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Poor, Banished Children? Not in Today’s Ireland

DUBLIN-Just over a decade ago, an American tourist in Ireland could expect to be treated in the manner of a

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We’ve Surrendered Moral High Ground

The American Embassy in Dublin, like American embassies elsewhere, looks like something that Mayor Rudolph Giuliani would order up if

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The Bloody Brilliant Debut of a Baby Bard From Dublin

You must see Howie the Rookie by the Irish dramatist Mark O’Rowe, who’s only 30 years old. The piece represents

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The Roberts, Pitt Pairing: Was It Worth It?

Gore Verbinski’s The Mexican , from a screenplay by J.H. Wyman, wastes a great deal of acting talent trying to

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Elvis Costello’s Stripped-Down, Hard-Charging Return: Wisdom and Tolerance...

I came late to Elvis Costello. In college, when the dorm emptied out on the night of the Attractions concert,

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Beethoven Boot Camp For Budding Concert Pianists

From June to September, the Italian seaside village of Positano is a mecca for seekers of dolce far niente .

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Manton's St. Patrick's Day Message to Quinn

Here is recent footage of Christine Quinn last week discussing the late Queens Democratic County Leader Tom Manton and how

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Blair Cancels London Book Signing Amid Protests, Shoe-Throwing

The book tour for A Journey, the tell-all memoir from former British PM Tony Blair, is not exactly going according

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‘The Cured’ Bravely Tries to Find a Fresh Angle on Zombies

God forbid there should be a sequel, but you know zombies. You can’t keep the living dead down long.

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Why Royals, Rappers and Justin Bieber Pay $25K For One Night at This Irish...

You might never be royal, but you can live like one at the $25,000 Straffan House at Ireland’s legendary K Club, frequented by Justin Bieber, Gucci Mane and the Prince of Monaco.

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The Most Decadent Valentine’s Day Hotel Packages of 2019

Who says Valentine's Day can't include rose petals AND a brand-new Mercedes Benz?

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This Chic Dublin Hotel’s ‘Limerick Butler’ Will Write You a Custom Poem to...

The newly renovated charmer may be the best place to stay in Dublin.

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Designer Daryl Kerrigan: The Woman Uptown Fashion Marches Out When They Need...

Wading through the male-dominated designer fantasies of fashion to find real clothes has become a feminist issue. Even women suited for the grandeur of, say, John Galliano or Alexander McQueen don’t...

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Saoirse Ronan Is Selling Her Newly Renovated Ireland Getaway for $1.66 Million

Saoirse Ronan is making a few home changes in Ireland. The Lady Bird actress is listing her 4,834-square-foot house in Greystones (about 45 minutes outside of Dublin) for sale, just two years after...

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Prince William and Kate Arrived in Dublin to Kick Off Their Busy Royal Tour

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge touched down in Dublin today, marking their first official visit to the Republic of Ireland. Prince William and Kate Middleton’s whirlwind trip will include...

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Naoise Dolan’s Debut, ‘Exciting Times,’ Ponders What We Learn From Language...

While writing her debut novel Exciting Times, Irish author Naoise Dolan faced a major challenge with her 22-year-old narrator, Ava: How could she create a character who’s simultaneously engaging and...

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Director John Carney On How He Got His New Movie ‘Flora And Son’ To Sing

For John Carney, making a movie without a musical element wouldn’t feel natural. The Irish director feels that film and music simply go hand in hand—as evidenced by his filmography, which includes...

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