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Eva Gore-Booth: The overlooked sister of Constance Markievicz

Eva Gore-Booth: The overlooked sister of Constance Markievicz

Sat, 19 Jul, 2025

Eva Gore-Booth is not half as well-known as Constance Markievicz, but her achievements are just as impressive
Leaving Cert history exam looked 'daunting' and rewarded students 'who avoided rote learning'

Leaving Cert history exam looked 'daunting' and rewarded students 'who avoided rote learning'

Wed, 11 Jun, 2025

A teacher has given his first reaction to this year's Leaving Cert history exams
Quiz: Could you pass Leaving Cert Irish history?

Quiz: Could you pass Leaving Cert Irish history?

Tue, 27 May, 2025

Do you know enough to pass the Irish history section of a Leaving Cert exam? Take our quiz and find out!
Andrew Garfield among stars to appear in new series of BBC genealogy show

Andrew Garfield among stars to appear in new series of BBC genealogy show

Fri, 21 Mar, 2025

The 41-year old Spider-Man star will feature in the latest series of Who Do You Think You Are? on the BBC.
Travel around Ireland picture quiz: What county is this?

Travel around Ireland picture quiz: What county is this?

Fri, 14 Mar, 2025

Test your knowledge of Ireland's tourist attractions and landmarks by taking our picture quiz!
Councillor warns building where Tricolour was first flown 'needs to be preserved'

Councillor warns building where Tricolour was first flown 'needs to be preserved'

Sun, 09 Feb, 2025

A building where the Irish tricolour was first hanged ‘needs to be preserved for the sake of our history’ a councillor is warning.
Police probe sinister threat over planned dismantling of Belfast’s Boyne Bridge

Police probe sinister threat over planned dismantling of Belfast’s Boyne Bridge

Mon, 14 Oct, 2024

The sign was left at a fence that has been erected to close off the bridge ahead of its removal
Historic war rooms and castles among sites set to open for heritage event

Historic war rooms and castles among sites set to open for heritage event

Wed, 14 Aug, 2024

Some 250 ‘hidden gems’ in Northern Ireland are set to open to the public as part of European Heritage Open Days.
Thousands celebrate return of summer at Bealtaine Fire Festival

Thousands celebrate return of summer at Bealtaine Fire Festival

Sun, 12 May, 2024

The event in County Westmeath is a celebration of one of Ireland’s oldest traditions.
Sword pistol linked to 1689 Siege of Derry to go under the hammer

Sword pistol linked to 1689 Siege of Derry to go under the hammer

Mon, 23 Oct, 2023

A gun collection valued at more than £1 million includes duelling pistols, carbines and revolvers.
Imelda May to host walking tour remembering women of 1916 Rising

Imelda May to host walking tour remembering women of 1916 Rising

Sun, 01 Oct, 2023

The event will also feature historians Liz Gillis and Honor O Brolchain.
Tomb older than the pyramids secures new home at museum

Tomb older than the pyramids secures new home at museum

Mon, 25 Sep, 2023

The Neolithic court tomb, first found in Co Armagh, was excavated to save it from quarrying work in 1966.

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