
Neighbours in Ashling Close, Crumlin, gathered outdoors to watch second match against Uruguay
Metallica’s Kirk Hammett in Dublin: ‘Right now, songwriting and pop music is crap’
Guitarist spoke at public interview with Irish Times journalist about music, his Irish ancestry and beloved guitar, Greeny
Why is the summer solstice important in Ireland?
Every year on June 21st, people gather on the Hill of Tara to watch the sun rise
Met Éireann forecasts dry and sunny weekend weather with temperatures to hit 23C
Busy brace of days showcasing concerts and sporting events should be dry and pleasant
Watch the birdy: Public asked to track ‘Irish’ cuckoos’ epic migration to Africa
Killarney’s ‘Cuach Cores’ among cuckoos undertaking journey from Ireland as far as Democratic Republic of Congo
Deportation charter flight to South Africa costs the State at least €735,000
Forty-two South Africans deported at an average cost of €17,500
Forty-one people due in court following Garda shoplifting crackdown
Garda’s intelligence-led initiative Operation Táirge targets shoplifting gangs in south Dublin