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# History

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Jennifer Kupcho creates history at Augusta after claiming National Women's Amateur
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This historical clock tower has started chiming for the first time in over 30 years
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Opinion: The Democratic Programme of the First Dáil was a radical socialist document
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A look back at the last referendum the UK had on EU membership
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'Sometimes being true to history you get as much flack': Historical drama Resistance's creator on annoying Twitter
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Opinion: As the spectre of fascism threatens Europe again - learning history is more important than ever
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Close to a million Ford cars recalled to replace airbag inflators that can explode and hurl shrapnel
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Maamtrasna murders: Wrongful detention and execution in a divided Ireland
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Ireland in a Snapshot: Inside our crumbling former asylums, the walls whisper 'forgive me'
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Who was your Irish MP in 1918? Here's a list of everyone elected in that historic election
14 Dec 2018
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Opinion: There are some striking similarities between Irish independence and Brexit
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10 Dec 2018
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What is the psychological impact of Christmas?
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Quiz: How much do you know from the Junior Cert history syllabus?
24 Nov 2018
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Stunning Stockdale score sees Schmidt's Ireland down the All Blacks again
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Schmidt's Ireland look to repeat 2016 feat by beating the All Blacks
17 Nov 2018
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Decision to make history optional for the Junior Cert to be reviewed
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The man who spoke Irish in the British parliament
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4 events for... explorers seeking the best of Open House Dublin 2018
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'The west of Ireland should be really proud of these men'
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Fierce forward effort as Connacht end 58-year wait for victory in Ulster
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'People are telling very vulnerable, raw stories': Documentary series looks at dark moments in Ireland's past
16 Sep 2018
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This inner city Dublin house was once home to 100 people from 17 families
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Bullets, ballots and a flu pandemic: Life in Ireland was very turbulent 100 years ago
12 Sep 2018
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Archaeological discoveries are being made by the dozen this summer - but what happens next?
4 Aug 2018
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Maps show distribution of wealth in 14th-century Ireland
26 Jul 2018
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Double Take: The shipwreck on Inis Oirr that stars in Father Ted
25 Jul 2018
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History to be made as Spanish Super Cup staged for Morocco between Barcelona and Sevilla
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Double Take: Have you walked down Murdering Lane in Dublin?
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