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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.
A blow-by-blow account of the 1318 Battle of Faughart in Louth – a clash between the Anglo-Irish and an alliance of Scottish and Irish forces, which culminated in the demise of Edward Bruce, king of Ireland.
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.
The 1749 Elphin Census is one of the most remarkable and detailed genealogical resources of its time. It’s especially useful for those researching their 18th-century Roscommon, Sligo or Galway ancestors.
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!
Did one of your ancestors fall on hard times? Using our handy genealogy guide, trace your ancestor’s story as we explore the surviving records for Ireland’s Poor Law unions and their dreaded workhouses.
The 12th-century high cross at Dysert O’Dea, featuring carvings of Biblical scenes and renowned for its healing powers, has weathered multiple falls but stands today as a revered symbol in north Clare.
This genealogy guide explains how to access Irish civil records of births, marriages and deaths, including those for Northern Ireland, both online and in person.
The tau cross from Roughaun Hill, near Killinaboy church site in north Clare, is an impressive early medieval boundary marker. Its unusual form and carvings have long mystified scholars and locals alike, leading to its removal from its original context on more than one occasion.
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