The legendary Gaelic footballer who was imprisoned in 1916 He was the 1916 and War of Independence veteran who organised Gaelic football matches behind bars. In this extract from the Dictionary of Irish Biography's … History • 09 Feb
The female Irish golfer who wasn't afraid to take a stand She was a brilliant golfer who kept her day job and stood by her principles. In this extract from the Dictionary of Irish Biography's new … History • 01 Feb
The Irishwoman who became an American tennis star in the 1890s She was Victorian Ireland's most celebrated female tennis player who became a star in America. In this extract from the Dictionary of Irish Biography's new … History • 25 Jan
The Irish female motor racer who became a Nazi sympathiser She was the Offaly-born daredevil who became an unashamed Nazi. In this extract from the Dictionary of Irish Biography's new book Irish Sporting Lives, Niav … History • 08 Mar
The Irish Wimbledon finalist who was convicted of murder He was the privileged tennis player who went all the way to the Wimbledon finals and ended his days in a French penal colony. In … History • 22 Nov 22
Forgotten Widows of the Revolution: Grace Gifford She was a talented artist and activist, and now she's one of the subjects of a new documentary. In this entry from the Royal Irish … History • 01 Jun 22
Forgotten Widows of the Revolution: Maud Gonne MacBride She was the radical who was hailed as one of the most beautiful women in the world. In this entry from the Royal Irish Academy's … History • 26 May 22
Forgotten Widows of the Revolution: Kathleen Clarke She was a 1916 widow who became a formidable politician in her own right, including a stint as Dublin's first female Lord Mayor. In this … History • 31 May 22
Peadar O'Donnell: socialist writer who was a rebel until the end He was the radical socialist and republical rebel who co-founded one of Ireland's most influential literary magazines. In this entry from the Royal Irish Academy's … History • 13 Nov 20
