The tradition of carving Jack-O-Lanterns for Halloween is rooted in Celtic folklore, although the original Jack-O-Lanterns ...

After being overshadowed by Guinness and Irish whiskey the last few centuries, poitín—the lesser-known Irish spirit—is seeing ...

Liam Gallagher, it is fair to say, is not renowned for thoughtfulness or tact, particularly on the platform formerly known as ...

Given the prevalence of fans disrespecting national anthems in football grounds, is it time to abandon the tradition entirely ...

Eagles were chosen as a symbol of impendence ... Back in Glasgow, Celtic are predominantly known as ‘The Bhoys’, which can be ...

Ultimately, the origin may be a Samhain or midwinter sacrifice or celebration, as Celtic mythology considered the wren a symbol of the past year ... such as a wren being responsible for betraying ...

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according to a leading expert on symbols and flags. Homeowners in one of the properties opposed the Irish-English sign proposed by their neighbours, but it will be automatically approved by ...

A split between residents over a dual language street sign on a two-house street close to a loyalist estate exposes flaws in ...

Christmas symbols we all know and love. N othing says “Christmas” like the sights, smells and sounds of the season: From ...

In contrast to tumble drying, natural drying symbols can be harder to interpret. Here's what they actually mean: If the square has one drooping line, this means you can hang your clothes to dry on a ...