Former Beautiful South singer Paul Heaton, who aims to be the first “major star” play in every county on the island of Ireland, has inadvertently ticked Co Down off his bucket list.

Heaton formed the Beautiful South with the Housemartins' drummer, Dave Hemingway, and the band's debut single. They had a series of hits throughout the 1990s, including the number-one single "A Little ...

Laois today won the All-Ireland Minor Football Final at the second time of asking against Dublin. Having seen their efforts spoiled on two previous occasions, Laois finally got the better of the ...

Three Irish restaurants have been added to the latest UK and Ireland edition of the Michelin Guide. The restaurants are Ballyfin Demense in Co Laois, The Morrison Room in Co Kildare and Lignum in ...