An early 20th-century postage stamp was a clear marker of national identity. In Ireland, which was then part of the United Kingdom, the only way to send a letter was to affix it with a British stamp, ...

The Deputy Mayor of Galway city is leading calls for European legislation to protect the Claddagh ring symbol to combat a surge of imitations which have flooded the online market. Cllr Níall McNelis, ...

A Stormont minister has a “legal duty” to bring a decision to erect Irish language signs at Belfast’s Grand Central Station to the Executive, deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly has said. Ms ...

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Some are officially recognised as symbols of the State, while others are unofficial, and are simply accepted by the majority as being 'Irish'. From our national emblem to the design of the ...

Some are officially recognised as symbols of the State, while others are unofficial, and are simply accepted by the majority as being 'Irish'. From our national emblem to the design of the tricolour ...

A symbol of Ireland’s constantly evolving food culture, it’s a testament to the creativity of takeaway chefs and the changing appetite of Irish people. Make no mistake – the spice bag is ...

The Celtic talisman scored four times in ten Champions League appearances and earned praise from Bayern Munich’s players for his all-action pressing. Boss Brendan Rodgers has described Maeda as the ...

The Celtic talisman scored four times in ten Champions ... Boss Brendan Rodgers has described Maeda as the "symbol" of his team — but also admitted his star man will be attracting the attention ...

Pope Francis’ recovery and first public appearance in over five weeks at Gemelli Hospital was hailed as “a symbol of hope ... the hospital grounds with 60 Irish pilgrims.