The McCooey surname has Armagh roots, deriving from the Gaelic name Mac Cumhaigh, meaning “son of Cú Mhaighe,” which ...

Supermarket shelves are buckling under the weight of pumpkins. Witches’ hats, cat ears and devil horns have been fetched down ...

Brigid was one of the most revered figures in Celtic mythology, a goddess of fire, healing, and creativity. Her influence touched poetry, protection, and the sacred flames that symbolized her eternal ...

Christina writes poetry and prose. Her work was funded with an Arts Council Ireland’s Agility Award and a Mayo Artist Bursary. She received the Doyle Award and the Diana Woods Memorial Award in ...

The city is accepting nominations for its next poet laureate and youth poet. The poet laureate position, which is honorary, aims to promote literacy, literature and creativity among residents, ...

We are proud to release a special poem called 'The Stadium Speaks' to recognise and honour the influential Black figures who have helped shape Manchester City. To celebrate Black History Month, the ...

Michael D. Higgins will shortly finish his two terms as President of Ireland, having served 14 years as head of State. In 2011 he said his tenure would be “a presidency of ideas”. But what are they ...

Gaelic medium schools throughout the Highlands are to get audio devices with access to 70 Gaelic stories, songs and poems as part of a drive to grow the language. The initiative is being delivered ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

A mountain, a deer and a ghillie - a re-imagination of Gaelic poem, Moladh Beinn Dobhrain. Show more Song of the Deer reimagines the monumental 18th Century Gaelic poem, Moladh Beinn Dobhrain - In ...

Manchán Magan was described as a “fire-starter” in a moving funeral ceremony at which the writer and broadcaster was fondly remembered for his “spirit of abundance” and joy at creation. Hundreds of ...

After four decades, the annual book series is drawing to a close. Our columnist looks at what it all meant. By Elisa Gabbert I wonder if there has ever been more equivocation about the word “best” and ...