A Jewel in Waterford’s Crown: Reginald’s Tower
Reginald's Tower has dominated the east end of Waterford's pretty city quay for centuries. It was constructed as part of the defensive wall that...
Ancient Gem: The Tholsel Through the Ages
One of the medieval city of Kilkenny's most notable landmarks is the Tholsel - the ancient town hall that is located in the beating...
The History of Kilmainham Gaol Prison
Kilmainham Gaol was built to replace an earlier, more basic prison. Among other pivotal events, it was here that leading members of both the...
A Matter Most Grave – Body Snatching in Ireland
The grisly history of the eighteenth and nineteenth-century Irish body snatchers and grave robbers makes for macabre reading. The awful body snatching trade can...
The Tara Brooch – Mysterious Treasure
The Tara Brooch is so much more than a stunning piece of Irish jewellery. Not only is it a fine example of a beautiful...
St Michan’s Church Dublin: Church of Ages, Home of Mummies
St Michan's Church, Dublin has existed in one form or another for close to a thousand years, from where it has borne witness to...
Louis Brennan – Torpedo Man
Irish inventor Louis Brennan (1852-1932) was an engineer who is known best as the brains behind the first ever workable guided missile - a...
The 1916 Easter Rising: The Seven Signatories of the Proclamation of Independence
The Easter Rising took place primarily in Dublin from the 24th April to the 30th April 1916. It was planned in secret by seven...
The Meaning of the Proclamation of Independence
The Proclamation of Independence, as read out on the steps of the GPO by Padraig Pearse during the Easter Rising of 1916, is arguably...
Green, White, Orange: The National Flag of Ireland
The Tricolour, green, white and orange flag only gained its official status relatively recently.
A Symbol of Ireland - The Green, White and Orange Flag
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