Irish History, Records, and Myths

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What is the Famine Memorial in Dublin?

There are famine memorials dedicated to the Irish Great Hunger all over the world but the location and history of the famine memorial in Dublin, Ireland, is perhaps one of the most interesting and poignant.

History

The Shamrock Children: German refugees who found shelter in Ireland after WWII

As Germany smoldered in the wake of the Second World War, a huge humanitarian campaign was launched to bring starving German children to Ireland in a period of Irish history that is often overlooked.

History

May devotions to the Blessed Virgin Mary

May devotions to the Blessed Virgin Mary are a series of Marian devotions held in the Catholic Church throughout the month of May.

History

On this day: 1916 Easter Rising leader Thomas Kent executed

One of the 1916 Easter Rising's stranger episodes. Thomas Kent did not go out to fight. The British came to him, looking for trouble.

History

VE-Day, the end of WWII, was marked with civil disturbances around Dublin

Ireland's future Taoiseach Charles Haughey led a band of UCD students to confront Trinity College students who had unfurled Union Jacks during their celebrations of Victory in Europe.

History

On This Day: Easter Rising leader Éamonn Ceannt was executed

Éamonn Ceannt was among the 16 men executed for their involvement with the 1916 Easter Rising in Ireland.

History

On VE Day, recalling this Irishman's horrific World War II experience

Thirty-two Irishmen were sent to a labor camp - one for each county in Ireland.

History

On This Day: Easter Rising leader Michael Mallin was executed

Dublin native Michael Mallin prophetically said during the Easter Rising, "We will all be dead in a short time.”

History

On This Day: Easter Rising leader Seán Heuston was executed

Seán Heuston's men held a tactical position for more than two days during the 1916 Easter Rising.

History

On This Day: Easter Rising leader Con Colbert was executed

After learning of the surrender, Con Colbert said "our cause is postponed to a future generation."

News

Amazing Grace written after author landed safe in Donegal after shipwreck

Landing safely on Ireland’s shores marks the origins of one of the world’s most beloved hymns.

History

Ireland’s oldest grave is more than 9,000 years old

The Limerick burial site dates back to between 7,530 BC and 7,320 BC and contained the oldest polished ax in Europe.

History

John F Kennedy’s letters to Swedish mistress go up for auction

Love letters written by President John F. Kennedy to his Swedish mistress have gone up for sale at a Boston auction house.

Events

WATCH: Trinity symposium discusses Irish partition and it's legacies

The joint symposium with Trinity College Dublin and Queen’s University Belfast, debated the many aspects of the Irish partition and its legacies.

History

Why is Derry also called Londonderry?

Or should that heading read “Why do they call Londonderry ‘Derry’?”

History

Winston Churchill was responsible by inaction for tragic Lusitania sinking

Did Winston Churchill know about the threat to the Lusitania prior to the attack?

Entertainment

LISTEN: The truth and legacy of the Phoenix Park assassinations 139 years on

On May 6 1882, two of the most senior British civil servants were murdered by Fenians and the news echoed around the world.

Events

The culture and the centenary of the Irish partition

This week marks 100 years of the Irish partition. Stephen O'Neill examines the culture and the centenary of the partition.

History

Why do we care about the Titanic more than the Lusitania?

The disasters of the RMS Titanic and the RMS Lusitania were two of the greatest maritime tragedies of their era.

History

How a 104-year-old telegraph machine was recovered from the Lusitania shipwreck

A telegraph machine from the RMS Lusitania shipwreck, off the coast of Co Cork, was raised 102 years after it was banished to the depths of the ocean.

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