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10 of Irelands most charming villages

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Ireland holidaysSome of the quirkiest, most picturesque villages are nestled in the outer reaches of the Irish countryside, which has helped preserve their character Ireland’s most beautiful and well known villages are easy to love. Even their names – Doolin, Adare, Dingle, Kenmare – roll off the tongue in a smooth syllable or two, as if they are part of a jingle or the end word of a rhyming couplet. Some of them rocketed to fame when they caught the eye of a film crew – such as Cong in The Quiet Man (1952) or Trim in Braveheart (1995), while more places grew in prominence because of their proximity to large cities or popular attractions. Read More...

Changing the Police: The Walk-Out

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After three years, Commissioner John Mueller is leaving the Yonkers Police Department. What does that mean for the police, and for Yonkers? Mueller says the reform efforts he set in motion will continue, others aren't so sure. Meanwhile, a recent arrest on the city's streets shows just how divided Yonkers remains about policing. You can listen to our whole season on police reformhere and you can read about it at The Marshall Project. Read More...