Entertainment Entertainment WATCH: Saoirse Ronan wants to play this legendary Irish woman in a movie Saoirse Ronan says she would love to play this Irish revolutionary leader in a film. 220
History History Today in 1922 the Irish Free State was born On January 7, 1922, the Dáil passed the Anglo-Irish Treaty by a vote of 64 to 57. As a result Saorstát Éireann, the Irish Free State, was born. 10739
News News Patriot grave: How forensic experts matched 1916 leader’s family DNA in order to identify him The tale of how Irish nationalist hero Thomas Kent was honored with a state funeral after incredible DNA detective work. 257
History History Born on this day: Easter Rising leader Joseph Mary Plunkett Joseph Mary Plunkett was a Dubliner, poet, the youngest of the 1916 signatories. Plunkett’s marriage just before his execution went down in history. 556
History History Remembering Easter Rising leader William Pearse on his birthday How did Willie Pearse die? Where is Willie Pearse buried? Find all you need to know on the famous Pearse brother and his family tree here. 657
Roots Roots Easter Rising hero Patrick Pearse born on this day in 1879 The more you study the life of Irish rebel leader Patrick Pearse, the more elusive he becomes. 699
History History What did Charlie Chaplin gift to the Irish hero James Larkin in Sing Sing? "Big Jim" was also once visited in prison by comic genius Charlie Chaplin. 924
History History Michael Collins’ Jewish Fenian - the indispensable Michael Noyk In the aftermath of the Pittsburgh synagogue mass shooting on Oct 27, our minds sprung to the Jewish community in Ireland and the indomitable figures who've made a mark over the years. 952
History History Three Irish geniuses one birthday - Oscar Wilde, Eugene O’Neill and Michael Collins Three of Ireland’s greats celebrate their birthdays on October 16. 4280
Roots Roots How the GAA saved Ireland in the fight for freedom and can do so again The sense of nationality which gave us the courage to join the EU owes itself in no small part to the GAA. 89
Food & Drink New Year, new you! Irish scientists reveal how food can be used to treat depression and anxiety
News Top Broadway producer fights to stop sewage threat to Irish waters featured in “Game of Thrones”
