How the prospect of partition played out in 1920 The 1920 Government of Ireland act created a border that divided Ireland - but how did politicians approach the issue? David McCullagh explains Decade of Commemorations • 23 Dec 20
December 1920 major step in making Partition a reality There wasn't much seasonal cheer in official circles in Dublin, Belfast or London at Christmas 1920. There just wasn't time. Decade of Commemorations • 18 Dec 20
Terror in Cork: the burning of a city 100 years ago It was an act of revenge that destroyed a city and terrorised its inhabitants. Here, Gerry White tells the story of the Burning of Cork. History • 11 Dec 20
Kilmichael Ambush: This means war Cecil Guthrie fled towards safety. He would never make it. Decade of Commemorations • 07 Dec 20
Wreaths laid at Croke Park to commemorate Bloody Sunday Many commemorative events are being held this weekend to mark the centenary of Bloody Sunday, when 14 people were fatally shot in Croke Park following ... Munster • 21 Nov 20
Priest's killing by British forces marked on centenary The life and death of a Galway priest is being remembered in the city this weekend. Fr Michael Griffin was lured from his home and ... Connacht • 14 Nov 20
New Lidl store gives shoppers glimpse of Dublin's past Shoppers at a new Lidl store in Dublin will get a unique insight into the city's medieval past. Dublin • 14 Oct 20
Glendalough artefacts spanning 1,200 years on display An exhibition at the National Museum of Ireland has brought together artefacts from Glendalough which have never been publicly displayed before. Ireland • 16 Sep 20
The 1920 Munitions Strike: 'An unusual kind of strike' 100 years ago today, on 20 May 1920, Irish railway workers started refusing to transport British weapons and forces. It was a crucial act of ... Ireland • 20 May 20
History to get 'special core status' at Junior Cycle History is to be given a "special core status" at Junior Cycle, following a review into the secondary school subject. Education • 01 Oct 19
No change for Junior Cycle History - draft report A draft report, obtained by RTÉ News, on the place of history in the secondary school Junior Cycle has not advised any change to its ... Education • 18 Apr 19
Review of History for Junior Cycle due by March A review of the place of History in the curriculum offered to Junior Cycle students in secondary schools is expected to be completed by the ... Education • 28 Nov 18
President laments loss of history as core subject President Michael D Higgins has criticised the fact that History is no longer a core subject for Junior Cycle students. Ireland • 30 Apr 18
Network science shines new light on Battle of Clontarf Researchers believe that modern mathematical techniques have shed new light on a centuries-old debate about Ireland's Viking age and the Battle of Clontarf. News Lens • 24 Jan 18
132-year-old rifle found in Nevada park The story of how it got there may never be known, but a rusting 132-year-old Winchester rifle has been found leaning against a tree in ... News • 16 Jan 15
Forgotten Revolutionaries: Cumann na mBan The women of Cumann na mBan played a key part in securing Irish freedom, but their role is often overlooked Galleries • 28 Mar 14
Concerns Junior Cycle changes will affect history History teachers and historians have expressed concern about changes in the Junior Cycle that they say will affect the subject of history. News • 13 Jun 13
National Heritage Week begins today Today marks the start of National Heritage Week, which will see events run across the country until 26 August. News • 18 Aug 12
