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A subject of historical discussion, it is almost never referred to in Ireland. There are a number of different claims as to the origin of the term, none of which are possible to entirely prove or disprove.
Following the death of Arthur Medici (26) from a shark attack off Cape Cod, memories of the most vicious shark of all time who terrorized New Jersey back in 1916 are recalled.
This October, The Genealogy Event, in New York City, invites those with a passion for genealogy and DNA to learn more and connect with opportunities at a series of panel discussions and lectures by experts in the field.
On September 11, 1649, the County Louth town of Drogheda was the scene of one of the worst massacres to take place on Irish soil, blackening the name of Oliver Cromwell in Ireland forever.
On this day (September 3) 1965, The Rolling Stones played the Adelphi Theater, in Dublin, but fans were so overcome with “Stone mania” they rushed the stage after 12 minutes.
In honor of the 50th anniversary of the discovery of the world-renowned Eastern Tomb at Knowth, the Royal Irish Academy is publishing six books on the excavation, online, for free.
