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In 1865, 15-year-old William Hynes from Cork stowed away on the SS Propontis to find a new life in America. There he became a soldier in the Indian Wars, a Populist politician and a popular writer.

Brigid “Beezie” Gallagher lived much of her life as the only inhabitant on a little island called Cottage Island on Lough Gill, Co. Sligo. All attempts to encourage her to relocate proved unsuccessful.

Our genealogy guide offers advice on accessing historical school records, including registers and roll books, deriving from schools across Co. Clare.

The 12th-century high cross at Dysert O’Dea, featuring carvings of Biblical scenes and renowned for its healing powers, has weathered multiple falls but stands today as a revered symbol in north Clare.

As the National Archives of Ireland prepares to publish the 1926 census online this spring, a public programme to accompany its release will explore the historical, social and genealogical significance of the first census of the Irish Free State.

Newly released documentary, “Rebel Wife – The Story of Mary Jane O’Donovan Rossa”, explores the life of the third wife of Fenian Jeremiah O’Donovan Rossa and was produced by the couple’s great-grandson.

Alongside human remains, a horse’s skull and horse-related artefacts were found in 1848 at Athlumney, near Navan, Co. Meath. This discovery sheds light on the intriguing pagan Viking horse cult.

Our useful step-by-step genealogy guide outlines which church records have survived for Northern Ireland, what information they contain and where/how to access the resources.

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.
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