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Shrove Tuesday: How Irish Catholic tradition led to the modern Pancake Day
Life & Style 3 years ago

Shrove Tuesday: How Irish Catholic tradition led to the modern Pancake Day

By: Rachael O'Connor

On this day in 1922, the Dáil votes to accept the Anglo-Irish Treaty, creating the Irish Free State and sparking Civil War
Life & Style 3 years ago

On this day in 1922, the Dáil votes to accept the Anglo-Irish Treaty, creating the Irish Free State and sparking Civil War

By: Rachael O'Connor

On this day in 1904: New York City's subway opens for first time - having been built by an Irishman
Life & Style 4 years ago

On this day in 1904: New York City's subway opens for first time - having been built by an Irishman

By: Harry Brent

The troubled history behind Ireland's national anthem, Amhrán na bhFiann- A Soldier's Song
Life & Style 4 years ago

The troubled history behind Ireland's national anthem, Amhrán na bhFiann- A Soldier's Song

By: Rachael O'Connor

Today marks 130 years since the birth of Michael Collins
Life & Style 4 years ago

Today marks 130 years since the birth of Michael Collins

By: Rachael O'Connor

Tributes paid to Irish revolutionary and former Taoiseach Éamon de Valera on 138th anniversary of his birth
Life & Style 4 years ago

Tributes paid to Irish revolutionary and former Taoiseach Éamon de Valera on 138th anniversary of his birth

By: Rachael O'Connor

On this day in 1979, more than a million Irish people greeted Pope John Paul II in Dublin
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On this day in 1979, more than a million Irish people greeted Pope John Paul II in Dublin

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

On this day in 1888, Grace Gifford-Plunkett, subject of the song 'Grace', was born in Dublin
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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 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

Remembering Arthur Guinness, creator of 'the black stuff' on the anniversary of his death in 1803
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Remembering Arthur Guinness, creator of 'the black stuff' on the anniversary of his death in 1803

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
Life & Style 4 years ago

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

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

8 of Ireland's all time scariest figures
Entertainment 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
Life & Style 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