Irish History, Records, and Myths

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How Irish Famine immigrants changed the city of Baltimore

In the last article of our series, we explore how Irish Famine immigrants changed life in Baltimore and created a lasting legacy in the American city they called their new home.

Roots

Foster care and its roots in ancient, mythological Ireland

In ancient times, fosterage played an important role in Irish society, but the process was governed by strict and complex rules as specified in the Brehon Laws.

History

How Eamon de Valera got involved with Michael Collins' tombstone

Why would the Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of Ireland get himself involved in such minutiae in 1939 on the brink of World War II?

History

On This Day: One-fifth of Ireland attends Michael Collins's funeral in Dublin

An estimated 500,000 people lined the streets of Dublin on August 28,1922 to pay their respects to Irish revolutionary hero Michael Collins.

History

WATCH: A summertime swimming gala in Dublin nearly a century ago

Historic newsreel featured by the Irish Film Institute shows the annual Sandycove Gala and Dun Laoghaire Regatta in full swing in summertime 1923.

Cahir O'Doherty

Closure of Ireland's Great Hunger Museum is a scandal beyond belief

"It is time for the Irish and their descendants too to step forward to protect their own origin story and with that their understanding of themselves."

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The Great Flood in Gweedore - a freak and fatal incident in 1880

IrishCentral Contributor John Joe McGinley shares the terrible story of the Great Flood in Gweedore that occurred in Co Donegal in August 1880.

History

The amazing story behind the Irish ballad “I’ll Take You Home Again Kathleen”

It is one of the most significant and beloved Irish songs ever written but “I’ll Take You Home Kathleen” is not of Irish origin.

History

The mass card used in Michael Collins's funeral in 1922

A grand-nephew of Michael Collins shares the mass card used during the Irish revolutionary hero's funeral on August 28, 1922.

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Did ye see the Bellinjum Biys?

IrishCentral Contributor Kevin Stanley recounts a big day out in Dublin for a group of Louth locals in 1957.

History

Irish American WWII spymaster William J. Donovan who was awarded the US Medal of Honor

His story is being told in "Medal of Honor: Wild Bill Donovan," the latest issue of the Association of the United States Army's graphic novel series.

History

How the Irish were woken every morning before alarm clocks

Did you ever wonder who the hard-working folks of Ireland managed to get up on time before the invention of the alarm clock? The solution was ingenious... if a little odd.

History

Where does the name Ireland come from?

The given name of the Emerald Isle, the Auld Sod, has its roots deep in ancient mythology.

News

Shock as Quinnipiac University to close Ireland's Great Hunger Museum

Quinnipiac University is working on plans to move Ireland’s Great Hunger Museum collection elsewhere - or, as most see it, to break it up, which would be a real tragedy.

Culture

Leonard Cohen’s haunting rendition of Irish rebel song, Kevin Barry

Iconic Canadian singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen gave a memorable rendition of the famous Irish rebel song in 1972.

History

Eisenhower’s legacy and his deal with Irish man Mike Quill

Irish trade union leader Mike Quill once offered advice to President Dwight D. Eisenhower when the president became frustrated by a dispute among elite US universities.

History

Pathé newsreel shows Michael Collins sign "his own death warrant" on this day in 1921

Rare video of Michael Collins from Britain's Pathe newsreel, at a time when the Anglo-Irish treaty of 1921 was at the most critical moment.

Roots

This Irish hero still receives Valentine’s Day cards nearly a century after his death

This hero from the 1916 Easter Uprising still receives Valentines at his grave in Dublin's Glasnevin Cemetery nearly a century after his death.

History

Remembering James Coyle: The Irish priest the Ku Klux Klan killed

It wasn’t just African Americans in the Deep South who had reasons to fear the KKK movement.

Roots

Bristol GAA Community club celebrates 60 years

The history timeline of Western Gaels GAC, Bristol’s longest-running Gaelic football Club, as it enters its diamond jubilee.

News

1806 original mass bell of first Catholic church in New York to be put on display

In addition to showcasing the bell, the incredible role of Cornelius Heeney, an Irish philanthropist and famine survivor in creating Catholic charities in NYC is also to be recognized

History

Chief suspect in Michael Collins murder could not have been killer, historian claims

Denis "Sonny" O'Neill, the man long thought to have killed Michael Collins at Béal na Bláth, could not have fired the fatal shot, according to an Irish art historian.

History

The man who "sold" The Brooklyn Bridge, Statue of liberty & Ulysses Grant's tomb

In the late 1800s, an Irish-American conman preyed on immigrants by "selling" popular tourist attractions that he pretended to own for up to $50,000.

History

Another love letter to Maureen O'Hara from John Ford has been discovered

Another love letter to Maureen O'Hara from director John Ford believed to have been written during the filming of 'The Quiet Man' was discovered by the starlet's grandson.

History

800-year-old Norman chain mail discovered in garden shed in Longford

The chain mail, which is known as a hauberk, was stored in a garden shed in County Longford until the person who discovered it attended a Norman People event at a local tourist attraction.

History

How Irish Famine immigrants changed the city of Baltimore

Foster care and its roots in ancient, mythological Ireland

How Eamon de Valera got involved with Michael Collins' tombstone

On This Day: One-fifth of Ireland attends Michael Collins's funeral in Dublin

WATCH: A summertime swimming gala in Dublin nearly a century ago

Closure of Ireland's Great Hunger Museum is a scandal beyond belief

The Great Flood in Gweedore - a freak and fatal incident in 1880

The amazing story behind the Irish ballad “I’ll Take You Home Again Kathleen”

The mass card used in Michael Collins's funeral in 1922

Did ye see the Bellinjum Biys?

Irish American WWII spymaster William J. Donovan who was awarded the US Medal of Honor

How the Irish were woken every morning before alarm clocks

Where does the name Ireland come from?

Shock as Quinnipiac University to close Ireland's Great Hunger Museum

Leonard Cohen’s haunting rendition of Irish rebel song, Kevin Barry

Eisenhower’s legacy and his deal with Irish man Mike Quill

Pathé newsreel shows Michael Collins sign "his own death warrant" on this day in 1921

This Irish hero still receives Valentine’s Day cards nearly a century after his death

Remembering James Coyle: The Irish priest the Ku Klux Klan killed

Bristol GAA Community club celebrates 60 years

1806 original mass bell of first Catholic church in New York to be put on display

Chief suspect in Michael Collins murder could not have been killer, historian claims

The man who "sold" The Brooklyn Bridge, Statue of liberty & Ulysses Grant's tomb

Another love letter to Maureen O'Hara from John Ford has been discovered

800-year-old Norman chain mail discovered in garden shed in Longford

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Niall O'Dowd

Northern Ireland

Culture

Notre Dame should fire the leprechaun and end the elf’s reign

Robert F. Kennedy’s convicted assassin Sirhan Sirhan wins parole hearing

Long-lost photo of Michael Collins taken hours before his death found in Dublin attic

COVID live updates: NI confirms changes to its international travel lists

Notre Dame defends "offensive" Fighting Irish Leprechaun mascot

Foster care and its roots in ancient, mythological Ireland

How Eamon de Valera got involved with Michael Collins' tombstone

You know you were brought up by Irish parents if…

Long-lost photo of Michael Collins taken hours before his death found in Dublin attic

The best Celtic rock songs for your listening pleasure

Learn Irish culture and language with the Milwaukee Irish Fest Summer School

How Irish Famine immigrants changed the city of Baltimore

You know you were brought up by Irish parents if…

Celebrating the feast day of Our Lady of Knock with this beautiful rendition of her hymn

The best Celtic rock songs for your listening pleasure

Legend of the Claddagh Ring at 26 Shop Street, Galway City

My trip to America's "most Irish" town

US ban on travel from Ireland could be lifted in September, expert says

The ultimate bike ride route through The Burren, County Clare

Ryanair to pull out of Belfast, ending service in Northern Ireland

Boru's Damsha collection shines bright with Celtic history and elegance

Finish the summer in style with these US based Irish retailers

Meet the Paddy Pals: The last of the wild Irish teddy bears

Faith & Begorra: The handcrafted Celtic jewelry with an ancient story

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Niall O'Dowd

Culture

Northern Ireland

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History

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Niall O'Dowd

Northern Ireland

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