Irish history

Historical documentary drama about the life of St Patrick to hit Netflix this week
Entertainment 4 weeks ago

Historical documentary drama about the life of St Patrick to hit Netflix this week

By: Rachael O'Connor

Tributes paid to hunger striker Bobby Sands on what would have been his 66th birthday
News 1 month ago

Tributes paid to hunger striker Bobby Sands on what would have been his 66th birthday

By: Rachael O'Connor

7 inspiring women from Irish history you should know about
Life & Style 1 month ago

7 inspiring women from Irish history you should know about

By: Jack Beresford

On this day in 1888, Grace Gifford-Plunkett, subject of the song 'Grace', was born in Dublin
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On this day in 1888, Grace Gifford-Plunkett, subject of the song 'Grace', was born in Dublin

By: Rachael O'Connor

On this day in 1997, Ireland's controversial divorce laws came into effect
News 1 month ago

On this day in 1997, Ireland's controversial divorce laws came into effect

By: Rachael O'Connor

OTD 1985: Irish Government defies Catholic Church, votes to allow sale of contraceptives
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OTD 1985: Irish Government defies Catholic Church, votes to allow sale of contraceptives

By: Rachael O'Connor

Flowers and gifts left on Michael Collins' grave for Valentine's Day
News 1 month ago

Flowers and gifts left on Michael Collins' grave for Valentine's Day

By: Rachael O'Connor

Immersive exhibition on the Burning of Cork by Black and Tans opens ahead of 100th anniversary
News 2 months ago

Immersive exhibition on the Burning of Cork by Black and Tans opens ahead of 100th anniversary

By: Rachael O'Connor

4,000-year-old Bronze-age era dwelling possibly discovered in Connemara
News 2 months ago

4,000-year-old Bronze-age era dwelling possibly discovered in Connemara

By: Rachael O'Connor

On this day in 1868, trailblazing Irish revolutionary Constance Markievicz was born
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On this day in 1868, trailblazing Irish revolutionary Constance Markievicz was born

By: Rachael O'Connor

Today marks 101 years since Eamon de Valera's incredible prison break using a cake and a candle
News 2 months ago

Today marks 101 years since Eamon de Valera's incredible prison break using a cake and a candle

By: Rachael O'Connor

Remembering Arthur Guinness, creator of 'the black stuff' on the anniversary of his death in 1803
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Remembering Arthur Guinness, creator of 'the black stuff' on the anniversary of his death in 1803

By: Rachael O'Connor

Taoiseach 'disappointed' politicians are boycotting commemoration of Royal Irish Constabulary members
News 3 months ago

Taoiseach 'disappointed' politicians are boycotting commemoration of Royal Irish Constabulary members

By: Rachael O'Connor

Night of the Big Wind: On this day in 1839, a storm hit so ferociously, Irish people thought Judgement Day had come
Life & Style 3 months ago

Night of the Big Wind: On this day in 1839, a storm hit so ferociously, Irish people thought Judgement Day had come

By: Rachael O'Connor

Fascinating letter from Irish woman to family in 1922 describes Civil War, Michael Collins' death
News 3 months ago

Fascinating letter from Irish woman to family in 1922 describes Civil War, Michael Collins' death

By: Rachael O'Connor