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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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On a pilgrimage: Visiting the Well of David’s Little Head

  • March 1, 2023
  • Louise Nugent
For the feast day of St David of Wales, let's take a stroll around his holy well - Tobar Chinnín Dháithí - located in Woodhouse, Co. Waterford.
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A Selection of Irish Art

  • February 25, 2023
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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
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Shrove Tuesday, Fat Tuesday, Pancake Tuesday.. call it what you will. But what;s about? Read on to find out!
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From Ancient Rome to Modern Dublin – The journey of Saint Valentine

  • February 14, 2023
  • The Irish Spirit Magazine
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

  • February 11, 2023
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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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Rushes & Reeds – St Brigid’s Cross’s in modern Ireland

  • February 2, 2023
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Local artist Gabriel Gillespie of Meenavean has been making St Brigid’s crosses like no other.
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