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Ireland in 1914

Date: Nov 3, 14
When war broke out in August 1914 one of the great rallying calls of the politicians and the Cath...

Ireland first qualified for the World Cup 25 years ago

Date: Nov 3, 14
By Sean Creedon The Republic of Ireland played their first-ever World Cup game against Belgium a...

The Irish and their cup of tea

Date: Nov 3, 14
By Patrick O'Sullivan Marbh le tae agus marbh gan e. Dead from the tea and dead without it. This...

Reflections on past Novembers

Date: Nov 3, 14
By John Corbett November is a month in which many historical events took place. Michelangelo’s ...

A night at the opera

Date: Oct 27, 14
By Eileen Murphy We met at the revolving door on the way out of the theatre. “I didn't laugh onc...

Marwood the Executioner

Date: Oct 27, 14
By Adrian Mullan How things have changed. Today many people worship footballers, pop stars, acto...

First headed goal at Croke Park was 50 years ago

Date: Oct 27, 14
By Sean Creedon Fifty years ago this month former Dublin footballer Eamonn Breslin made history ...

The Legend of Loftus Hall

Date: Oct 27, 14
Words, Colm Lambert; picture by Royston Palmer It was on a stormy winter's night in the early 17...

Was the ring in the attic cursed?

Date: Oct 21, 14
Stranger than Fiction by John Macklin The cardboard box was decorated with felt and tiny beads. ...

The Carlingford Tragedy

Date: Oct 20, 14
By Sean Andrews At momentous times when the focus is on great conflicts and widespread loss of l...