CORONAVIRUS is now officially a pandemic and is continuing to spread around the world - but where in Ireland has the virus hit? Here are the regions struck by COVID-19.

The Gaeltacht isn’t just a place on the map; it’s a living symbol of Ireland’s cultural soul. These scattered regions along the west, from Donegal’s rugged shores to the islands of Kerry ...

Pictured are Kate O'Keeffe, aka Mrs White; Cliona Barrett, aka Mrs O'Brien and Jenny De Saulles, Head of Ireland's Ancient East, Fáilte Ireland. [Photo: Pat Moore] Ireland's Ancient East. Map ...

Key findings: - That prior to the mass movement of people in recent decades, there were numerous distinct genetic clusters found in specific regions across Ireland.