If the walls could talk: Merriman pub memorabilia under the hammer

Irish trad performers from Planxty to the Fureys played the famous venue in Clare

Irish people are drawn to spiritualism - but not as a religion

An appetite for mediumship exists, but add in the doctrine of a religious organisation and people head for the door

Leinster edge Munster as rugby makes thrilling return

Munster lost new signing RG Snyman after just seven minutes with a knee injury

Spell Check – Frank McNally on witches, Walpurgis Night, and why Mayo can’t win the All-Ireland

Witchipedia: Ireland’s most famous witches

The witches of Irish history had one thing in common: they were women who refused to conform

The A to Z of Ireland’s natural heritage

Ahead of Heritage Week, take a lesson in our animals, plants, fungus and much more...

Ending of a ‘famine’ imminent for Waterford or Galway

Waterford waiting 58 years for Liam MacCarthy cup – Galway 29 without a win

Good Friday: Why are so many of us still Catholic?

Modern Irish Catholics, from the cultural to the a la carte and conservative

Life’s Work: Pat O’Donovan, antiques auctioneer, Newcastle West, Co Limerick

Is herbalism another form of magic?

Patients less likely to be fobbed off these days with a vague promise they will get better

Eyes wide shut at Connemara film event

Another Life: A seasonal love affair with trees, flowers and the green gift of growth

We’re slowly rediscovering Ireland’s native botanical heritage

Dublin’s Jim Gavin wins Philips Manager of the Year award

Football boss rewarded for a year that saw his team capture National League, Leinster and All-Ireland titles

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Thousands of fans and a proud mother welcome team home

A 16-year gap was bridged as Clare win only their fourth All-Ireland title in their history