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One of the last interviews given by the late poet, in conversation with Adrienne Leavy

The politics behind how Teagasc was conceived 2021-12-22

A commemorative centenary event will be held in Cliffoney this weekend to remember Fr Michael O’Flanagan. Considered a “forgotten Irish hero” and once described as “the staunchest priest who ever lived”, Fr O’Flanagan arrived as curate in Cliffoney in 1914, but it would be the following year when the outspoken priest would become an influential […]

<p>THROUGHOUT his long and varied career Paul Connaughton has maintained one steadfast consistency — he kept his feet firmly planted in his own place among his own people.</p>

What Sets an Irish Sweater Apart from Others June 24, 2021 The Irish sweaters, also known as the Aran sweater or the Geansaí, are probably one of the most well-known and appreciated Irish garments in the world.  Although in the last years they had a revival, due to celebrities like Christ Evans and Taylor Swift popularizing them, Aran sweaters never really went out of style. Thanks to its unique design and high quality, what started out as a simple fishermans jumper to keep h...

Donegal County Museum, the Regional Cultural Centre and the Museum and Heritage Service of Derry City and Strabane District Council have commissioned and produced a series of six short video pieces which highlight the experiences of women during the Revolutionary Period (1919-1923).  These videos provide snapshots of the period, exploring the stories of women during the struggle for Irish independence. The Donegal video pieces highlight the varied experiences of local women. The first video fe...

Donegal County Museum, the Regional Cultural Centre and the Museum and Heritage Service of Derry City and Strabane District Council have commissioned and produced a series of six short video pieces which highlight the experiences of women during the Revolutionary Period (1919-1923). These videos provide snapshots of the period, exploring the stories of women during the struggle for Irish independence. The Donegal video pieces highlight the varied experiences of local women. The first video feat...

Comments We take a look at the history of Kylemore Abbey, in County Galway, and in particular its relationship with the Benedictine nuns. The first sight of Kylemore Abbey is one of the most dramatic and memorable of all the tourist sights in Ireland. The castellated and turreted Abbey is nestled under dramatic mountain-scape and fronted by a large lake. It has a picture-book appearance that is almost improbable – and its history shows that, indeed, there was nothing organic about the...