The potato, for better or worse, has played a major role in Irish life and as such, despite being a vegetable, it’s had quite an influence on Irish culture and even on the Irish language. Such was the ...

Researchers have defined and revised more than 500 old Irish words and it turns out leprechaun isn't Irish! While leprechauns are a quintessential part of Irish culture and mythology, the actual word ...

St Patrick’s Day gets millions of people parading the streets clad in green clothes, with shamrocks painted on their face, ...

There is no doubt that Ireland has had a profound influence on many aspects of American life, from food and the arts to organized labor and politics. However, one of the lesser-known areas of Irish ...