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A BBC documentary about the Troubles is set to focus on the intelligence war between the British Army and the IRA. The programme – Spotlight on The Troubles: A Secret History – is receiving rave reviews.

The Aran Islands have been named as a the 6th best islands in the world by a leading travel guide. Big 7 Travel created the list using feedback from more than 5,000 travellers, as well as the experience of their own writers.

A beautiful 1930s terraced house in Dublin has gone up for sale with an asking price of €1.15million. The home is located in Blackrock and underwent a makeover in 2004, so it is packed full of modern design and luxury whilst still keeping many of its original features.

Officials of an Irish town have become an online hit after they issued signs urging people not to drop litter that had more than a hint of an Irish Mammy about them. The Tidy Towns committee of Longford authorised the comical signs which asks the public to question themselves as …

Irish movie star Pierce Brosnan has spoken about the positive impact his wife has had on him in a deeply moving interview. The James Bond legend has had to deal with more than his fair share of tragedy over the years.

The charming Irish pub that featured in the iconic movie The Quiet Man has been made available for lease. So if you fancy stepping in the footsteps of the flame-haired Irish beauty Maureen O’Hara and her co-star John Wayne, then Pat Cohan’s Bar & Restaurant, could be under your stewardship.

An autistic man from Kilkenny delivered a rousing rendition of the classic opera song Nessun Dorma that had his audience on their feet. Daniel Docherty was a guest speaker at the 2019 Cork Autism Conference and the student ended his speech with a jaw-dropping performance.