Footnote:- According to ‘Vanishing Ireland’: “In 1765, a vast coal seam was discovered in the hills above Arigna. The demand for coal rocketed with the Industrial Revolution, as coal became vital fuel ...

If you want further access to Ireland's best local journalism ... Stations of teh Cross on Good Friday at 12 noon in Keadue Village and Arigna Church at 7pm. Good Friday - The Celebration of the ...

3,000 homes, farms and businesses are still without power in County Roscommon with areas in West and North Roscommon still ...

By Claire Moses Reporting from London Hundreds of thousands of customers in Ireland were without power and more than 100,000 were without water on Friday, as a powerful storm moved across the ...

A man was fatally injured when a tree fell on his car in County Donegal, in the northwest of Ireland, police said. Schools were forced to close and public transport ground to a halt. Officials had ...

The precise shape of the threat from Donald Trump’s presidency to Ireland’s exports and tax revenue is still not clear. However, it is obvious that danger lies ahead. Trump has threatened ...

Micheál Martin became Ireland’s taoiseach (prime minister) for the second time in his political career on Thursday, a day later than planned. The Irish parliament descended into uproar on ...

After being elected in the Dáil as Ireland's new Taoiseach on Thursday, Micheál Martin revealed his Government appointments, or Cabinet of Ministers. Each Minister of the Government is ...

The United Kingdom and Ireland are bracing for what could be one of the most severe storms seen in years, with authorities shutting schools and warning residents to stay in. Storm Éowyn ...

Ireland have hosting duties this time around, Steve Borthwick’s side travelling to the Aviva Stadium for a 4.45pm kick-off. Ireland v England will be televised live on Virgin Media One, with ...

Ireland's position as a foreign direct investment (FDI) hub is not in immediate danger under President Donald Trump, a former IDA executive has said. Gemma Allen, who hails from Cork, is a ...