In the September/October 2017 edition of History Ireland I published a letter from Mr Mike McCormack of the Ancient Order of Hibernians in America headed ‘The Irish and slavery’. Mr […]

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BY TONY CANAVAN Confusing fact with fantasy? The Ulster Museum in Belfast would appear to have confused fact with fantasy—and we are not talking creationism here. The museum has put […]

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A look at Irish historical figures associated with Sir Frederic William Burton RHA (1816–1900), featured in the current exhibition at the National Gallery of Ireland (NGI). By Marie Bourke George […]

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By AODHÁN CREALY NOVEMBER 21/1916 The luxury liner Britannic, serving as a hospital ship, sank off the Greek island of Kea after striking a mine. Designed to outdo the rival […]

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This year marks the 350th anniversary of the birth of Jonathan Swift, and the festival being held by, in and around St Patrick’s Cathedral is one of various events that […]

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