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In this article, Margaret O’Dwyer delves into the often-overlooked history and architecture of the historic rural residences of the lesser gentry, focusing on her home parish of Barryroe in West Cork.
An Gadaidhe Dubh (“the Black Robber”), the stone carving of a human head in St Gobnait’s ruined church, in Ballyvourney, is associated with a local legend claiming that one of the church builders was a thief.
Freely accessible military records highlight women’s contribution to Ireland’s fight for independence, with Mary and Margaret O’Neill showing how Cumann na mBan sustained operations in West Cork.
The National Archives of Ireland has issued guidance to help the public search the 1926 census, ahead of its release on 18 April.
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.
Askeaton Friary was founded by the Earl of Desmond for the Franciscans. Read how the abbey and its friars suffered great hardships during the Desmond Rebellion and Cromwellian Invasion but endured.
Some 76 medical graduates from University College Cork answered the call of duty during World War 2. Their remarkable stories of sacrifice, bravery and resilience on the frontlines have never before been told.
What do you know about the legendary Fianna? Let’s delve into the tales of Fionn mac Cumhaill, his son Oisín and grandson Oscar, exploring their heroic deeds, familial bonds and folkloric legacy.
We explore the documentary, archaeological and folkloric evidence relating to the Irish early medieval female saint Gobnait and take a look at the popular pilgrimage dedicated to her in Ballyvourney.
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