YEARS ago, a new app hit the scene that changed many Irish people’s lives. Since the foundation of Google Maps, it has helped ...

Along with their medieval forts, Celtic churches and dramatic cliffs, the islands offer a glimpse into Ireland's history and culture, as this is a place where locals still speak Gaelic (and English).

A map of the Canary Islands. Image: Public Domain During the 17th and 18th centuries, many Catholic merchants left Ireland due to civil, religious and political restrictions, and sought out ...