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  • Achill Sound Bridges

    Achill Sound Bridges

    11/06/2021
    Pre-nineteenth century a narrow channel separated Achill Island from mainland Mayo.  The necessity for a permanent link across the narrow ...
  • Cornelius McGrath, the Silvermines Giant

    Cornelius McGrath, the Silvermines Giant

    08/06/2021
    Cornelius Mcgrath (McGrath) was born on the 10th March 1737 in the parish of the Silvermines, near Nenagh, Co Tipperary. It ...
  • Instagram Workshop: Part One

    Instagram Workshop: Part One

    04/06/2021
    This series of iCAN Champions sessions on social media will take place at least once a month and will continue ...
  • Achill Franciscan Monastery Ruins

    Achill Franciscan Monastery Ruins

    03/06/2021
    This Monastery at Bunnacurry represented an important component of the mid nineteenth century ecclesiastical heritage of Contae Mhaigh Eo with ...
  • From Achill to Australia- The tale of Keiron's Currach

    From Achill to Australia- The tale of Keiron's Currach

    03/06/2021
    Our friend Keiron Ginnelly, here in Fremantle Western Australia, spent his early formative years in Dooega, Achill Island. His family ...
  • Developing your Digital Skills: Cataloguing a Digital Collection and Digital Access

    Developing your Digital Skills: Cataloguing a Digital Collection and Digital Access

    01/06/2021
    Developing Your Digital Skills: Cataloguing a Digital Collection and Digital Access Digital images can be made available for use by researchers and ...
  • Boatbuilding in Pulgloss, Louisburgh, Co Mayo

    Boatbuilding in Pulgloss, Louisburgh, Co Mayo

    01/06/2021
    A reconstruction of the traditional dwelling and boat-wright yard of the McHale family at Pulgloss, Louisburgh, Co. Mayo Ireland as ...
  • The GSR Leyland Badger Bus to Achill ca. 1932

    The GSR Leyland Badger Bus to Achill ca. 1932

    01/06/2021
  • SCA Understanding Copyright with Dr Ellie Pridgeon

    SCA Understanding Copyright with Dr Ellie Pridgeon

    31/05/2021
    Understanding Copyright Copyright issues can be notoriously complex and nuanced. The Scottish Council on Archives is delighted to be working with ...
  • Grattan Row, Athlone

    Grattan Row, Athlone

    27/05/2021
  • Mayo’s Round Towers

    Mayo’s Round Towers

    26/05/2021
    Ireland’s Round Towers ‘cloigtheach’ were a distinctive feature within the Irish landscape.  Several various eras are offered as to the ...
  • The Second Life of 'Lily Doreen'

    The Second Life of 'Lily Doreen'

    26/05/2021
    In this document written in the 1980s, Brendan McMahon recounts how his father, Morgan McMahon, came to purchase a 45 ...
  • The Tarmon Barry Pillbox, County Roscommon

    The Tarmon Barry Pillbox, County Roscommon

    26/05/2021
  • The Pillbox at Rooskey, County Roscommon

    The Pillbox at Rooskey, County Roscommon

    26/05/2021
    During the early stages of World War 2, as part of the contingency plan, this receptacle was erected by the ...
  • The Legend of Úna Bhán

    The Legend of Úna Bhán

    26/05/2021
    The Legend of Úna Bhán told by Anna Robertson
  • The Robert Emmet Proclamation

    The Robert Emmet Proclamation

    26/05/2021
  • Cornaseer Mushroom Stones

    Cornaseer Mushroom Stones

    25/05/2021
  • Mayo Bridges

    Mayo Bridges

    25/05/2021
    Mayo Bridges Bridges are an important component of the early nineteenth century civil engineering Heritage within Ireland.  Below is a list ...
  • The Motte at Clonburren, Co. Roscommon

    The Motte at Clonburren, Co. Roscommon

    25/05/2021
  • The Pillbox at Knockvicar, County Roscommon

    The Pillbox at Knockvicar, County Roscommon

    25/05/2021
  • The rebirth of a nobby in south-east Galway

    The rebirth of a nobby in south-east Galway

    25/05/2021
    I had a very welcome email recently from John Tynan, the secretary of the Cork-based currach rowing club Naomhóga Chorcaí. ...
  • Morgan McMahon's Boating History

    Morgan McMahon's Boating History

    24/05/2021
    My grand father was Morgan McMahon of Limerick (rip), who had a great passion for boats and the sea. My father ...
  • Ballina Bridges

    Ballina Bridges

    24/05/2021
    Two stone bridges span the river Moy.  The Moy is navigable from the sea approximately six miles distant.  The grand ...
  • Irish Workhouse Centre: Call for donations

    Irish Workhouse Centre: Call for donations

    24/05/2021
    The Irish Workhouse Museum at Portumna recently began a programme of complete redevelopment. Our aim is to tell the story ...
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  • Tony S on The Mc Greal Family

    25/01/2023
    My grandmother was Nora McGreal came to America with her brother Austin in I believe 1910. She was from Westport....
  • Fionnuala on Ballygill Bridge, scene of the last known fatal duel in Ireland

    24/01/2023
    Hi Annette, Malachy is my 3x GGF and Owen seemingly was a cousin. The story has had a few variations...
  • Eileen Dunne on The Sídhe – belief & customs in Co. Laois

    24/01/2023
    Only heard of this tonight from my friend.. Paddy who knows ye well... Im so intrigued.. Am reading everything now.....
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    23/01/2023
    Hi Denis, thank you for your eagle eye and for drawing our attention to that typo - it has now...
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