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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.
James B. Connolly, an American born to Irish parents, was the first Olympic champion of the modern era in 1896 and achieved notable success across multiple field events.
We explore the origins and development of Clonakilty workhouse and especially its designated cemetery called “An Páircín a’ Chongair”, the latter continued in use up to the mid-1980s.
Early on Sunday morning, 23 January 1909, the RMS Republic was rammed amidships in dense fog off the coast of Nantucket Island by the SS Florida. We explore the Irish connections with this sea disaster.
We delve into the Irish heritage of Liam and Noel Gallagher of Oasis, exploring their ties to Counties Mayo and Meath, as well as their sense of Irish identity.
A 2,000-year-old Iron Age bog body, initially dubbed Bellaghy Boy, has now been identified as a young female, aged between 17 and 22, following new research and is now known as Ballymacombs More Woman.
Clonony Castle, built by the MacCoghlans in about the 15th century, was home to Anne Boleyn’s kin, a German merchant who compiled an Irish dictionary and a barrister who survived several assassination attempts.
Three of Taylor Swift’s ancestors immigrated to the United States from Ireland, including two great-great-great-grandparents who boarded a ship in Derry and a great-grandfather from Dublin city.
Did one of your ancestors fall on hard times? Using our handy genealogy guide, trace your ancestor’s story as we explore the surviving records for Ireland’s Poor Law unions and their dreaded workhouses.
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