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Cloonkeen solitary standing stone
28/06/2021
People have lived and worshipped in the townland of Cloonkeen for hundreds and thousands of years. We know this because ...
Gandelow Making in Clarina, Co. Limerick
23/06/2021
Clare students get a taste of the sea on Lough Derg
18/06/2021
One of the attractive characteristics of the currach is its accessibility. They are relatively easy to transport and handle on ...
Mayo’s Methodist Chapels
15/06/2021
History Initially the Methodists Churches were founded by the Wesley brothers; John & Charles during the mid – 18th century. Along ...
Achill Geology & Glaciation
15/06/2021
Bog / Peatlands Achill is characterised by its large expanses of blanket bog / peatlands. Peatlands are recognised as one of ...
Next Steps Caring for Community Archives: Digital Preservation of Social Media
15/06/2021
Many community archives and heritage groups have embraced the benefits of social media. They often use Facebook to chat and ...
Three Special Women From Ballyhaught
14/06/2021
, and John. As children, they spent their summer holidays visiting their aunt Nell (Ellen Fitzgibbon) Fox, who had a ...
Emily Weddall
14/06/2021
Emily Weddell was one of the Founders of Scoil Acla. This lady was the first to lay a wreath at ...
Precious Stone
12/06/2021
Am a minuscule section of the protective framework provided within Sacred walls that supported this homestead together for eons Immobile yet absorbing ...
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 ...
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
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
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
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
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
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
01/06/2021
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
27/05/2021
Mayo’s Round Towers
26/05/2021
Ireland’s Round Towers ‘Cloigtheach’ were a distinctive feature of the Irish landscape. Several various eras are offered as to the ...
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
26/05/2021
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
26/05/2021
The Legend of Úna Bhán told by Anna Robertson
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Mike Tierney
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Morgan McMahon’s Boating History
16/10/2021
Thanks Fiona for adding this.
Marjie McKenna
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Hanly Occupants House No. 10
11/10/2021
I came across the grave of Sean og Hanley yesterday in St Mary's Kendal Green London. It stood out a...
Aoibheann Lambe
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Loughnashee Rock Art
10/10/2021
the coordinates given here appear to be ESE facing slopes and at a substantial distance from Lachan Si. I have...
Finbarr Connolly
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Kilfinane All-Ireland Hurling Champions 1897
06/10/2021
Glad you enjoyed it Tom. Those men have a very special place in Kilfinane history.
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