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Abraham Lincoln donated money to Ireland during the Great Famine
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Abraham Lincoln donated money to Ireland during the Great Famine

By: Irish Post

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

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

By: Rachael O'Connor

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

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

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

Unusual Michael Collins 'Wanted' poster dating back to 1920 goes viral
Uncategorized 5 years ago

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

By: Rachael O'Connor

Dublin's oldest fruit and veg market closes today after 127 years
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Dublin's oldest fruit and veg market closes today after 127 years

By: Harry Brent

The remarkable story of Eamon de Valera's escape from English prison - using a cake, a candle and a postcard with a hidden message
Uncategorized 5 years ago

The remarkable story of Eamon de Valera's escape from English prison - using a cake, a candle and a postcard with a hidden message

By: Harry Brent