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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.
As an adjective, the Irish word bacach means “lame”, “halting” or “limping”, while as a noun, it refers to “a lame person” or “a beggar”.
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.
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.
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.
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 highlights one of the oldest forms of land division in Ireland: the townland. It explores the evolution and administrative role of this system and its relevance for genealogical researchers.
Could Church Island on Lough Gill have inspired W.B. Yeats’ most famous poem? We explore the region’s geography and look at other romantic literary references to this place.
An ambitious plan to establish a refuge for Genevan artisans in Co. Waterford in the late 18th century ultimately ended in failure, with New Geneva later serving as a prison for Irish rebels.
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