a couple on tiktok digging up something somewhere in Wexford, seems like a fairly extensive stone structure in a wooded area. I've emailed the National Monuments Service but got no reply

I understand that during the 1930s, there was tension and fighting between the proto-fascist blueshirts and the IRA/communist groups. The blueshirts were founded in response to the threat of communism and the IRA. However, all the sources I've seen speak of this are very vague and only speak of street fights. Was the violence only ever fistfights, or was anyone killed in political violence during this period? Edit: mistyped and said 1920s instead of 1930s

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Blacksmith based in West Cork. I've been asked to make a few rush lights. I understand the principle and have seen a few variants through the years. My question is, presuming there were regional variants on the design, does anyone know if there was a west cork version? Or can someone point me in the right direction of how I would go about finding out

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Tom

Hi,

My name is Nick and I host The Other Ireland podcast. It is a new podcast with the sole aim of preserving Ireland's rich oral storytelling tradition.

I am looking for stories about Irish folklore, local legends, myths, superstitions, or any story a person from Ireland thinks is worth preserving.

The story does not have to be supernatural. I am seeking story submissions from people who are willing to be recorded or they have the option of staying anonymous.

I have put together a submission form. I'm sharing this here in the hope of finding Irish stories worth preserving.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd8ML6C4s_9gkeCKR9N6uEYsbvgbhGJzHsJ3ouCjNb-ZRW5CQ/viewform?usp=publish-editor

Thanks for reading.

Regards,

Nick

Hello, I was passing by the Iveagh Asia restaurant and saw this old map of Dublin they have printed on the Molesworth street side. On it I saw this canal harbour that I'd never seen or heard of before. I was hoping someone would be able to tell me a bit about its history, what it's called, what became of it or link me to anything that can help.

I've read that around 600 veterans of the Easter Rising were present at the 50th Anniversary. Do we know if there were formal invitations sent out to the veterans? Do we have a list of veterans that attended and where they were from?

Hi, I made a post here earlier this year in regards to my 2nd great grandfather, James Brennan, I've found out a lot more since that post but despite that the Military Archives still don't seem to have a record of him, I was wondering if anyone would know why a high ranking officers records seem to be non-existent, I'm pretty sure that he used a nom de guerre during the WoI but his real name doesn't appear in any witness statements or pension claims, which I thought it would have. The 1st picture is of him at Stafford Jail on the E landing, the 2nd is of him at Collins funeral, surprisingly the detail of him being close to Collins seems to have been true. If anyone could help me to get his records it would be greatly appreciated, Thanks.

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"The declaration of the national emergency on 1 September 1976 coincided with the ending by Dáil and Seanad Éireann of the national emergency which had been declared in 1939. The ending of the national emergency now, in 1995, is not without significance and, hopefully, opens a new phase in our history when threats to our security, from whatever source, are a thing of the past."

IE: Dia duit, táim ag obair ar thionscadal a bhaineann le nótaí bainc comórtha — ceann faoi Chathlán Naomh Pádraig agus an ról a bhí acu i gcur i gcoinne idirghabháil na Meiriceánach i Meicsiceo, go sonrach — agus ba mhaith liom a fháil amach conas a mhúintear faoin ngrúpa seo nó conas a léirítear iad i do thírse. Anseo i Meicsiceo, foghlaimímid fúthu sa bhunscoil mar laochra náisiúnta, agus déanaimid iad a chomóradh ar an 12 Meán Fómhair agus ar Lá Fhéile Pádraig (bheadh ​​an-buíochas agam freisin as aon mholtaí nó tuairimí maidir leis an dearadh).

(Gabhaigí mo leithscéal as aon earráidí scríbhneoireachta; tá uirlis aistriúcháin á húsáid agam.)

EN: Hi, i have this project of commemorative bills and now i'm making one of the Saint Patricks batallion and their help on the mexican-american war (Help to the mexican side, as i know in the US they have a negative view on them for obvious reasons) and I am curious about how this group is taught about or portrayed in your country. Here in Mexico, we learn about them in elementary school as national heroes, and we commemorate them on September 12th and on St. Patrick's Day (i would also thank any suggestions or comments abbout the design).

Read the complete article https://historyireland.com/thomas-paine-ireland-and-the-irish-ghost/

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This is a call for participants for an oral-history study at a Dutch university which explores how people remember being a teenager with an Irish family background in London during the 1970s and early 1980s, including whether Irishness was important, ambivalent, rarely discussed, or largely absent from everyday life.

You may be eligible if you were born in Britain between the late 1950s and 1970; had one or both parents from the Republic of Ireland; and spent most of your adolescence living and attending school in Greater London.

You do not need to identify strongly as Irish or live in London today. Experiences of distance, uncertainty, or indifference are just as relevant as a strong Irish identity.

Interviews will last approximately 60–90 minutes and can take place via Zoom between now and mid-October 2026. An in-person interview in London may also be possible in mid-September.

Participation is voluntary, and expressing interest does not commit you to taking part. Personal information will be handled confidentially under the university’s research procedures.

If you would like further information, please send me a private message or email me at [c.s.ruppe@student.rug.nl](mailto:c.s.ruppe@student.rug.nl) . Thank you!

I’m Indian by heritage but was born and brought up in Dublin, so I’ve always had both cultures around me. For years, I mostly saw Ireland and India as completely different, the geography, traditions, languages, food, religions, everything.

But learning more about both histories has made me realise there are some fascinating similarities, particularly when it comes to colonialism, independence and cultural identity.

Both countries experienced British rule and developed strong movements around national identity. Both also had to protect their own cultural traditions and languages through enormous political and social changes.

That said, I think Ireland’s ability to preserve such a strong sense of identity despite being such a small country is genuinely remarkable. Irish music, literature, folklore, sport and the Irish language have all survived generations of outside influence, and the fact that Irish culture has had such a global influence despite Ireland’s size is something I’ve always found impressive.

India obviously has an extraordinary cultural and linguistic diversity of its own, but Ireland feels particularly unique in how strongly its history, literature and national identity remain connected to the modern country.

Growing up in Dublin while having Indian roots probably makes me appreciate that contrast more. I can see the similarities too.

One thing I’d love to learn more about is the historical relationship between Ireland and India. There were Irish people who took an interest in Indian independence and Indian intellectuals who interacted with Irish political ideas, which I find fascinating.

Are there any lesser known Ireland-India historical connections that people here would recommend reading about?

I am directing a play in germany that is set in rural Connacht in 1993. During my research I read up on the crimes that the catholic church and it's members committed and that became public in the years prior. Since then studies show that a lot of Irish people have turned away from the church and lost their trust in the institution and what it was offering society.

Considering that I am not preparing a scientific presentation I am very much interested in the feelings and the countries atmosphere at that time, if there even was such a thing. Especially what the circumstances did to people in the countryside, to their communities and general outlook on life...

I am not shure this is the right place to ask this, but wanted to try anyways.