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On August 28th in 1922: One-fifth of Irish population line streets for funeral of revolutionary Michael Collins
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On August 28th in 1922: One-fifth of Irish population line streets for funeral of revolutionary Michael Collins

By: Harry Brent

Exploring Irish Mythology: The Banshee
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Exploring Irish Mythology: The Banshee

By: Harry Brent

Wexford Martyrs: 7 facts about Six Irish Catholics hanged, drawn and quartered by Elizabeth I for treason in 1581
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Wexford Martyrs: 7 facts about Six Irish Catholics hanged, drawn and quartered by Elizabeth I for treason in 1581

By: Aidan Lonergan

Ancient tomb newly discovered on Dingle Peninsula could date back further than the Bronze Age
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Ancient tomb newly discovered on Dingle Peninsula could date back further than the Bronze Age

By: Rachael O'Connor

The true story of the nearby ship that could have saved everyone on board the Titanic
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The true story of the nearby ship that could have saved everyone on board the Titanic

By: Rachael O'Connor

On this day in 1912, the Titanic sunk on its maiden voyage with 2,200 people on board
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On this day in 1912, the Titanic sunk on its maiden voyage with 2,200 people on board

By: Rachael O'Connor

The story of RMS Carpathia: 12 incredible facts about the ship that saved Titanic's survivors
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The story of RMS Carpathia: 12 incredible facts about the ship that saved Titanic's survivors

By: Jack Beresford

On this day in 1912, the Titanic hit an iceberg in the freezing Atlantic ocean
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On this day in 1912, the Titanic hit an iceberg in the freezing Atlantic ocean

By: Rachael O'Connor

7 of Seamus Heaney's most inspiring verses of poetry to celebrate 82 years since his birth
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7 of Seamus Heaney's most inspiring verses of poetry to celebrate 82 years since his birth

By: Rachael O'Connor

Postcard from Titanic 'hero' sent weeks before fateful sinking goes up for auction
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Postcard from Titanic 'hero' sent weeks before fateful sinking goes up for auction

By: Rachael O'Connor

On this day in 1968: Ireland's worst ever air disaster sees 61 people perish as Aer Lingus flight crashes off Wexford coast
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On this day in 1968: Ireland's worst ever air disaster sees 61 people perish as Aer Lingus flight crashes off Wexford coast

By: Harry Brent

On this day in 2015, the Irish government accidentally legalised drugs for 24 hours
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On this day in 2015, the Irish government accidentally legalised drugs for 24 hours

By: Rachael O'Connor

On this day 133 years ago, Grace Gifford-Plunkett, subject of the song 'Grace', was born in Dublin
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On this day 133 years ago, Grace Gifford-Plunkett, subject of the song 'Grace', was born in Dublin

By: Rachael O'Connor

IRA prisoner Bobby Sands began fatal hunger strike on this day in 1981
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IRA prisoner Bobby Sands began fatal hunger strike on this day in 1981

By: Michael Murphy

Breakthrough in search for the remains of 'tragic' historical Irish patriot
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Breakthrough in search for the remains of 'tragic' historical Irish patriot

By: Michael Murphy