What we've learned about Michael Collins from Sligo jail diary The revolutionary leader's "daily notes and musings" are a chance to hear his authentic voice, rather than speeches or more formal writings Michael Collins • 20 Apr 24
What we've learned about Michael Collins from Sligo jail diary The revolutionary leader's "daily notes and musings" are a chance to hear his authentic voice, rather than speeches or more formal writings Michael Collins • 20 Apr 24
The love lives of our 19th century ancestors Forget Bumble or Tinder or First Dates, our ancestors found love at gatherings like fairs, pattern days and wakes Folklore • 14 Feb 24
The love lives of our 19th century ancestors Forget Bumble or Tinder or First Dates, our ancestors found love at gatherings like fairs, pattern days and wakes Folklore • 14 Feb 24
The Year In Ireland: a vital collection of Irish folk customs Kevin Danaher's book brought a wealth of information about Irish folklore to the attention of the general public Folklore • 19 Jan 24
The Year In Ireland: a vital collection of Irish folk customs Kevin Danaher's book brought a wealth of information about Irish folklore to the attention of the general public Folklore • 19 Jan 24
Is it last orders for the Irish pub? The demise of many original Irish pubs with unique histories, shopfronts and interiors is a threat to a distinctive part of Irish heritage Pubs • 25 Aug 23
Is it last orders for the Irish pub? The demise of many original Irish pubs with unique histories, shopfronts and interiors is a threat to a distinctive part of Irish heritage Pubs • 25 Aug 23
Why Whit Sunday is the unluckiest day of the year Tradition dictated that Irish people shouldn't leave the house to avoid all the dangers associated with Whit Sunday Folklore • 20 May 24
Why Whit Sunday is the unluckiest day of the year Tradition dictated that Irish people shouldn't leave the house to avoid all the dangers associated with Whit Sunday Folklore • 20 May 24
Death, sex, superstition and fear: the hawthorn tree in Ireland Why was the hawthorn tree regarded in Irish folklore and tradition as one to be avoided? Folklore • 10 May 24
Death, sex, superstition and fear: the hawthorn tree in Ireland Why was the hawthorn tree regarded in Irish folklore and tradition as one to be avoided? Folklore • 10 May 24
How to reinvent iconic Irish traditional furniture A new exhibition shows what Irish student furniture makers can do with heritage designs and concepts Furniture • 02 Mar 23
How to reinvent iconic Irish traditional furniture A new exhibition shows what Irish student furniture makers can do with heritage designs and concepts Furniture • 02 Mar 23
How rituals around Irish deaths, wakes and funerals have changed Funeral rituals have changed over the years, but they still reflect the deep respect for death that is innate in Irish society Brainstorm • 18 Jan 23
How rituals around Irish deaths, wakes and funerals have changed Funeral rituals have changed over the years, but they still reflect the deep respect for death that is innate in Irish society Brainstorm • 18 Jan 23
How trees were of huge importance in Irish folklore and history As well as their importance for building, firewood and shelter, trees were also of spiritual significance for many of our ancestors Trees • 15 Dec 22
How trees were of huge importance in Irish folklore and history As well as their importance for building, firewood and shelter, trees were also of spiritual significance for many of our ancestors Trees • 15 Dec 22
The strange world of Irish folk cures and faith healers Many people truly believed in these folk cures, rituals and charms and felt better, perhaps for psychological reasons Folklore • 17 Aug 22
The strange world of Irish folk cures and faith healers Many people truly believed in these folk cures, rituals and charms and felt better, perhaps for psychological reasons Folklore • 17 Aug 22
