The Cork Foundation
When: Wednesday, 4 May, 2016Picture: Don O'Leary, Director, Alan Raymond, Student, Michael Mulligan, Teacher, Rachel Lucey, Deputy Director and Pádraic Vallely, CEO Cork Foundation
Cork City (Cork)
It's nearly here - Epic Ireland to open this weekend.
When: Wednesday, 4 May, 2016Designed by Event Communications, the multi-award winning designers of Titanic Belfast, Epic Ireland tells the authentic and epic story of 10 million journeys and the roots of 70 million people.
Ireland XO
Coollattin Canadian Connection - Homeward Trek 2016
When: Sunday, 1 May, 2016Emigration commenced in the years which followed the 1798 rebellion. During these dark years neighbour had fallen out with neighbour, and in cases, brother set against brother.
Carnew (Wicklow)
Beara Peninsula Database launched
When: Friday, 29 April, 2016This three-volume work provided researchers and Beara descendants with access to genealogical information, mostly around the Catholic parishes of Adrigole, Allihies, Castletownbere, Eyeries, and Glengarriff.
Ireland XO
IrelandXO Insight - Electricity Supply Board (ESB) Archives Website
When: Friday, 29 April, 2016Picture above: Electrifying rural Ireland, 26 January 1956 © ESB Archives
Ireland XO
Oh Lord send me a sign!....
When: Thursday, 28 April, 2016Signs have been used as far back as the ancient Egyptians and Romans. Many Roman examples are preserved, among them the widely recognized bush to indicate a tavern, from which is derived the proverb "Good wine needs no bush".
Ireland XO
The Freebird Club - peer-to-peer homestay club for older adults
When: Wednesday, 27 April, 2016Picture: (L-R) Peter Mangan, Michael Carolan from London who stayed with Mary & Barry Fairtlough in County Kerry Making this a fun world to grow old in!
Ireland XO
Franciscan Friary
When: Saturday, 23 April, 2016Perhaps the most notable landmark in the parish of Claregalway lies just to the north of the river Clare and to the west of the Norman castle.
Claregalway (Baile Chláir)
Claregalway Village & Parish
When: Saturday, 23 April, 2016The name comes from the Clare River, which flows through the parish. The parish covers a total area of over 12,000 statute acres.
Claregalway (Baile Chláir)