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. 488
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
Irish Voice Irish Voice 1916 Rising hero John Devoy died on this day in 1929 Unsung Irish Rebel John Devoy championed the 1916 Easter Rising in America after his exile from Ireland. 835
Cahir O'Doherty Cahir O'Doherty The exemplary Thomas Ashe, Irish revolutionary who died for Ireland on this day in 1917 Thomas Ashe was only 35 when he died on September 25, 1917, after a so-called “botched” force feeding while on hunger strike in Mountjoy prison. 541
Roots Roots Exciting new documentary on Irish rebel Seán Mac Diarmada available to view for free The film tells the story of one of the key men behind the Easter Rising. 524
