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The latest guide from AGI reflects on how the 1901 and 1911 census records capture evidence of the social, cultural and political changes occurring in early 20th-century Ireland.
“Clonycavan Man”, the well-preserved 2,300-year-old Iron Age bog body from Co. Meath, wore hair gel imported from Southern France or Spain. It consists of a blend of vegetable plant oil and a resin.
Cillíní, burial sites traditionally used for unbaptized infants and marginalized individuals, often survive in remote areas. One such little-known cillín is located in Drumanure in Co. Clare.
This guide provides a structured approach for chatting with older relatives about their memories of life in Ireland long ago. It outlines specific questions to help keep the conversation flowing.
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.
A little-known archive on the southside of Dublin holds unexpected treasures for family historians, including previously unknown 18th- and 19th-century baptism and marriage records from Wexford parishes.
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.
A blow-by-blow account of the 1318 Battle of Faughart in Louth – a clash between the Anglo-Irish and an alliance of Scottish and Irish forces, which culminated in the demise of Edward Bruce, king of Ireland.
The 16th-century Archbishop of Cashel, Miler Magrath, is one of the most controversial religious figures in Irish history. He used his positions in both churches for financial and material gain.
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