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State urged to buy West Cork site linked to famous Second World War spider monkey
State urged to buy West Cork site linked to famous Second World War spider monkey
A local TD said the site provides a unique opportunity for the community to engage with nature, enjoy wildlife, and explore potential walking trails, including providing the option of a safe walkway between Clonakilty and Inchydoney Beach

Thu, 10 Oct, 2024

DEFENCE Submarine 3
'The Irish were the first to turn up': The sub, the fire, and the rescue effort
Twenty years after the incident there are no plans by either the Canadian Government or navy to commemorate the courage of the Chicoutimi crew or to honour Lt Saunders. Something which rankles with the President of the Canadian Veterans Association

Sun, 06 Oct, 2024

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S Clodagh Finn: ‘Mrs Come Quick’ — a tribute to our rural midwives
Known as the ‘bhean ghlúine’ (literally woman of the knee) or ‘handy woman', she went out at all hours, in all weather, to support women through the precarious business of childbirth

Sat, 05 Oct, 2024

Clodagh Finn: The women filmmakers rescued from the cutting-room floor
S Clodagh Finn: The women filmmakers rescued from the cutting-room floor
If you have time to spare, venture down the utterly enchanting digital rabbit-hole which has been brought to the public courtesy of the Irish Film Institute Archive

Sat, 28 Sep, 2024

The Lusitania wreck is facing collapse. The race is on to save as many artefacts as possible
The Lusitania wreck is facing collapse. The race is on to save as many artefacts as possible
The famed wreck is in danger of collapse, so the race is on to preserve as many artefacts as possible. Neil Michael reports

Sat, 21 Sep, 2024

Three new shipwrecks found off coast of Ireland
Three new shipwrecks found off coast of Ireland
The wrecks, which are in the process of being fully identified, appear to date from as far back as the 19th century

Mon, 09 Sep, 2024

Propeller found on seabed of Cork Harbour to be restored to confirm if it belonged to German U-boat
Propeller found on seabed of Cork Harbour to be restored to confirm if it belonged to German U-boat
Artefact believed to belong to German submarine which sank in 1917, killing all 27 crew on board

Fri, 16 Aug, 2024

Irish Exodus
Book review: Fleeing Famine and oppression for the land of opportunity
The discovery of the Emigrant Savings Bank's highly detailed records shines a light on the lives of Irish people in the 19th century

Sat, 10 Aug, 2024

‘World’s oldest calendar’ found carved onto ancient monument in Turkey
‘World’s oldest calendar’ found carved onto ancient monument in Turkey
This calendar also shows 12 lunar months with 11 additional days, the researchers said

Wed, 07 Aug, 2024

Efforts being made to repatriate suspected remains of 17th-century Limerick war hero
Work to return Patrick Sarsfield's remains to Limerick moves step closer
Sarsfield, who led the defence of Limerick against William of Orange in 1690, died in Belgium two years later after being injured while fighting for France

Tue, 06 Aug, 2024

Return of 'The Red Book of Ossory' opens a new chapter in Kilkenny's rich history
Return of 'The Red Book of Ossory' opens a new chapter in Kilkenny's rich history
The book, which goes on public display today in St Canice’s Cathedral, is not only a window into how the area was run 700 years ago but contains one of the first recipes for making aqua vitae, better known to us as whiskey

Mon, 29 Jul, 2024

Clodagh Finn: The life and extraordinary death of Arabella Denny
S Clodagh Finn: The life and extraordinary death of Arabella Denny
She set up the country's first Magdalen Asylum in 1765 as a refuge 'of assistance and reward' after campaigning for infant healthcare and introducing carpet weaving to Ireland. Kerry woman Arabella Denny was the product of an eccentric father and a cultivated mother

Sat, 20 Jul, 2024

US naval warship named after heroic young Irishman
US naval warship named after heroic young Irishman
Patrick Gallagher was one of 30 known citizens from the Republic of Ireland who were killed while serving with US forces during the Vietnam War.

Sun, 14 Jul, 2024

Final resting place of a forgotten war hero finally marked after 140 years
Final resting place of a forgotten war hero finally marked after 140 years
John Sullivan, who was born in Bantry, Co Cork, in April 1831, was awarded both the Victoria Cross and the Order of the Legion d’Honneur for incredible bravery under fire during the Crimean War

Mon, 08 Jul, 2024

Clodagh Finn: The library assistant with an Olympic string to her bow
S Clodagh Finn: The library assistant with an Olympic string to her bow
When library assistant Mary Vaughan saw an ad for archery lessons in 1980, she thought she’d give it a try

Sun, 07 Jul, 2024

22kg slab of ancient 'bog butter' discovered on Donegal farm
22kg slab of ancient 'bog butter' discovered on Donegal farm
Mr Boyle told how there was “one little piece of wood” at the bottom end of this butter, suggesting it was originally in a box which has since decomposed

Fri, 05 Jul, 2024

In the shadow of Brian Ború, High King of Ireland
In the shadow of Brian Ború, High King of Ireland
There are calls for the Vatican to return the lost crown of Brian Ború, but while some historians question its existence, the legacy of the 'Emperor of the Irish' rests in a handful of often-disputed artefacts and sites

Sat, 29 Jun, 2024

Is Brian Boru's crown in the Vatican? If so, a Clare TD wants it returned to Ireland 
Is Brian Boru's crown in the Vatican? If so, a Clare TD wants it returned to Ireland 
The crown, which belonged to Ireland’s most well-known High King, was said to have been given by the Vatican by his son Donnchad

Mon, 24 Jun, 2024

Clodagh Finn: A Mayo nurse’s role in the discovery of penicillin
S Clodagh Finn: A Mayo nurse’s role in the discovery of penicillin
Thanks to the Kilfian Development Association, we know how crucial Sarah McElroy born in its parish was to her husband Sir Alexander Fleming's research, writes Clodagh Finn

Sun, 16 Jun, 2024

Clodagh Finn: At last – the ‘Irish Helen of Troy’ is on TV
S Clodagh Finn: At last – the ‘Irish Helen of Troy’ is on TV
The Tile Films - RTÉ production of 'Invasion: The Normans'  provides an interesting insight to the character in Derbforgaill, Ireland's so-called Helen of Troy, developing the roles and political influence of the woman whose life would transform the history of Ireland.       

Sat, 08 Jun, 2024

DENIS SCANNELL
S Michael Moynihan: Amazing map project sheds new light on where Cork has come from
Plenty of people are keen to point out that Cork already has a robust sense of itself — but this is hard evidence of the city’s deep roots

Thu, 30 May, 2024

Exam cheating rises
Letters to the Editor: No extra exam time for neurodiverse students
A reader says education authorities seem to believe creating equal learning experiences for students gives neurodiverse learners an unfair advantage

Tue, 28 May, 2024

Nazis Into Poland
Letters to the Editor: Nazi bombs in Dublin were no accident
Extracts from surviving Luftwaffe aerial photographs taken in 1940 show that Nazi Germany had acquired detailed knowledge of Dublin

Mon, 27 May, 2024

Listen: Clodagh Finn on the female inventors who improved our daily lives
Listen: Clodagh Finn on the female inventors who improved our daily lives
Did you know that many everyday conveniences were invented by women? Margaret E. Knight revolutionised grocery shopping with her flat-bottomed paper bags, while Mary Anderson invented the windscreen wiper

Sat, 25 May, 2024

Clodagh Finn: Mary O’Connell, the Liberator’s wife, remains almost invisible
S Clodagh Finn: Mary O’Connell, the Liberator’s wife, remains almost invisible
Why is Mary O’Connell so little celebrated when she played such a key role in Irish history?

Sun, 19 May, 2024

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War of Independence Podcast

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Commemorating 100 years since the War of Independence
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The Burning of Cork

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We look at the historical context and reproduce the original report from our archives which details one of the darkest days in the city's history.

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