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Saturday 26 September 2020
History is now a core subject on the Junior Cycle.
Wayne Hennessey escaped punishment for an alleged Nazi salute after claiming ignorance and now wants to be educated on the subject.
As the church tour guide explains, not much is known about the life of the figure known as ‘The Crusader’.
The Panthers did right by Reid, but why did it take so long asks Steve O’Rourke.
The White House Press Secretary is under fire once again for his comments.
Jelle Klassen proved too strong for ‘The History Maker’.
Author Colm Wallace tells the story of soldier-turned-criminal William Downes.
Strict new Covid-19 measures have been announced for the two counties – here’s what you need to know.
The Hollywood legend has, in fact, a direct line to county Kilkenny.
Ben Blake has learned all about the man Austria’s Ernst-Happel Stadium is named after on the latest away trip.
The billiards room of Lizzy Hayes’ Commercial Hotel, Thurles was the starting point of the GAA as we know it.
John King, who is of Irish descent, said he wasn’t making fun of the speaker.
Patrick Aylward, 63, was accused of burning a young child to death.
The Kingfisher sadly burnt down last week, and the site has an interesting history
Both this weekend’s Six Nations clash and Ireland’s Euro 2016 curtain-raiser are being staged at the Paris ground.
Ireland and Poland face off for only the third time competitively but a draw mentality might backfire.
Jogi Loew isn’t buying talk that the infamous 1982 carve up with Austria is a factor in 2014.
A welcome comfort for WWII soldiers…if they didn’t explode.
The beer was offered to students during a history lesson.
It shows an Irish Peg tackle a macaroni…but the parsnip loses. Confused? Read on…
Guilt, fear and the lure of hero worship were all used by the Dublin recruitment office in 1915. Check out the posters.
“I think it’s kind of silly that it would take the University a couple of years to get around to it. I can do it better than they can, and I can do it in a week.”
See this 1919 American newspaper article for ‘proof’.
The advertisement was found in the archives of the Washington Herald from 24 March 1921.
Louisa Nolan’s acts even made headlines in the US.
Today will be the 27th time the Council of State has been convened to discuss legislation – but it’s not the first time abortion laws have been discussed.
The South American pair face off in the Confederations Cup semi-final tonight with Big Phil’s men out to avenge one of the nation’s most heartbreaking losses.
Can you spot what has changed and what has stayed the same?
Easter around the world, from 1929 to 1979.
From the birth of hip hop to Madonna’s influence on fashion.
The talk show host presented the British prime minister with a citizenship challenge.
The English capital is gearing up for its time in the spotlight. They’ve been here before, but never like this.
Today marks the 100th anniversary of the introduction of the Third Home Rule Bill to Westminster. But what was it?
An independent company has garnered wide-ranging support for its efforts to build a museum next to the home of Kerry GAA.
Following the announcement that Trap’s team are set to make Gdynia their Euro 2012 home, we’ve compiled a list of some of the most intriguing facts relating to the city.
The Championship at St Georges has had some thrilling finales, surprise victors and a host of memorable moments. We look back at its recent history there.
AFTER A COLD week, another frosty few days are ahead of us.
Temperatures are set to drop to as low as -2 degrees tonight, according to Met Éireann.
Conditions will be dry and clear, but there will be widespread frost.
So, as the autumn weather is most certainly upon us, we want to know: Have you turned the heating on this week?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
Partly sunny
Max: 13 °C
Min: 1 °C
Clouds and sun
Max: 13 °C
Min: 7 °C
Mostly cloudy with spotty showers
Max: 17 °C
Min: 6 °C
