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The French-McCormack Mystery

Date: Mar 3, 21

Angel, Devil, Princess – Three Irish Film Stars

Date: Mar 2, 21
Tom McParland looks at the lives and careers of three Irish filmstars – Maureen O'Sullivan, Maure...

Castles of Ireland Series – Enniscorthy Castle

Date: Mar 2, 21
By Gemma Grant Situated in the centre of Enniscorthy town, Enniscorthy castle is among the oldes...

Francis Fahy – poet and songwriter in exile

Date: Mar 2, 21
JOHN CORBETT recalls the life and career of the Kinvara native who never lost his love for Irelan...

The Notorious Axe Murderer of Berrima

Date: Mar 2, 21
Jonathan A. Smyth tells the story of Cavan-born John Lynch, who is believed to have killed 10 peo...

Ballykissangel at 25 – the popular TV show first aired a quarter of a century ago

Date: Feb 23, 21
Ballykissangel first appeared on our television screens a quarter of a century ago. A gentle-pace...

A Visit to Glasnevin Cemetery

Date: Feb 23, 21
PAULA REDMOND recalls the history of the country’s larget graveyard and some of the well-known pe...

Bill Haley – dubbed ‘the Father of Rock ‘n’ Roll’

Date: Feb 23, 21
Ray Cleere recalls the life and career of Bill Haley, dubbed ‘The Father of Rock and Roll’, who d...

The Kildare Man who Founded the Melbourne Cricket Ground

Date: Feb 23, 21
John Wright finds the County Kildare-born surveyor who worked his magic to make both the Melbourn...

Decimalisation Day – when Ireland lost its pounds, shillings and pence

Date: Feb 16, 21
After months of preparation, Ireland’s currency finally changed from the old pounds, shillings an...