Italian emergency services were battling to rescue a Romanian worker trapped for hours under rubble following the partial collapse of a medieval tower in central Rome, near the Colosseum.

Holiday traditions feel timeless, like they’ve always existed in their current form. Families gather around Christmas trees.

Many of the ancient Irish holy men and women came to us from the early, misty days of Christianity in Ireland. On All Saints' and All Souls' Days, it's a good time to remember some of them.

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This 18th-century Irish manor is reimagined for modern luxury weddings. Explore Cashel Palace, its Michelin-starred ...

Ireland’s tales of the undead and Dublin’s Gothic architecture inspired the creation of the world’s most famous vampire, Bram ...

According to an Irish legend, Jack O’Lanterns are named after a stingy man names Jack, who, because he tricked the devil ...

When the first drops of whiskey were distilled in medieval Ireland, a silent helper stood nearby. Furred, four-legged, and always ready to deal with ...

Brought to you by DiscoverIreland.ieIreland is the Home of Halloween, and these events are honouring its fascinating origins.

An Irish county has been named among the world’s best places to visit in 2026. Lonely Planet named Tipperary one of the globe ...