In mythology, the Hill of Slane was said to be the burial place of a Fir Bolg king called Sláine - hence the village’s name.

Irish language names that originated from Celtic mythology are on the rise. One such name that has a complicated meaning, but beautiful sound is Deirdre.

Christian 6. Cian 54 Old soul A character from the Irish mythology, Cian, signifies an old soul, ancient, or enduring, With a contemporary flair this classic name gives your little one a name that ...

A new book of Irish Baby Names tells where they got their meaning and - for those new to the language - how to pronounce them ...

Sport Football Celtic FC I see cracks in Celtic with transfer fears over four starters so maybe this Rangers claim is a myth – Hugh Keevins All of this comes before we get round to what becomes ...

Lennon Miller cool on Celtic transfer interest as Sunderland join hunt for Motherwell sensation The starlet is into the final 12 months of his contract at Fir Park and is not short of suitors ...

Unfortunately for Fionn, it isn’t long until he is spotted and Benandonner gives chase to the Irish hero’s home in Fort-of-Allen in Co. Kildare.

UK Russian ambassador blames UK in part for Ukraine’s drone attacks The British Council has meanwhile been barred from Russia, as tensions between Moscow and the West continue to deepen.

Here we go again. Another announcement, another acronym. This time, the Government wants the Land Development ­Agency (LDA) to deliver private housing directly.