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First recorded meeting of an Irish parliament took place on this day in 1264

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First recorded meeting of an Irish parliament took place on this day in 1264

By: Harry Brent - 5 years ago

1,000 Irish miners who died in Colorado after fleeing Famine will finally be remembered

Irish History 5 years ago

1,000 Irish miners who died in Colorado after fleeing Famine will finally be remembered

By: Rachael O'Connor - 5 years ago

On this day in 1984: US President Ronald Reagan addresses Dáil during state visit to Ireland

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On this day in 1984: US President Ronald Reagan addresses Dáil during state visit to Ireland

By: Harry Brent - 5 years ago

On this day in 1866: Fenian Brotherhood invades British-ruled-Canada in attempt to force UK to grant Irish independence

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On this day in 1866: Fenian Brotherhood invades British-ruled-Canada in attempt to force UK to grant Irish independence

By: Harry Brent - 5 years ago

On This Day in 1997: Prime Minister Tony Blair 'apologises on behalf of Britain' for Irish Potato Famine

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On This Day in 1997: Prime Minister Tony Blair 'apologises on behalf of Britain' for Irish Potato Famine

By: Harry Brent - 5 years ago

On this day in 1932, Amelia Earhart set off on her record-breaking journey which finished in Ireland

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On this day in 1932, Amelia Earhart set off on her record-breaking journey which finished in Ireland

By: Rachael O'Connor - 5 years ago

National Famine Commemoration to be held in remembrance of all who died in the Great Hunger

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National Famine Commemoration to be held in remembrance of all who died in the Great Hunger

By: Rachael O'Connor - 5 years ago

Ancient Irish people were black with blue eyes, new documentary suggests

Irish History 5 years ago

Ancient Irish people were black with blue eyes, new documentary suggests

By: Harry Brent - 5 years ago

IRA prisoner Bobby Sands died following 66 days on hunger strike on this day in 1981

Irish History 5 years ago

IRA prisoner Bobby Sands died following 66 days on hunger strike on this day in 1981

By: Harry Brent - 5 years ago

How three brave sisters defended their family’s home during the Irish Land War

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How three brave sisters defended their family’s home during the Irish Land War

By: Michael Murphy - 5 years ago

Remembering the 1916 Easter Rising: Day 6 - Irish rebels surrender

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Remembering the 1916 Easter Rising: Day 6 - Irish rebels surrender

By: Harry Brent - 5 years ago

Extremely rare 'ancient Celtic ornament' discovered in Norway believed to have been stolen by Vikings

Irish History 5 years ago

Extremely rare 'ancient Celtic ornament' discovered in Norway believed to have been stolen by Vikings

By: Rachael O'Connor - 5 years ago

Remembering the 1916 Easter Rising - Day 4, 5 and 6: Rebel hopes dwindle

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Remembering the 1916 Easter Rising - Day 4, 5 and 6: Rebel hopes dwindle

By: Harry Brent - 5 years ago

On This Day in 1954: Michael Manning becomes last man ever to be hanged in Ireland

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On This Day in 1954: Michael Manning becomes last man ever to be hanged in Ireland

By: Harry Brent - 5 years ago

On this day in 1367: Britain passes 'Statute of Kilkenny', which banned Irish language and culture in Ireland

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On this day in 1367: Britain passes 'Statute of Kilkenny', which banned Irish language and culture in Ireland

By: Harry Brent - 5 years ago

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