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Guinness Archive has preserved records and artifacts, dating from 1759, including photos, and 20,000 individual personnel records of past employees giving a glimpse into the history of St. James's Gate and Guinness' staff.
The day of the fair was looked forward to in rural Ireland as a big day out and a place where you could make a few bob for yourself. These amazing photos from Robert French show of the huzz and buzz in this hive of activity.
If there's now such things as fairies then how do you explain this genealogist and historian's tale of the discovery of a fairy coat in Kells, County Meath.
On June 5, 1968, after scoring a major victory in winning the California primary, Robert F. Kennedy was shot by Sirhan Sirhan, a 24-year-old Palestinian. Sirhan was convicted of premeditated murder on April 17, 1969, and is currently serving a life sentence.
Mary Isobel Catherine Bernadette O'Brien was one of the greatest soul singers of the 1960s and ‘70s. You’ve probably heard of her legendary stage name, Dusty Springfield, but did you know she was born a shy Irish Catholic schoolgirl?
Being Chief Purser on the Titanic was a huge responsibility – and it was filled by an Irishman who was larger than life and the last word in gallantry.
On this day, April 15, 1912, the Titanic sank. As we remember the anniversary of this tragedy, we take ourselves inside the Titanic with these sonar images.
Irish storyteller Helena Byrne marks the anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic with a recording of the story of “The Addergoole 14.” Fourteen people from this parish traveled to a new life aboard the Titanic but only three survived.
There's nothing in the world quite like an Irish mom (or mam, or mum, or mother). Here in the US, Mother's Day is one month away (May 13), and for the special day we want to hear about your Irish mam!
