Robert Mallet – Father of Seismology
The Irish have long been keen scientists, and their innovations have contributed to the development of numerous fields, including seismology.
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David Forsythe
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David Forsythe is a journalist and author. The son of an Irish mother and English father, he was born and brought up in London. He has been widely published in the British and Irish press.
He is the author of The Celtic Songlines and scriptwriter for the RTÉ television series of the same name. He has also published What Have the Irish Done For Us?, both with Currach Books.
Throughout his career, he has been fascinated by the influences that shape our cultural identity.
Dracula: A horror novel from the Irish imagination
Bram Stoker is the famous Irish novelist who wrote Dracula. His rise to stardom, however, is often overlooked because of his timeless horror novel.
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Robert Boyle made his own laws
On this day in 1627, Waterford-native Robery Boyle, Father of Modern Chemistry, was born.
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