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Ever seen a strange stone with a hole in it in a cemetery or standing tall in a field and wondered about its significance? We discuss the customs & beliefs surrounding holed stones, as well as their date.
Bitesize Irish has launched its “Sing in Irish” course, which offers participants the opportunity to learn traditional Irish songs online under the guidance of Irish-language experts.
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.
Castle Caulfield, built on what had been O’Donnelly territory for hundreds of years, is linked to notable historical figures such as St Oliver Plunkett and John Wesley.
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.
Gibbet Hill, a haunting tale by Dracula author Bram Stoker, lost for over 130 years, has been rediscovered in an 1890 supplement of the Dublin Daily Express.
Two antiquarian excavations were carried out at “Leaba na Saidhe” (or Moylisha wedge tomb), some 50 years apart. The first dig took place in 1887 and it was again excavated in 1937.
Newly released documentary, “Rebel Wife – The Story of Mary Jane O’Donovan Rossa”, explores the life of the third wife of Fenian Jeremiah O’Donovan Rossa and was produced by the couple’s great-grandson.
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!
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