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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week 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 week 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 week 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
3 weeks 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
2 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
2 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
2 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
2 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
2 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.
fromThe Conversation
2 months ago

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

At the time, Ireland was a kingdom within the state of Great Britain. The island's three religious factions had long been divided.
philosophy
East Bay real estate
fromIrish Independent
2 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
2 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
2 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
3 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
3 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
3 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
3 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
3 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.
fromIndependent
3 months ago

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

Osgur Breatnach stated that the Government is avoiding a public inquiry into his wrongful conviction to conceal a policy of torture used to extract false confessions.
UK news
#easter-rising
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 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
3 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
3 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.
fromIrish Independent
4 months ago

The Indo Daily - 'War of the Comans': The bitter family feud over multi-million Dublin drinks empire

Patrick Coman's aspirations took him from rural Ireland to successfully building a multi-million pound pub empire in Dublin, eventually leading to family division and legal battles.
London politics
#st-patricks-day
Beer
fromIrish Independent
4 months ago

The Irish Independent's View: On St Patrick's Day, we celebrate the best of us - all of us

St. Patrick's Day is a unifying celebration, shaped by history and immigrant influence, celebrated globally with inclusivity.
UK news
fromIndependent
4 months ago

Former MEP Mary Banotti leaves over 1.4m in her will - as well as love letters from Michael Collins to Kitty Kiernan

Two previously unseen love letters between Michael Collins and Kitty Kiernan have been donated to the Cork Public Museum.
Media industry
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Housewife of the Year': Contestants Look Back in Dismay

The documentary critiques outdated gender roles while highlighting the perspectives of women who participated in the Housewife of the Year competition.
Cocktails
fromIndependent
5 months ago

'Irish immigrants took the speakeasy to America, we gave them the idea of drinking in secret'

The Blind Pig is a Dublin speakeasy, reflecting a historical connection to Irish immigrants, with unique access through a secret bookcase.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
5 months ago

Mary Lou McDonald criticised for tribute to convicted IRA killer Brendan 'Bik' McFarlane after his death aged 74

Brendan "Bik" McFarlane remembered as a committed patriot for Irish freedom and unity.
fromIrish Independent
9 months ago

President Michael D Higgins pardons two men of murder 140 years on from their executions

President Higgins granted pardons to Sylvester Poff and James Barrett, acknowledging their wrongful executions and offering closure to their descendants after 142 years.
OMG science
fromIndependent
10 months ago

Patrick Lawlor: As Ireland reckons with latest horrors of abuse, courage of GPs Paddy and Mary Randles should be recognised by the State

Dr. Paddy Randles was a compassionate doctor who fought against corporal punishment in Irish schools.
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