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The Brehon Laws - Wisdom from Pre-historic Ireland
When:The Brehon Laws - wisdom from pre-historic Ireland
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The History of Irish Ballads - The Stone Outside Dan Murphy’s Door
When: Thursday, 19 December, 2024The Museum of London currently houses an enormous panoramic painting, 13ft x 5ft 6ins, depicting 231 music hall stars standing outside the Old Vic in London.
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Ten Facts about Irish Gravestones
When: Friday, 20 December, 2024An ancestor's headstone holds the promise of uncovering clues that might take us back further. Headstone inscriptions can help us fill in gaps in our family histories – a date, a maiden name, it's all genealogy gold.
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The Earls of Castlehaven or Lord Audleys of Cork and Kildare
When: Wednesday, 24 May, 2023In 1601, the 1st Earl of Castlehaven was a leading English commander in the decisive Battle of Kinsale in which he was wounded.
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Richard Crosbie, Ireland’s first aeronaut
When:Richard Crosbie, Ireland’s first aeronaut Crosbie’s first balloon flight
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Destiny of Ireland
When: Thursday, 7 November, 2024Destiny of Ireland: Inspired by the words of JFK, the last truly great American President.. Who hoped for Ireland and the Irish people:
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The History of Irish Ballads - Follow me up to Carlow
When: Tuesday, 5 November, 2024Follow me up to Carlow Eugene Dunphy travels back to 19th century Dublin and to 16th century Wicklow.
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12 FAQs about Irish Famine Evictions
When: Thursday, 31 October, 2024FAQ#1 What kind of evictions took place during the Great
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Irish Famine Migration to Quebec, Canada
When: Friday, 13 September, 2024An Gorta Mór, or the Great Hunger, affected the Island of Ireland from 1845 to 1852. During those years, an estimated 2.1 million Irish, or one-fourth of Ireland's pre-famine population, left the country. The potato blight hit many countries in Europe and the Americas.
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