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fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Former Eurovision star gives impromptu performance at Cork Airport

Cathal's new novel, Athenry, is a historical love story set during the Great Famine, launched with enthusiasm in Cork.
Miami
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The Miami Showband massacre: what led to the killing of the Irish Beatles'?

The Miami Showband massacre profoundly affected Ireland's cultural memory, symbolizing the violence of the Troubles.
LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
2 weeks ago

Madeleine and the Doctor and the Valkyries - San Francisco Bay Times

Madeleine ffrench-Mullen and Doctor Kathleen Lynn were influential lesbian activists for Irish independence and women's suffrage in the early 20th century.
fromMedievalists.net
3 weeks ago

Edel Bhreathnach Wins Prize for Book on Monasticism in Ireland - Medievalists.net

Edel Bhreathnach's Monasticism in Ireland, AD 900-1250 explores the functioning of monasteries during a period of major change, questioning the true nature of the monastic church.
History
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The bicycle played a rich role in Ireland's past. Now it is key to our future | Cian Ginty

The combination of the pneumatic tyre and the safety bicycle led to a boom in cycling. This new model was the iPhone of bicycles at the time.
Agriculture
Travel
fromCN Traveller
1 month ago

Meet the innovators crafting a creative trail along this Irish coastline

The Ring of Kerry has hidden gems beyond its popular tourist attractions, enticing new generations to explore its nature and history.
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'My saxophone saved my life' - Miami Showband massacre survivor Des Lee, 50 years on

Three band members were murdered on July 31, 1975, profoundly affecting the surviving members and the nation.
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Mairia Cahill: Making money out of our revolutionary past is sacrilege - unless it's Sinn Fein doing it

Mary Lou McDonald called the Government's redevelopment plans for the GPO a "betrayal of history", emphasizing that she does not want a shopping centre on sacred revolutionary ground.
US politics
History
fromMedievalists.net
1 month ago

Top 10 Medieval Castles in Ireland - Medievalists.net

Ireland's medieval castles, primarily built post-Norman invasion, reflect military control and architectural evolution.
#public-records
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Pioneering project releases more lost Irish records spanning 700 years

Historic records spanning 700 years in Ireland have been digitally recreated, enhancing accessibility for researchers and the public.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Swashbuckling and cheeky': island festival celebrates Ireland's pirate queen'

Grace O'Malley's legacy is celebrated through performance and storytelling, reaffirming her historical significance as a powerful woman in 16th-century Ireland.
fromColossal
2 months ago

Ireland's Oldest and Largest Medieval Book Shrine Goes on Public View for the First Time

The Lough Kinale Book Shrine is Ireland's oldest and largest medieval shrine, showcasing intricate craftsmanship and historical significance.
History
fromMedievalists.net
2 months ago

The Book of Leinster Returns to the Public Eye After Major Conservation Work - Medievalists.net

The Book of Leinster is now on public display, showcasing vital texts of early Irish literature and history.
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Eilis O'Hanlon: 'By the ad break, it was time for some guff about St Patrick. It was here that viewers' worst suspicions were about to be confirmed'

Colin Farrell's narration lacks energy, making the presentation of 8,000 years of Irish history feel lifeless.
#cathal-crowe
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago
UK politics

'It was a jumble of words' says Fianna Fail TD as Taoiseach Micheal Martin urges calm over comments British Army never shot Irish civilians

fromIrish Independent
3 months ago
UK politics

'It was a jumble of words' says Fianna Fail TD as Taoiseach Micheal Martin urges calm over comments British Army never shot Irish civilians

fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

'A genuine slip-up' - TD Cathal Crowe apologises after claiming British Army never bombed or shot civilians in Ireland

Cathal Crowe issued an apology for his inaccurate remarks regarding British military actions in Ireland during a parliamentary discussion.
UK politics
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

'A genuine slip-up' - Cathal Crowe apologises after claiming the British Army never bombed or shot civilians in Ireland

Cathal Crowe issued an apology for his controversial remarks about British military actions in Ireland, emphasizing historical accuracy and personal accountability.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

European year of the Normans reopens debate over Irish identity

Ireland grapples with its complex Norman legacy, balancing cultural contributions against the backdrop of historical oppression.
philosophy
fromThe Conversation
3 months ago

An 18th-century rebellion for liberty, equality and freedom not in France or the United States, but Ireland

The May 1798 uprising signified a major revolutionary moment in Irish history, attempting to unite various factions against British rule.
East Bay real estate
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

Arklow shooting lodge built in 1890 by renowned Dublin surgeon immortalised by Joyce, once hosted Parnell and Redmond

Ballyteige Lodge is a historically significant Victorian country getaway, retaining its charm and features from the era while hosting Dublin's elite.
Women
fromIndependent
3 months ago

Hannah Quinn-Mulligan: I'd like to think Michael Collins would tog out in a skort to expose our camogie hypocrisy

The double standard between men's and women's games reflects ingrained cultural biases that prioritize men's contributions over women's.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Gerry Adams fights for peacemaker reputation in trial over BBC murdered spy claim

Gerry Adams is suing the BBC for defamation over claims he sanctioned a killing, asserting it undermined his reputation as a peacemaker.
fromIndependent
3 months ago

Donal Fallon: What the Israeli ambassador got wrong about Ireland's wartime neutrality

Éamon de Valera's policies, including military neutrality, continue to shape modern Ireland despite perceptions of backwardness during his era.
fromIrish Independent
4 months ago

Conor McGregor shares video from Garden of Remembrance as Dublin anti-immigration protest and counter-protest take place

Conor McGregor urges calm during protests, highlighting the importance of peaceful discourse and commemorating Ireland's history.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Glentoran investigate footage allegedly showing player at rally linked to New IRA

Glentoran is investigating a player's potential involvement in a dissident republican rally.
fromIndependent
4 months ago

The story of Michael Manning and how his murder of a nurse in her 60s led to him being the last person to be hanged in Ireland

Micheal Manning's execution on April 20, 1954, marked the end of capital punishment in the Republic of Ireland, making him the last person executed in the country.
UK news
fromIrish Independent
4 months ago

The Indo Daily: Justice Derailed | Ep 2 - The Sleeping Judge

Osgur Breatnach was wrongfully accused of the Sallins train robbery in 1976, leading to a long trial and lasting trauma from the experience.
UK news
fromIrish Independent
4 months ago

The Indo Daily: Justice Derailed | Ep 1: Banged up in the Bridewell - The Sallins train robbery scandal

The Sallins robbery remains a controversial case highlighting issues of justice in Ireland.
UK news
fromIndependent
4 months ago

'It could happen again' - man wrongly convicted of Sallins train robbery continues call for inquiry nearly 50 years on

An innocent man claims state agents tortured him for a confession, suggesting a secret policy to suppress political dissent.
A public inquiry into the incident is being resisted by the government to avoid exposing systematic abuse.
#easter-rising
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Millennium-old monks' manuscripts return to Ireland for exhibition

The monks did not know if the books, which included religious scriptures, linguistic analysis, scribbled jokes and a collection of tomes described as the internet of the ancient world, would survive, or ever return.
Books
fromIrish Independent
4 months ago

The Indo Daily: Solving a notorious cold case: The three major clues in 'Ice House' murder of Irene White

In April 2005, 43-year-old Irene White was brutally murdered in Dundalk, stabbed 34 times, marking a significant violent crime in Ireland's history.
UK news
Arts
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
4 months ago

Lismore Castle's art gallery celebrates 20th anniversary with an exhibition dedicated to the kunstkammer

Lismore Castle merges art, history, and nature, celebrated as a cabinet of curiosities with a contemporary exhibition theme.
The 20th anniversary of Lismore Castle Arts coincides with a unique exhibition on kunstkammer.
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