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The powerful women of Irish mythology: Warrior Queen Medb

  • August 7, 2023
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In honour of women's day, let's trawl through Irish myths and legends for fearless women, starting with the warrior Queen Medb of Connacht.
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Captivating photographs reveal ‘dark underbelly of Irish rural life’

  • March 28, 2023
  • Richard Fitzgerald
For more than 40 years, Richard travelled Ireland. His striking images record unique aspects of Irish life that have almost disappeared.
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A Selection of Irish Art

  • March 14, 2023
  • Sr Maureen MacMahon
In celebration of St Patrick's Day, we look at a beautiful piece of art depicting the Saint lighting a paschal fire on the Hill of Slane
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The Different names of Ireland

  • March 11, 2023
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Did you know the since the creation of the known world, Ireland has had fourteen names? Let's learn them all!
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When Queens Collide: Grace O’Malley and the Meeting of 1593

  • March 8, 2023
  • Maeve Ryan
What is a leader? Many have speculated on the concept for years, writing books and giving talks on the subject to identify the traits and habits to become one: things…
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The many aspects of the ancient Skelligs explored

  • March 6, 2023
  • Peter Costello
The Book of the Skelligs, edited by John Crowley and John Sheehan, photography by Valerie O’Sullivan (Cork University Press, €49/£43.90) The filming in the recent past of two episodes of the continuing…
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The Life of Saint Dymphna

  • March 3, 2023
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In 2016, the Phoebus Foundation, a trust from the collection and preservation of Belgian art, undertook a large-scale restoration project focused on an altar screen by Goossen van der Weyden…
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A Selection of Irish Art

  • February 25, 2023
  • The Irish Spirit Magazine
On the death anniversary of Irish writer, poet, and lyricist Thomas Moore, we take a look at Sr Maureen's thoughts on his friend Sir Shee's portrait of the man.
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A Farewell to the Flesh: It’s pancake time!

  • February 21, 2023
  • The Irish Spirit Magazine
Shrove Tuesday, Fat Tuesday, Pancake Tuesday.. call it what you will. But what;s about? Read on to find out!
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Robert Mallet – Father of Seismology

  • February 9, 2023
  • David Forsythe
The Irish have long been keen scientists, and their innovations have contributed to the development of numerous fields, including seismology.
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