Irish women who served in a time of European crisis
Read Joe Carroll's review of 'Irish Servicewomen in the Great War: From Western Front to roaring twenties' by Barbara Walsh.
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Strange mythology: the deadly Cave of Cats
The Cave of Cats is a significant Irish site. It contains the Gates of Hell, and several well-known characters visit it in Irish mythology.
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Irish Setters: A rare Irish breed
Irish red and white setter are stunning show dogs with powerful hunting instincts. Check out these facts on the rare, native Irish breed.
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The Deserted Village
One of Fitzmaurice's uncollected poems, "The Deserted Village" portrays the despair of rural Irish culture in an urbanised present.
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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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Medb, Ireland’s beautiful queen of Connacht
Queen Medb (pronounced 'Mave') was the Queen of Connacht. She was famed for her beauty, her legendary cattle raid, and her death - which may surprise you.
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