The ancient Irish were at least familiar with the notion ... and went on to become the hero known as Cuchullain. The biggest difference to the Etain story is the presence of the god Lugh.

Ireland elevates St. Brigid alongside St. Patrick, reclaiming its forgotten female saint and marking a dramatic shift from Catholic conservatism to progressive nation ...

"Sucking a king’s nipples was a gesture of submission in ancient Ireland," says Kelly. "Cutting them would have made him incapable of kingship in this world or the next." "By using a range of ...

Jefferey Ryan, historian for the Ancient Order of Hibernians ... we like our local Augusta community to realize we have an Irish-American hero in our midst.” Ryan says the Augusta Canal ...

Chapters of the oldest Irish-Catholic fraternal organization in the country are celebrating their heritage on St. Patrick’s Day, including right here in Omaha. Local members of the Ancient Order ...