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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.
On 14 January 1882, three Roche siblings wedded three Greene siblings, all from Loop Head, at Cross Roman Catholic church, near Carrigaholt, in west Clare. This is their remarkable story.
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.
The Central Statistics Office (CSO) has released the first table from the long-awaited 1926 census, offering insights into the working lives of men and women in the early years of the Irish Free State.
From 1888–1939, the Journals of the Irish Memorials Association recorded gravestone inscriptions. Using the journals to research your Irish ancestry is made easier through the guidance of “Mems Dead”.
The banshee, a harbinger of death, has a strong presence in Mayo, with legends and encounters recounted throughout history. While belief in the banshee has waned, she remains an important part of local lore.
From its establishment in the early 19th century to its closure in 1956, Sligo Gaol housed a diverse inmate population. Among the many prisoners who endured its challenging conditions was Michael Collins.
Between 1746 and 1752, the Anglican Bishop of Elphin sent 221 letters to his only surviving child. Filled with banter, they offer a peek into the daily lives of the upper echelons of 18th-century Anglo-Irish society.
Douglas Hyde (Dubhglas de hÍde) served as the very first president of Ireland from 1938 to 1945, but what can the census returns of 1901 and 1911 tell us about this future statesman?
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