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Fact or fiction? A little-known Roscommon folktale tells of the apprehension of a priest and his subsequent rescue by locals, just moments before he was to be hanged in Cootehall.
During Easter week 1916, fierce clashes erupted in southeast Galway as local Volunteers mounted attacks on RIC barracks in Clarinbridge and Oranmore.
Dubhán Ó Longáin examines the roles played by Fianna members Caoilte, Diarmaid and Bran, highlighting Caoilte’s speed, Diarmaid’s seductive charm and Bran’s faithful service to Fionn mac Cumhaill.
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.
The Dublin Players toured the US from 1951–58, bringing classic Irish plays to off-Broadway stages and captivating audiences across America.
North Cork and West Cork graveyards have been included in the latest burial record release by Skibbereen Heritage Centre, with a searchable database attracting strong interest from diaspora and locals.
For anyone tracing their Irish ancestry, picking the right type of DNA test – autosomal, Y-DNA or mtDNA – and the right testing company is crucial for uncovering recent connections and ancient origins.
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!
As anticipation builds for the release of the 1926 census, Accredited Genealogists Ireland has published the second in its series of census guides, with the latest instalment taking a closer look at the 1901 census.
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