Monthly Archives: October 2016
Woman or Witch? The History of Kyteler’s Inn
Dame Alice Kyteler was a glamorous and beautiful woman who was also one of the first in Ireland to be sentenced to be burned...
Haunting Memorial: The ‘Famine’ Statues at Custom House Quay
While it is certainly true that Ireland is home to countless memorials, sites of historical interest, public sculptures and other installations, few make the...
Rock of Ages: The Brownshill Dolmen
The ancient Brownshill Dolmen is an impressive example of a megalithic 'portal tomb'. This 'cromlech' (from the Irish 'crom' meaning 'curved and 'leac' meaning...
Medieval Marvel – St. Canice’s Cathedral
St. Canice's Cathedral was constructed during the early thirteenth century on a site that had long been regarded as sacred. The monastery that once...
