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August 28, 1963: American minister and civil rights leader Dr Martin Luther King Jr waves to the crowd of more than 200,000 people gathered on the Mall after delivering his 'I Have a Dream' speech at the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, Washington DC.

How Martin Luther King inspired a Northern Ireland uprising

In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a look at the American activist’s legacy on the island of Ireland. Martin Luther King’s legacy remains intact… Read More »How Martin Luther King inspired a Northern Ireland uprising

September 2023: Ammi Burke, Enoch Burke, his father Sean Burke, mother Martina Burke, and Isaac Burke and arrive at the Four Courts in Dublin.

Inside Enoch Burke’s family as teacher faces prison again

Enoch Burke is due to be arrested and sent to prison yet again after the former teacher turned up at Wilson’s Hospital School on Thursday… Read More »Inside Enoch Burke’s family as teacher faces prison again

Street scene in Belfast during the Troubles. British soldiers stand next to a group of elderly ladies on a street corner.

What was it like to be a teenage girl in Belfast at the height of the Troubles?

“Belfast Days” offers a view of 1972 Belfast from 16-year-old Eimear O’Callaghan’s perspective, as she intersperses her real personal diary entries from the time with… Read More »What was it like to be a teenage girl in Belfast at the height of the Troubles?

Newgrange, Co. Meath, one of Ireland's most fascinating historical sites

Top sites in Ireland where history comes alive

In Ireland, history is everywhere. But in some places, there is an especially strong connection with the past. Here are IrishCentral’s choices for the top… Read More »Top sites in Ireland where history comes alive

Brigit: Dublin City Celebrating Women returns January 30 - February 2, 2026.

Brigit: Dublin City Celebrating Women announces its full 2026 programme

The fifth edition of Brigit: Dublin City Celebrating Women, by Dublin City Council, returns from Friday, January 30 to Monday, February 2, marking a milestone… Read More »Brigit: Dublin City Celebrating Women announces its full 2026 programme

"Iron Women" tells story of women who helped build the railroad

“Iron Women” tells story of women who helped build the railroad

When the last spike was driven at Promontory Summit in 1869, history celebrated the men who laid the track, but largely erased the women who… Read More »“Iron Women” tells story of women who helped build the railroad

How and why the famous Irish writer came to be laid to rest in Zurich.

On This Day: Iconic Irish writer James Joyce’s death in Switzerland

James Joyce died in Zurich, Switzerland, on January 13, 1941, but how did the most famous chronicler of Dublin life end up being buried in… Read More »On This Day: Iconic Irish writer James Joyce’s death in Switzerland

A road in County Kerry.

The ancient history behind Ireland’s roads

I was driving along the R438 on my way from Sneem in Co Kerry to my home in Co Cavan, when it occurred to me… Read More »The ancient history behind Ireland’s roads

Kate, our son Brian, daughter-in-law Rachael and grandson Ben on a Gallivanting Tour in Co. Wexford where Mike’s Doyle and Whelan ancestors lived.

“Walking in the footsteps” of your Irish ancestors

If you are taking a trip to Ireland, and long to “walk in the footsteps” of your Irish ancestors, then it is never too soon… Read More »“Walking in the footsteps” of your Irish ancestors

In reality, the Proclamation of 1916 had no legal effect. It would take a further three long decades before Ireland fully extricated herself.

When did Ireland leave the British Empire? Spoiler – It wasn’t 1916

In the popular mindset, 1916 is the moment when Ireland threw off the chains of imperialism and left the British Empire. But in reality, the… Read More »When did Ireland leave the British Empire? Spoiler – It wasn’t 1916

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