Patrick Foote of Name Explain looked at the origins of the very distinctive Scottish accent in its varying forms.

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While some people may already struggle to understand the Scottish accent, it isn't helped by the fact some words have unique ...

Scottish government minister Christina McKelvie has died at the age of 57, her partner has said. The minister for drugs and alcohol policy had taken medical leave last August to undergo treatment ...

“She was always proud of her working class roots in Easterhouse and often said she could not have dreamt of becoming a government minister for the Scottish Government.” Scotland’s First ...

Shane Curran has vacated the Carlow senior football hotseat after only seven months – and seven matches – in the role. Rumours of his departure, circulating throughout the afternoon, were ...

Cork’s Division 1A National Hurling League final against Tipperary at Páirc Uí Chaoimh sold out in under 24 hours. The April 6th showdown, part of a double-header alongside the Division 1B ...

The National Hurling League Division 1A final between Cork and Tipperary will be played in Páirc Uí Chaoimh at 4pm on Sunday, April 6th as part of a double-header with the Division 1B final ...

Despite the ruling Scottish National Party being mired in controversy, pollsters Survation predicted the SNP would win 55 seats in the Scottish Parliament if the election were held today.

My colleague Niall McIntyre will be back for tomorrow's final rounds of the Gaelic football National Leagues, with an abundance of action and drama to look forward to. Don't forget to keep an eye ...

The number of overseas students at Scottish universities dropped by more than 10,000 last year, new figures show. The decline comes after foreign student numbers reached an all-time high in the ...

Gaelic sports hold an irreplaceable position in Irish cultural identity, acting as a bridge between Ireland's past and present. These traditional games—hurling, Gaelic football, handball, and ...