It was a tribute to the linguist and political commentator’s influence on the course of my career in academia and journalism.

These ancient Irish monsters and demons have been terrifying the public since the dawn of Celtic mythology, especially at Halloween. The Irish word for demon is "deamhan" and it is certainly ...

So the makers of The Unreal (RTÉ One, Sunday, 5.10pm) are to be congratulated. Bringing ancient Irish mythology into the present day, this enjoyable children’s caper is a family-friendly ...

It's because of these Irish roots that we have plenty of Halloween-worthy Irish legends and myths. The Celts believed the year was divided into two parts, the lighter half in the summer and the ...

The former Celtic boss is under the cosh at Tottenham after a 3-2 defeat at Brighton, having been 2-0 up at half-time, compounded their miserable start to the season. He promised he always wins things ...

The former Celtic boss is under the cosh at Tottenham after a 3-2 defeat at Brighton, having been 2-0 up at half-time, compounded their miserable start to the season. He promised he always wins ...

The villain at the heart of Sword of the Sun by Sinead O’Hart (Piccadilly, £7.99, 10+) has walked straight out of Irish myth into the present day. “Old enough to have walked with the gods ...

An Iraqi professor leading a group of students on a walking tour of Baghdad's historic centre invites them to stop and admire a centuries-old stone wall erected to shield the city from Mongol ...

Age of Mythology: Retold is one of the best strategy games to come out this year. As the genre moves forward with new entries like Frostpunk 2, Manor Lords, and Homeworld 3, it’s also looked ...

Baghdad (AFP) – An Iraqi professor leading a group of students on a walking tour of Baghdad's historic centre invites them to stop and admire a centuries-old stone wall erected to shield the ...