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On this day in 2001, Ireland held a national day of mourning for the victims of 9/11
Irish History 2 years ago

On this day in 2001, Ireland held a national day of mourning for the victims of 9/11

By: Irish Post

On this day in 1987: The Pogues release Fairytale of New York
Life & Style 3 years ago

On this day in 1987: The Pogues release Fairytale of New York

By: Irish Post

On this day in 1890: Revolutionary leader Michael Collins was born
News 3 years ago

On this day in 1890: Revolutionary leader Michael Collins was born

By: Michael Murphy

Remembering Arthur Guinness, creator of 'the black stuff', born on this day in 1725
Shopping 3 years ago

Remembering Arthur Guinness, creator of 'the black stuff', born on this day in 1725

By: Rachael O'Connor

On August 28th in 1922: One-fifth of Irish population line streets for funeral of revolutionary Michael Collins
Irish History 3 years ago

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

By: Harry Brent

Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walk on surface of moon for first time on this day in 1969
News 3 years ago

Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walk on surface of moon for first time on this day in 1969

By: Harry Brent

Homosexuality was decriminalised in Ireland 28 years ago today
News 3 years ago

Homosexuality was decriminalised in Ireland 28 years ago today

By: Harry Brent

On this day in 1932, Amelia Earhart set off on her record-breaking journey which finished in Ireland
Irish History 3 years ago

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

By: Rachael O'Connor

IRA prisoner Bobby Sands died following 66 days on hunger strike on this day in 1981
Irish History 3 years ago

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

By: Harry Brent

The true story of the nearby ship that could have saved everyone on board the Titanic
Life & Style 3 years ago

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
Life & Style 3 years ago

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

By: Rachael O'Connor

On this day in 1912, the Titanic hit an iceberg in the freezing Atlantic ocean
Life & Style 3 years ago

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

By: Rachael O'Connor

A year ago today, Leo Varadkar announced Ireland's two-week lockdown
News 3 years ago

A year ago today, Leo Varadkar announced Ireland's two-week lockdown

By: Rachael O'Connor

On this day in 1983, nationwide hunt begins for famous racehorse Shergar, allegedly kidnapped by the IRA
Life & Style 3 years ago

On this day in 1983, nationwide hunt begins for famous racehorse Shergar, allegedly kidnapped by the IRA

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