Irish History, Records, and Myths

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A special unit of Northern Irish cops say they saved Gerry Adams from assassination

In 1984 an attempted drive-by hit on the Sinn Féin leader was thwarted by a special unit RUC officer.

History

Mary Kelly, the Irish hero who cared for children in a Titanic lifeboat

Co Westmeath woman Mary Kelly tenderly took two young French boys, known as the 'Titanic Waifs,' into her lifeboat as the Titanic tragically sank in 1912.

Roots

How the Irish impacted Abraham Lincoln, shot down 156 years ago this day

Abraham Lincoln was shot dead on this day, April 15, 1865, making this the 156th anniversary of his death.

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Seán Heuston: Executed at 25 for his role in the 1916 Easter Rising

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

Genealogy

Fascinating pensions records pre-Easter Rising and beyond reveals a wealth of Irish history

History

Titanic struck fatal iceberg despite receiving warnings

Photos of the iceberg that the Titanic allegedly struck were released in 2012 to mark the centenary of the disaster.

History

The Samuel Beckett, Irish republican link – a secret Irish rebel?

Samuel Beckett’s formative years, 1916 to 1923, were marked by revolution in Ireland.

History

Who was the 1916 Easter Rising hero James Connolly?

The Edinburgh man calling the military shots from the GPO during the 1916 Easter Rising was the “heart” of the rebellion

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Walter Paye Lane, the Confederate Brigadier General from Cork

A look at the colourful life of Irish man Walter Paye Lane.

History

From Dublin drunk to Burmese monk - the Irishman who became the first western Buddhist monk

Possibly a native of Booterstown in County Dublin, the emigrant appeared to go by many names.

Opinion

We can't take Northern Ireland peace for granted any more

The Belfast riots have left dozens of police officers injured, but they have also been a reality check for people who thought peace in Northern Ireland was a foregone conclusion.

History

On This Day: USS Jamestown sent to Ireland on a Famine-relief mission

On April 12, 1847, during the height of the Great Hunger, The New England Relief Committee sent the USS Jamestown laden with supplies to the starving Irish.

History

Guinness trademarked the harp symbol before the Irish Government did

Do you know the difference between the Guinness harp and the Irish government's harp symbol?

History

On This Day: The US Civil War begins in 1861

A look at the Irish enlistment during the US Civil War era.

History

Child killed in 1916 Easter Rising honored with headstone over a century later

Eugene Lynch was shot dead on Friday, April 28, 1916, and was buried in an unmarked grave in Goldenbridge Cemetery. He was one of 40 children killed during the Easter Rising.

History

Who was the longest-living Irish survivor of the Titanic?

The Co Cork woman, who lived to the age of 98, told how men in steerage were held back and that she witnessed murders aboard the sinking Titanic.

History

WWII "Éire" sign to be visible to passengers flying into Dublin Airport

The Irish Government installed 83 "Éire" signs on the Irish coast during the Second World War to let fighter pilots know that they were flying over neutral territory.

History

How the 1916 Easter Rising gave way to Ireland's War of Independence

For many, the differences between the three-year Irish War of Independence and the 1916 Easter Rising become blurred.

History

Today is Submarine Day! Did you know the Irish were behind it?

The incredible tale of John Philip Holland and how he came to invent the submarine.

Northern Ireland

What is the Good Friday Agreement?

The Good Friday Agreement turns 23 today but comes under mounting pressure as political tensions in Northern Ireland intensify.

History

On This Day: Titanic sets sail from Southampton, docks in Cherbourg, France

On this day in 1912, Titanic officially began its maiden, yet tragic, journey.

History

Irish castle brings you back in time with the day-to-day Lord of the Castle experience

A Roscommon man's incredible journey and his passion project renovating an Irish caste and soon to be a luxury guest house, Cloontykilla Castle

History

Prince Philip hoped for peace after IRA murder of Lord Mountbatten

Prince Philip hoped Mountbatten's murder would "bring a change of heart in those that believe that violence and brutality are the only solutions to their problems."

News

Northern Irish archaeologist dedicated to identifying unmarked baby’s graves

Toni Maguire has been tracking the final resting place of stillborn children in Northern Ireland for almost 20 years.

History

Winston Churchill Day: Remembering the UK Prime Minister's surprising views on a United Ireland

Former Prime Minister for the UK had expressed his desire to see a United Ireland in 1946

History

A special unit of Northern Irish cops say they saved Gerry Adams from assassination

Mary Kelly, the Irish hero who cared for children in a Titanic lifeboat

How the Irish impacted Abraham Lincoln, shot down 156 years ago this day

Seán Heuston: Executed at 25 for his role in the 1916 Easter Rising

Fascinating pensions records pre-Easter Rising and beyond reveals a wealth of Irish history

Titanic struck fatal iceberg despite receiving warnings

The Samuel Beckett, Irish republican link – a secret Irish rebel?

Who was the 1916 Easter Rising hero James Connolly?

Walter Paye Lane, the Confederate Brigadier General from Cork

From Dublin drunk to Burmese monk - the Irishman who became the first western Buddhist monk

We can't take Northern Ireland peace for granted any more

On This Day: USS Jamestown sent to Ireland on a Famine-relief mission

Guinness trademarked the harp symbol before the Irish Government did

On This Day: The US Civil War begins in 1861

Child killed in 1916 Easter Rising honored with headstone over a century later

Who was the longest-living Irish survivor of the Titanic?

WWII "Éire" sign to be visible to passengers flying into Dublin Airport

How the 1916 Easter Rising gave way to Ireland's War of Independence

Today is Submarine Day! Did you know the Irish were behind it?

What is the Good Friday Agreement?

On This Day: Titanic sets sail from Southampton, docks in Cherbourg, France

Irish castle brings you back in time with the day-to-day Lord of the Castle experience

Prince Philip hoped for peace after IRA murder of Lord Mountbatten

Northern Irish archaeologist dedicated to identifying unmarked baby’s graves

Winston Churchill Day: Remembering the UK Prime Minister's surprising views on a United Ireland

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Ireland's Church Leaders issue joint letter in wake of Northern Ireland violence

COVID live updates: No deaths reported in N Ireland, 18 in Rep of Ireland

National Beer Day: It's official, Guinness is good for you!

Mary Kelly, the Irish hero who cared for children in a Titanic lifeboat

On This Day: Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain tragically dies

National Dolphin Day: Remembering Fungie the Dolphin, my hometown treasure

Mary Kelly, the Irish hero who cared for children in a Titanic lifeboat

“No Irish Need Apply” signs existed despite denials, high schooler proved

On This Day: The US Civil War begins in 1861

50 facts about the Easter Rising

National Dolphin Day: Remembering Fungie the Dolphin, my hometown treasure

"I'll Take You Home Again, Kathleen"

National Beer Day: It's official, Guinness is good for you!

WATCH: Irish music and dance session breaks out on flight to Kerry

WATCH: Three generations of Irish dancers wow the crowd

National Dolphin Day: Remembering Fungie the Dolphin, my hometown treasure

All-island rail review announced to improve train networks on island of Ireland

Experiencing Titanic's last port of call in Cobh, Ireland

On This Day: Irish American Henry Ford, maker of the Model T, passed away

United States, Canada added to Ireland’s Mandatory Hotel Quarantine from April 15

Meet the Irish Producer: Bewley's Tea

IrishCentral launches unique endeavors for their loyal readers

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