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In a recent talk at the Irish Historical Society in New York, celebrated Lincoln scholar Harold Holzer called the issue of immigration to America a civil war before the Civil War. Struck by the description, I asked him why in the 158 years since Lincoln's assassination has immigration lost none of its potency.

For generations Irish and Irish Americans have believed the “Nine Famous Irishmen” story, but alas, it strays far from the truth.

A historical novel about John Mitchel fails to give the flawed protagonist psychological depth

Andrew J Kettle was a key figure in the Land War and his writings illuminate the how systemic socio-economic change was achieved by time of Free State

IrishCentral Contributor Loretto Leary looks at the fascinating life of Galway woman Mary Anne O'Doherty (née Kelly) who came to be known as 'Eva of the Nation.'

Oration by Minister Simon Harris T.D at the 101st Anniversary Collins Griffith Commemoration, delivered at Glasnevin Cemetery on Sunday, 13th August 2023

It’s a small country

Patrick Griffin, a professor at the University of Notre Dame, looks at some of the "Irish surprises" housed at the Indiana university.

NEWS: Millstreet celebrating golden jubilee year in style 2023-07-21

A FASCINATING exhibition marking the anniversary of arguably one of the most significant moments in Cork’s, and indeed the Irish State’s modern history, has opened on Spike Island.