When you look at the list of the most popular boy names, the top name for close to a decade is Liam, the Irish diminutive of William. You might think that would make names of Irish origin feel ...

The in-state matchup is also a battle between unique nicknames in college athletics. The No. 7 Fighting Irish (11-1) take on the No. 10 Hoosiers (11-1, 8-1 Big Ten) for a spot in the quarterfinals ...

But there is still a disconnect between American and Irish ways to celebrate the holiday—including how to shorten the name of it: St. Patty's Day or St. Paddy's Day. The nicknames for Patrick or ...

Those who believe Notre Dame’s “Fighting Irish” nickname to be a denigration of the Irish people do not know the historical facts. In fact, quite the opposite is true. Notre Dame’s ...