In Dublin, Ewan McDonald settles into the front-parlour of Irish folk music.

Nearly 800 young children are believed to be buried in a mass grave beside a former home for unwed mothers in Ireland.

Bruce Holmes traces the gruesome footsteps of London's most notorious serial killer, Jack the Ripper.

Phoebe Falconer is intrigued to find one of the world's most recognisable statues sitting in the middle of a roundabout in northeastern France.

The original French Alpine retreat has much appeal for the modern snowboard and ski traveller, writes Adam Ruck.

Sometimes there's nothing like a chilly holiday to leave you feeling invigorated.

Prince Charles has compared Vladimir Putin to Adolf Hitler over Russia's actions in Ukraine.

The Welsh poet and playwright Dylan Thomas is being celebrated in a year-long series of events leading to the 100th anniversary of his birth on October 27, 1914, writes William Hageman.

In parts of eastern Europe, the memory of communist rule is still fresh, writes Sisi Tang.

Paul Abercrombie gets to grips with Venice's watery warrens during a once-in-a-lifetime rowing lesson.

Circles in the sky have become a hip way to view a city, so prepare your cabin for 'flight', says Peter Hamling.

Gerry Adams hit out at the “old guard” in the Northern Ireland police force after four days in custody for questioning about a notorious IRA murder in 1972.

A prehistoric land mass once connecting Britain to mainland Europe may have been wiped out by a 5m-high tsunami, according to new research.

Jane Luscombe reacquaints herself with some old haunts.

Chris Wiltshire feasts until he can feast no more in the region known as the bread basket of Italy.

A new book claims Nicolas Sarkozy unsuccessfully tried to seduce President Francois Hollande's ex-girlfriend, Valerie Trierweiler.

Daniel Scott revisits the Wimbledon Common pubs he frequented in his youth.

Graham Reid visits a Swedish museum with spirit in every sense.

Ever dreamed of seeing France on two wheels? Lynette Eyb provides an overview to help you start planning your cycling adventure.

Andrew Alderson finds himself drawn to an unusual museum.

Car sharing is fun and much cheaper than European rail, writes Eva Buzo.

A priest shocked a couple and their wedding guests in Ireland when he gave a powerful surprise rendition of Leonard Cohen's Hallelujah, complete with re-worked lyrics.

Sweeping gains by Hungary's neo-Nazi Jobbik party provoked concern across Europe yesterday after the anti-Semitic organisation won one in five votes in a general election.

An 89-year-old woman killed herself at an assisted suicide clinic because she had become fed up with the modern world of emails, TVs, and supermarket-ready meals.