Irish history

Original signs for iconic Dublin streets go up for auction online
News 6 days ago

Original signs for iconic Dublin streets go up for auction online

By: Rachael O'Connor

Meet the 8 Irishmen who signed the US Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776
Life & Style 1 week ago

Meet the 8 Irishmen who signed the US Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776

By: Jack Beresford

On this day in 1996, investigative journalist Veronica Guerin was murdered for exposing criminal gangs
News 2 weeks ago

On this day in 1996, investigative journalist Veronica Guerin was murdered for exposing criminal gangs

By: Rachael O'Connor

Ancient Irish ruling elite buried in Newgrange tomb was 'born of first-degree incest'
News 3 weeks ago

Ancient Irish ruling elite buried in Newgrange tomb was 'born of first-degree incest'

By: Rachael O'Connor

Skull found in dig for 16th century Irish lord who almost freed Ireland from the British
News 1 month ago

Skull found in dig for 16th century Irish lord who almost freed Ireland from the British

By: Rachael O'Connor

RMS Carpathia: 12 facts about the ship that rescued the Titanic's survivors
News 2 months ago

RMS Carpathia: 12 facts about the ship that rescued the Titanic's survivors

By: Jack Beresford

Historical documentary drama about the life of St Patrick to hit Netflix this week
Entertainment 4 months 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 4 months 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 4 months 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
Life & Style 4 months ago

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 4 months 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
News 4 months ago

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 5 months 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 5 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 5 months ago

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

By: Rachael O'Connor