Shamrocks and four-leaf clovers: only one is a true symbol of Ireland. And neither is the official emblem of the Republic.

How did a Pirate Queen nicknamed Bald Gráinne become a symbol of Irish Independence? Here’s the story of Gráinne Ní Mháille.

High King Brian Boru's reputation shines brightly in Irish memory, but how much is fact and how much is legend?