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We chart the momentous rise and fall of Deasys Brewery in Clonakilty, “The Brewery Town”, from the establishment of the company by Catholic merchant Timothy Deasy in c.1768 to its closure over 200 years later.
In the medieval period, an ecclesiastical site was founded on Church Island, the largest island on Lough Gill, Co. Sligo. The island preserves the ruins of a late medieval church, a cemetery and a reliquary structure.
A mass grave recently discovered in Downingtown, Pennsylvania, may hold up to 120 Irish immigrants, many showing signs of having suffered violent deaths amid the 1832 cholera epidemic.
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!
This guide explores the role of DNA testing in Irish genealogical research. Through practical tips, learn how to use these tests to trace your ancestral lineage and bridge the present to the past.
Cillíní, burial sites traditionally used for unbaptized infants and marginalized individuals, often survive in remote areas. One such little-known cillín is located in Drumanure in Co. Clare.
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.
O’Doherty’s Keep, a medieval tower house linked to the O’Doherty clan, is best known for its role in Cahir O’Doherty’s 1608 rebellion. Financial struggles led to its recent sale despite restoration efforts.
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.
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