When Frederick Douglass spoke in Cork on October 23, 1845, his message was clear and uncompromising. The formerly enslaved American, then only twenty-seven, called out… Read More »On This Day: Frederick Douglass’s powerful Cork speech denouncing racism was published in the Cork Examiner
Despite the disappearance of its most famous tourist attraction, Fungie the friendly dolphin, its stunning scenery and rich cultural heritage will keep Dingle on the… Read More »Dingle abides: stunning scenery and rich cultural heritage, add it to your must-visit list
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
A comprehensive public programme to celebrate the upcoming centenary release of Ireland’s 1926 Census of Population records by the National Archives has been announced by Ireland’s… Read More »Search is on for people born in Ireland before the 1926 Census
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
The Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH), the oldest and largest Irish American organization in the US, has written to Democratic Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) regarding… Read More »Irish American org rejects US pols’ claim that Ireland is ’emboldening antisemitism’
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
