Read more about the article Walk in the Footsteps of Saint Patrick
The pathway leading up to Saul Church in County Down, known as the Cradle of Christianity in Ireland. Photo: Roger Bradley, Getty Images.

Walk in the Footsteps of Saint Patrick

Saint Patrick is known globally as Ireland’s patron saint, but how much do you know about the man and how he ended up in Ireland in the 5th century? This…

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Read more about the article Experience Ireland’s Past in Colorized Coffee Table Books
Local people in Gweedore, Co. Donegal, posing for the photographer during a time when evictions in this area were high. Original black and white photo taken by Robert French. Source: National Library of Ireland.

Experience Ireland’s Past in Colorized Coffee Table Books

A personal journey that began with the colorizing old family photos turned into a true publishing success for two Galway university professors when they decided to launch two coffee table…

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Read more about the article Anniversary of Alexander Bell’s Death Remembered by Mayo Author
An old Irish telephone box, a rarity these days. Photo: Michael Larkin.

Anniversary of Alexander Bell’s Death Remembered by Mayo Author

While the 100th anniversary of Alexander Bell's death on August 2nd might not strike a chord with everyone, for one County Mayo author, the remembrance of the famous telephone inventor…

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Read more about the article Famous Landmarks from Irish History that Every First-Time Visitor Should See
Blarney Castle is a favorite destination for many tourists to Cork. Photo: Pixabay.

Famous Landmarks from Irish History that Every First-Time Visitor Should See

It’s hard not to fall in love with Ireland. Its wonderland of green fields looking like a patchwork quilt from the air, its rich historical heritage, and the laidback nature…

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Read more about the article The Easter Rising: A Guide to Dublin in 1916
The GPO in Dublin, the site of fierce fighting during the Easter Rising of 1916. Photo courtesy of Alan Byrne, AB Tours.

The Easter Rising: A Guide to Dublin in 1916

The Easter Rising of 1916 that began on Easter Monday (April 24th) in the heart of Dublin was perhaps the most pivotal moment in 20th-century Irish history. This post and…

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Read more about the article Belfast and the Titanic: An Epic Journey
Early morning at the Titanic Quarter in Belfast. Photo: Greg Clarke, https://www.flickr.com/photos/leppre/ https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/

Belfast and the Titanic: An Epic Journey

In the early 1800s, Belfast may have seemed like an unlikely place for a large shipbuilding operation. The Lagan River, which is the main river that runs through Belfast, could…

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