Award-winning National Community Programme Ireland XO set to expand in the Shannon Region
When: Monday, 16 July, 2012 Ireland XO
Fouhy descendents find their roots in Kildorrery, North Cork
When: Tuesday, 10 July, 2012Kathleen O'Connor had a photo of a gravestone of their great grandfather, William, and a story that their great-great-grandmother was buried in Rockmills.
Kildorrery (Cork)
The Snow of Black 47
When: Monday, 3 March, 1947The spring of 1947, otherwise known as Black '47 saw the heaviest snowfall ever and it did not thaw for weeks. Late April and early May were very warm and the children had discarded their shoes and were going to school in their bare feet.
Peterswell (Galway)
Sharavogue House
When: Thursday, 1 January, 1920Sharavogue House, demolished 1920. Property of The Earl of Huntington .
Roscrea (Tipperary)
The Night of the Big Wind
When: Sunday, 6 January, 1839A strange stillness settles over Ireland
Ireland XO