Northwest Donegal: We heard myth, folklore and history, and couldn’t tell the difference

A winter’s visit to Donegal’s historic islands unlocked this beautiful corner of Ireland

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‘No more bleeding hearts’: Kerry-raised NGO worker among those on trial in Greece

Europe Letter: Search and rescue worker Seán Binder gets caught in geopolitics of migration

Donegal: An insiders’ guide to food, activities, wilderness and walks

Enjoy picturesque beaches, surfing hotspots and top eateries in the north-west

Man attempting to swim around Ireland from Donegal reaches Down

Henry O’Donnell hopes to become the first swimmer to circumnavigate the island

Man sets out to become first to fin-swim around Ireland

Henry O’Donnell (56) entered water in Co Donegal in feat which could take a year

Donegal Catch – Frank McNally recalls the heroic rescue of the SS Stolwijk

An Irishman’s Diary

These books on science history are ideal for Christmas stockings

A reprint of Mary Mulvihill’s tour of Ireland and a dive into late Victorian Dublin

Rural broadband: Full list of high-speed internet hubs

Breakdown by county of all locations set for high-speed links in first year of broadband plan

A bird to look up to – Frank McNally on a lesser-spotted but gifted member of the crow family, the jay

Tory with a Twist – Frank McNally on the sinking of the HMS Wasp

Oh god! How many of Ireland’s deities can you name?

Mythical Irish warriors, gods and royalty lost in the mists of time, but resurrected here

Tory Island’s only hotel on the market for €400,000

Tory’s biggest employer, Óstan Thóraigh has been at centre of island life since late 1800s

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Prince Harry is an Irishman trapped in a royal body

Paddy Logue: Like Obama, Ali and probably Putin, Harry is almost certain to have some Irish blood

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Tory Island residents bring their campaign for a better ferry to Dublin

Colourful protesters tell politicians: ‘We’re going to need a better boat’