Irish History, Culture, Heritage, Language, Mythology
1642 – Thirty Catholics are killed by the Scottish garrison and English settlers at Island Magee, Co Antrim. 1794 – Birth of Frances Ball in Dublin. Known as Mother Mary Theresa, she was the foundress of the Irish Branch of the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary (IBVM). In 1822 she opened the first institution […]
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Maidin mhaith agaibh. Good morning from Stair na hÉireann. Dun Briste, Downpatrick Head, Ballycastle, Co Mayo
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“You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.” –Maya Angelou Dún Briste, Downpatrick Head, Ballycastle, Co Mayo
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1642 – 30 Catholics are killed by the Scottish garrison and English settlers at Island Magee, Co Antrim. 1794 – Birth of Frances Ball in Dublin. Known as Mother Mary Theresa, she was the foundress of the Irish Branch of the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary (IBVM). In 1822 she opened the first institution […]
Read More1642 – 30 Catholics are killed by the Scottish garrison and English settlers at Island Magee, Co Antrim. 1873 – John J. Flanagan, hammer-thrower and shot-putter, is born in Kilbreedy, Co Limerick. 1900 – Birth of Harry Kernoff in London, artist; resident of Dublin from the time he was 14 years old. 1904 – George […]
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