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Ireland’s ancient bronze horns represent more than half of all Bronze Age horns found in Europe and the Middle East. Capable of creating rich music, they were likely played during rituals or even battles.
In 1881, Leitrim-man Brian McEnroy, secretary of the Glenade Land League, became one of the first prosecuted for “illegal assembly” during Ireland’s Land Wars.
With the release of the 1926 census scheduled for 18 April, Accredited Genealogists Ireland has published further instalments in its ongoing series of census guides.
New genealogical research carried out by David Lohan indicates that Lindsay Lohan’s paternal great-great-grandfather, Francis Lohan, was from Moher, near Strokestown in Co. Roscommon.
In the medieval period, a church site was founded on Cottage Island, Lough Gill. A dependency of the Premonstratensian order based on Trinity Island, Lough Cé, the remains include a small simple church.
St Patrick, the 5th-century missionary and bishop, comes across in his own words as a complex and deeply human figure who endured considerable hardship and public criticism.
James B. Connolly, an American born to Irish parents, was the first Olympic champion of the modern era in 1896 and achieved notable success across multiple field events.
Dubhán Ó Longáin examines the roles played by Fianna members Caoilte, Diarmaid and Bran, highlighting Caoilte’s speed, Diarmaid’s seductive charm and Bran’s faithful service to Fionn mac Cumhaill.
Dublin’s Frank Stoker excelled in tennis and rugby. We relive his sporting achievements and explore his link with Bram Stoker of Dracula fame, as well as his life as a dental surgeon and family man.
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