On October 25, 1996, Our Lady of Charity on Sean McDermott Street in Dublin, the last remaining Magdalene Laundry in Ireland, closed its doors. The Magdalene… Read More »On This Day: Ireland’s last Magdalene Laundry closes in 1996
Carrick-on-Shannon in Co Leitrim has been named Ireland’s Tidiest Town, as well as Ireland’s Tidiest Small Town, for 2025. The winners of the SuperValu TidyTowns… Read More »Ireland’s TidyTowns 2025 winners – Carrick-on-Shannon overall
Soldier F, the former British paratrooper accused of murdering James Wray and William McKinney and the attempted murder of five other people – Joseph Friel,… Read More »Soldier F found not guilty of Bloody Sunday murders and attempted murders
On October 23, 1969, Samuel Beckett received the Nobel Prize in Literature, an accolade that solidified his reputation as one of the most influential writers… Read More »On This Day: Samuel Beckett won a Nobel Prize for Literature in 1969
On this day in 1969, Samuel Beckett received the Nobel Prize in Literature, an accolade that solidified his reputation as one of the most influential… Read More »1969 – Samuel Beckett wins Nobel Prize for Literature
If you’re looking for an excuse to steal away with your other half for a cosy weekend break, you’ve come to the right place! We’re… Read More »Our favourite romantic hideaways in Ireland
Gaelic sports hold an irreplaceable position in Irish cultural identity, acting as a bridge between Ireland’s past and present. These traditional games—hurling, Gaelic football, handball,… Read More »Ireland’s Gaelic games: A deep dive into Irish culture and heritage
The incredible correspondence from an Irishman, Thomas Mangan Jr, who fought in the US Civil War. I came across the remarkable letters of Sergeant Thomas… Read More »Irish man’s incredible correspondence from the US Civil War
They say good things come in small packages – and Louth, Ireland’s smallest county, is certainly a testament to that. And thanks to the launch… Read More »Louth and proud on the finest seafood trail
Seamus Heaney, who was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1995 “for works of lyrical beauty and ethical depth, which exalt everyday miracles and… Read More »Irish poet Seamus Heaney wins Nobel Prize for Literature this month in 1995
