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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...

Moving to a new home – in space!

Date: Feb 16, 21
John Corbett takes a look at suggestions from those who think we should consider moving to anothe...

The French-McCormack Mystery

Date: Feb 16, 21
John McCormack and Percy French were made for each other; both stage performers, both supreme com...

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

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

A chat with Hollywood star, Gabriel Byrne

Date: Feb 9, 21
Actor Gabriel Byrne was a trendsetter when he made the successful transition from television to c...