Remembering Garda Patrick Reynolds
An extract from a recent book written by an ex-Garda highlights the pain of the Garda community upon the murder of one of their own
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From Ancient Rome to Modern Dublin – The journey of Saint Valentine
February 14 has been associated with St Valentine in modern lore. But how and why? And did you know his relics are in Dublin?
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On a Pilgrimage: Visiting St Gobnait’s Shrine at Ballyvourney
In the village of Ballyvourney lies a shrine dedicated to St Gobnait. Let's trace a pilgrim's steps on her feast day with Dr Louise Nugent
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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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Rushes & Reeds – St Brigid’s Cross’s in modern Ireland
Local artist Gabriel Gillespie of Meenavean has been making St Brigid’s crosses like no other.
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Lá Fhéile Bríde
Saint Brigid’s Day is celebrated on February 1st, the day of the old Celtic festival of Imbolc. St. Brigid’s Holy Well in Liscannor is a popular site to visit on this day.
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Feasting on St Brigid’s Day
A number of traditional Irish recipes are associated with St Brigid's Day. Here we takes a few favourites!
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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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