Irish history

Immersive exhibition on the Burning of Cork by Black and Tans opens ahead of 100th anniversary
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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 years 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 5 years 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
Life & Style 5 years ago

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 5 years 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
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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

Today marks 98 years since the signing of the Anglo-Irish Treaty and the end of Ireland's War of Independence
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Today marks 98 years since the signing of the Anglo-Irish Treaty and the end of Ireland's War of Independence

By: Rachael O'Connor

On this day 20 years ago, the Good Friday Agreement came into effect
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On this day 20 years ago, the Good Friday Agreement came into effect

By: Rachael O'Connor

Michael Collins' walking cane sells at auction for €11,000
News 5 years ago

Michael Collins' walking cane sells at auction for €11,000

By: Harry Brent

Unusual Michael Collins 'Wanted' poster dating back to 1920 goes viral
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Unusual Michael Collins 'Wanted' poster dating back to 1920 goes viral

By: Rachael O'Connor

Ireland's national colour was originally BLUE, not green
Life & Style 5 years ago

Ireland's national colour was originally BLUE, not green

By: Harry Brent

On this day 135 years ago, the GAA was founded to preserve Ireland’s national sports
Sport 5 years ago

On this day 135 years ago, the GAA was founded to preserve Ireland’s national sports

By: Rachael O'Connor

8 of Ireland's all time scariest figures
Life & Style 5 years ago

8 of Ireland's all time scariest figures

By: Harry Brent

Patrick Cleburne: The birthplace of the highest-ranking Irishman in America's Civil War has gone up for sale in Cork
PROPERTY 5 years ago

Patrick Cleburne: The birthplace of the highest-ranking Irishman in America's Civil War has gone up for sale in Cork

By: Rachael O'Connor