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St Brigid, one of Ireland’s most revered saints known for her charity and peacekeeping, has become the subject of debate in recent years, with some questioning her very existence.
Castle Caulfield, built on what had been O’Donnelly territory for hundreds of years, is linked to notable historical figures such as St Oliver Plunkett and John Wesley.
Dublin-man William “The Hero Bill” Deans, a docker from Foley Street, was the only Irish citizen to receive two bravery awards from the Irish State.
This week’s word is whisht – a Hiberno-English term used throughout Ireland as an interjection or imperative verb to request silence or command someone to stop making noise and keep quiet.
This guide highlights one of the oldest forms of land division in Ireland: the townland. It explores the evolution and administrative role of this system and its relevance for genealogical researchers.
Dublin’s Frank Stoker excelled in tennis and rugby. We relive his sporting achievements and explore his link with Bram Stoker of Dracula fame, as well as his life as a dental surgeon and family man.
The National Archives of Ireland has issued guidance to help the public search the 1926 census, ahead of its release on 18 April.
Excavations at the Ranelagh ringfort and cemetery site revealed activity stretching over a millennium. Discover its fascinating evolution, archaeological features, artefacts, human remains and more!
The Central Statistics Office (CSO) has released the first table from the long-awaited 1926 census, offering insights into the working lives of men and women in the early years of the Irish Free State.
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