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A new book by Rachel Finnegan focuses on the Fleming and Reeves women, offering a rare glimpse into life in two 19th-century Cork houses through family memoirs.
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.
As anticipation builds for the release of the 1926 census, Accredited Genealogists Ireland has published the second in its series of census guides, with the latest instalment taking a closer look at the 1901 census.
For anyone tracing their Irish ancestry, picking the right type of DNA test – autosomal, Y-DNA or mtDNA – and the right testing company is crucial for uncovering recent connections and ancient origins.
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.
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.
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.
Dubhán Ó Longáin discusses the historical context behind the male-dominated Fianna and presents the stories of notable female characters: Niamh from Tír na nÓg, Sadhbh and Gráinne.
Dublin-man William “The Hero Bill” Deans, a docker from Foley Street, was the only Irish citizen to receive two bravery awards from the Irish State.
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