Mac Giolla News Today

Northern Ireland’s deepening crisis split republicans and Mac Giolla was president of Official Sinn Féin by January 1970

It was one of those moments you remember forever. I was standing stage-side at London’s Brixton Academy with Frank Murray, manager of The Pogues, S...

Like time and tide, politics waits for no man or woman. Sinn Féin councillor Robert Beasley is set to face the setting sun of his political career after over 50 years at next June’s local elections.

Here are the best Irish language television documentaries, music, and history programs you can now watch for free on IrishEyes.tv, a content streaming service exclusive to North America. Watch translated clips from Ceiliúradh na Féile Pádraig 2022, Daniel Sa Bhaile, Gaeilgoirí an Chogaidh Mhóir and Múinteorí.

Find out what your Irish surname means and your family name's origin in our comprehensive list of common Irish last names. Irish surnames are one of the most intriguing parts of our culture and finding your last name's origin can tell you a lot about the Irish people you are descended from. 

Prof Margaret Kelleher’s speech launching the Booker Prize winning author’s The Wren, The Wren

The best movies, music, art and more coming your way this week

A Tribute to Brian O’Doherty, edited by Brenda Moore-McCann

One of Ireland’s original ballad scene leaders, the singer – and RTE staffer – released two solo albums and left a lasting impression.

TWO teams from Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair will compete in the National Final of Clár na gComhlachtaí, the competition for young entrepreneurs, which will be held at the Connemara Coast Hotel today.