let us look at a family that truly deserves the word ‘extraordinary’ Continue reading
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Conference:The 1916-17 Anti-Conscription Campaigns
Democratic Opposition to War:
The 1916-17 Anti-Conscription Campaigns: Impacts and Legacies Continue reading
Martin McGuinness – a hard man to replace.
Was he the most important leader of contemporary Ireland? Continue reading
The Publican and the Schoolteachers: conflicts in Glenmaggie
A young woman of 23 might have seemed a pliable appointment as a teacher at Glenmaggie, but Clara Weeks, who opened the school in June 1875 to public cheering, proved otherwise. Continue reading
Garrett Cotter: From Cork to Lake George
Actions by the ‘Whiteboys’ led Garrett Cotter into trouble and it was really only luck that found him on a convict ship bound for the colonies instead of the gallows Continue reading
An Irish History Book for Kids
John D. Ruddy, is very good taking a subject that kids find dull and withdrawing them from their devices. Continue reading
Irish History Circle on 24 April at 7.30pm
Irish History Circle – The Secret History of Dublin’s Streets and Cathal Brugha Continue reading
Long War, Long Negotiation – The Brendan Duddy Papers
Brendan Duddy was a Derry business man – a fish and chip shop owner – a Republican but also a passionate pacifist. Continue reading
Mary Kenneally at Brigidfest
Is comedy serious? Mary Kenneally on the risks and adventures of a life in comedy Continue reading
Annie Adams’ famous uncles
The Doris Brothers Bridge Continue reading
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