ARCHIVES DAILY
Tue. 27 Oct. 2020
Antique Bike Collection 1980
A penny farthing, a velocipede and a chainless bike are among the items Peter Matthews has in his museum.
Hunger Strike To Begin 1980
Ahead of the H-Block hunger strike thousands march in Belfast and Fr Denis Faul describes the mood of prisoners.
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Knock Airport First Flights 1985
Monsignor James Horan's dream becomes a reality as commercial flights arrive and depart from Knock Airport.
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Simon Cumbers Media Fund 2005
Government renames a special fund for journalists after the Irish news cameraman who was shot dead in Saudi Arabia.
EXHIBITIONS
Halloween Customs and Traditions
Leaving out food for the dead, making costumes and playing pranks.
Weird and Wonderful
A selection of some of the oddities, quirky tales, curious stories, wonderful individuals and bizarre events from Irish life.
Before They Were Famous
Irish celebrities, politicians, sports people, actors, singers and performers in the early years of their careers.
