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IrelandXO Guide to Irish Monasteries

IrelandXO Guide to Irish Monasteries

When: Thursday, 6 August, 2020

Early Christian Ireland has inspired wonder and intrigue in both the inhabitants of Ireland and visitors to her shores for countless years. Here we have listed 10 of our favourite Irish Monastic Sites dating as far back as the 6th century.

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Main Street in Dungarvan ca. 1900.

County in Focus: Waterford

When: Monday, 8 May, 2023

County Waterford (Irish: Contae Phort Láirge) is located in the province of Munster.

Waterford
A History of Hurling

Hurling - The Fastest Game in the World

When: Friday, 15 July, 2022

Nothing feels more Irish to us than taking in the excitement of an All-Ireland Final.

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IrelandXO insight Parish

What is a Parish?

When: Saturday, 27 July, 2019

Is a civil parish the same as a church parish in Ireland?

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John Steinbeck: I Go Back to Ireland

John Steinbeck: I Go Back To Ireland

When: Tuesday, 11 July, 2023

John Steinbeck, Nobel prize-winning author visited County Derry, Northern Ireland, in August 1952, in search of his roots. He wrote from Derry city, on 17 August 1952, to his friend and editor Pat Covici:

Derry
The Faithful Steward

The Story of the Ship Faithful Steward

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The emigration trade established Londonderry as one of the chief Irish ports for transatlantic trade in the 18th century. Links between the cities of Londonderry and Philadelphia were established through trade.

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10 Facts about Land Ownership in Ireland

10 Facts about Land Ownership

When: Saturday, 15 July, 2023

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Poole Photography Collection @ The National Library of Ireland

Irish Serving Girls & Housemaids

When: Friday, 30 June, 2023

Picture above: Austin's servants from the Poole Photography Collection at the National Libary of Ireland

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The Story of Kevin Izod O Doherty

An Irish Rebel in Queensland - Kevin Doherty

When: Tuesday, 16 May, 2023

Kevin Izod Doherty was born in Dublin, on 7 September 1823, the son of Dr Kevin Izod Doherty and Mary Ann (Eva) Kelly.

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The Great Hunger - Dungarvan

The Famine in Dungarvan, County Waterford

When: Monday, 29 May, 2023

In January of 1847, Dungarvan ‘poorhouse’ is overcrowded beyond belief! Panic has firmly taken hold, not only amongst the staff, the master of the house is overly stressed, well; he has been since 1845, if not earlier.

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