Rebuilding New Orleans
A decade after Hurricane Katrina hit, the recovery continues in New Orleans. I meet some of the volunteers who have travelled to the city to help.
The many shades of Guinness
The Guinness brand is synonymous with Ireland but the story is about much more than a beer. There’s a long history intertwined with the country.
Dublin Castle’s green veneer
Dublin Castle is the setting for some of Ireland’s most important state functions – but the building reveals a history the country would prefer to forget.
Artistic mutations
The works of Australian Patricia Piccinini were the clear highlight of the art exhibitions at this year’s Galway International Arts Festival. Here’s why:
It’s about the festival as much as the arts
It’s one of the premier arts events in Europe – so what is it like to spend a few days at the Galway International Arts Festival?
Visit Newgrange: An ancient mystery
Even today, the ancient site of Newgrange still holds a great mystery – who built it and why?