Life, in Pieces
Happy birthday Joe Duffy! Last year, the famed broadcaster contributed a little about how his life during the Covid-19 lockdown and how he found peace during the tumultuous period
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Peace Means Respect for Diversity
Today, we recall John Hume's words as he accepted the Nobel Peace Prize for his relentless drive to bridging the divides in the island of Ireland.
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St Fursey the Dragon Slayer
On the Feast Day of St Fursey, a look at the life and legends of a lesser known early Irish saint.
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Sinéad De Valera: A woman of substance
Today on her death anniversary, we remember Sinéad De Valera, a Celtic revivalist and author of repute.
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Exploring the wild Irish uplands
In wild Ireland, we find unforgettable stories and captivating legends. The Irish uplands have been inextricably intertwined with Irish history.
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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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A collection of real Irish ghost stories for Halloween
There's no better way to observe Oíche Shamhna (Halloween) than to read spine-chilling stories of otherworldly encounters from real people across Ireland.
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The Celtic Spirit and the Otherworld
For the Celts, death did not mean annihilation. Death was a rite of passage to the the blessed realm of the gods and ancestors.
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The Powerful Women of Irish Mythology: The Morrígan – Goddess of Death
As we continue to traverse through the world of Irish mythology for powerful women, we encounter the feared Morrígan
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Glencairn Abbey in the Autumn: A spiritual haven for women
Valerie O'Sullivan's collection of photos and wisdom offer an exclusive view of Ireland's only Cistercian monastery for women in the crisp Autumn.
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