Irish history

Holy Cross disputes: Documentary on vicious sectarian abuse of Catholic schoolchildren to air on Irish TV
News 4 years ago

Holy Cross disputes: Documentary on vicious sectarian abuse of Catholic schoolchildren to air on Irish TV

By: Rachael O'Connor

On this day in 1949: Ireland were first football team to beat England on home soil - only for it to be scrubbed from history
Sport 4 years ago

On this day in 1949: Ireland were first football team to beat England on home soil - only for it to be scrubbed from history

By: Harry Brent

Irish-born slaveowner's bust taken down by British Museum due to pressure from Black Lives Matter
News 4 years ago

Irish-born slaveowner's bust taken down by British Museum due to pressure from Black Lives Matter

By: Harry Brent

Irish Wolfhound: Height, Weight, Breed Information, Facts, History and Personality traits
News 4 years ago

Irish Wolfhound: Height, Weight, Breed Information, Facts, History and Personality traits

By: Irish Post

Paddy Coyle, the boy behind defining image of the Troubles, passes away
News 4 years ago

Paddy Coyle, the boy behind defining image of the Troubles, passes away

By: Rachael O'Connor

Original signs for iconic Dublin streets go up for auction online
News 4 years ago

Original signs for iconic Dublin streets go up for auction online

By: Rachael O'Connor

On this day in 1996, investigative journalist Veronica Guerin was murdered for exposing criminal gangs
News 4 years 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 4 years 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 4 years ago

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

By: Rachael O'Connor

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

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

By: Rachael O'Connor

On this day in 1888, Grace Gifford-Plunkett, subject of the song 'Grace', was born in Dublin
Life & Style 4 years 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 years 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 years 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 4 years ago

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

By: Rachael O'Connor