Clare Downham, ‘The Battle of Clontarf in Irish History and Legend’ (History Ireland 13, No. 5, 2005) Seán Duffy, Brian Boru and the Battle of Clontarf (Gill & Macmillan, 2014) Seán Duffy (ed.), ...

There's something about historical fiction and fantasy which go hand-in-hand. Take The Last Kingdom, a series of excellent novels by Bernard Cornwell. These boo ...

The gods, perhaps Norse ones this far north, were clearly looking out for us. As our boat zoomed through Loch Nevis, dolphins ...

Gough has performed something of a U-turn by declaring that football’s new rules “have been great for us”. Referee David Gough during the GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship semi ...

It hasn’t been the friendliest place lately for its Irish member, Fine Gael. The EPP has the most seats in the European Parliament and the most national leaders sitting around the table at ...

Gaelic football needs to promote one-on-one defending. Otherwise, teams will opt to drop deep and rely on numbers. The enforcement of the steps rule will facilitate that promotion. WEAKNESS: Meath ...

Now, with two wins in their pocket, the Kings prepare for a major test as they return home to Rotary Place this Friday night for an 8 p.m. clash with the Green Gaels from Bowmanville — a team expected ...