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Irish troops undertaking military maneuvers in assault boats during World War Two, Northern Ireland, circa 1939-1945.

The Irish World War II shame – Irish soldiers faced hostility after arriving home

Editor’s Note: For Victory in Europe Day (V-E Day) on May 8, we’re resharing this 2012 article about Bernard Kelly’s book “Returning Home” as a… Read More »The Irish World War II shame – Irish soldiers faced hostility after arriving home

February 10, 2005: A mural in the Bogside area of Derry in Northern Ireland.

A life in a day at a Derry school in 1972

In 1967, aged 11, I was sent to “the Brow,” the Christian Brothers School in Derry, Northern Ireland. The school was perched on the Brow… Read More »A life in a day at a Derry school in 1972

The Lusitania, which sank off the coast of Ireland in 1915, was every bit as tragic and dramatic. Why isn’t it better remembered?

On This Day: The Lusitania sunk off the coast of Co Cork

The disasters of the RMS Titanic and the RMS Lusitania were two of the greatest maritime tragedies of their era. In April of 1912, the… Read More »On This Day: The Lusitania sunk off the coast of Co Cork

Dublin Airport shared this photo of the scene of the arrival of the group.

Ireland receives second group of Palestinian children in need of healthcare

Four Palestinian children arrived in Dublin on Monday, May 5 to receive healthcare treatment in Ireland. The four children who arrived via Dublin Airport yesterday… Read More »Ireland receives second group of Palestinian children in need of healthcare

The coastline along the Beara Peninsula in West Cork

Ireland’s most beautiful landscape – Beara, West Cork

Ireland has no shortage of beautiful landscapes, but could Beara be the best? A winter’s night in Beara is like being in the heart of… Read More »Ireland’s most beautiful landscape – Beara, West Cork

Ireland’s most underrated landmarks

Ireland is celebrated for its lush landscapes, vibrant cities, and iconic sites, but some of its landmarks are less famous than others. Whilst the Guinness… Read More »Ireland’s most underrated landmarks

On This Day: Edward Daly, the Easter Rising leader was executed

The Easter Rising, the rebellion which took place over the course of five days in Dublin in 1916, forever changed the course of Irish history… Read More »On This Day: Edward Daly, the Easter Rising leader was executed

Exploring the charm and beauty of County Cavan

From tranquil lakes to ancient castles, Cavan has something for everyone, whether you’re a history enthusiast, nature lover, or adventure seeker. We delve into the… Read More »Exploring the charm and beauty of County Cavan

Padraig Pearse, at his court martial, said “I went down on my knees as a child and told God that I would work all my life to gain the freedom of Ireland.”

On This Day: Easter Rising rebel leader Padraig Pearse was executed

The 1916 Easter Rising, the rebellion that took place over the course of five days in Dublin and forever changed the course of Irish history,… Read More »On This Day: Easter Rising rebel leader Padraig Pearse was executed

July 1, 1916: Troops of the Royal Irish Rifles resting in a communication trench during the opening hours of the Battle of the Somme. [Royal Engineers No 1 Printing Company / Imperial War Museum]

Diary of Co Armagh soldier, 17, killed at Battle of the Somme

The diary of a 17-year-old soldier from Co Armagh who died on the first day of the Battle of the Somme highlights the horrors of… Read More »Diary of Co Armagh soldier, 17, killed at Battle of the Somme