On November 9, 1960, John F. Kennedy was named the winner of the U.S. presidential election and became the first-ever Irish American Catholic President of… Read More »On This Day: John F. Kennedy declared winner of 1960 US Presidential Election
Cian T. McMahon’s book “The Coffin Ship: Life and Death at Sea During the Great Irish Famine” draws on archives and libraries across three continents… Read More »Exploring the truth and reality on Irish Famine coffin ships
Even here in Sri Lanka, the locals tell me negative Irish jokes. Let me start by saying that I am a strong supporter of freedom… Read More »The origins of anti-Irish jokes and how they impacted Irish worldwide
Often, it’s hard to recreate the same magic. Suffice to say, Soldier Field: Part 2 has a lot to live up to. Nine years after… Read More »Field of Dreams: Nine years after they made history in Chicago, Ireland are back for a blockbuster sequel
“Many visitors come to Laois, passing through the midlands — our job is to remind them that there’s good reason to stay here for a… Read More »People power – County Laois locals guard the county’s heritage and nature
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
