# History

Last month

August 2023

Gold and glory in 1932: The year Ireland stepped out of the shadows and began to shine

Historian Kevin C. Kearns says 1932 was Ireland’s year of glory and gold with hits at the Olympics, social change and a gold rush.

12.5k

Aug 21st 2023, 7:00 PM

THE MORNING LEAD

'Grave concern' for Ireland's national heritage sites as vandalism is on the rise

A report by

Jamie McCarron

Significant monuments that have been targeted this year include the Glendalough Deerstone and Tara’s Stone of Destiny.

Many sites have been targeted, including perhaps the country's most famous stone: the Lia Fáil at the Hill of Tara.

Illegal metal detecting, damage to stone structures and instances of graffiti are all increasing.

23.3k

Aug 18th 2023, 12:01 AM

Voices

Donal Fallon: During his time in Ireland, Frederick Douglass was captivated by Daniel O'Connell

As a new statue of slavery abolitionist Frederick Douglass is unveiled in Belfast, the historian reflects on Douglass’ love for Ireland.

12.4k

Aug 1st 2023, 7:00 PM

This year

2023

# History

Ciara Mageean breaks Sonia O'Sullivan's Irish mile record at Monaco Diamond League

Mageean finished second Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon who smashed the world record.

25.0k

Jul 21st 2023, 8:23 PM

# History

Ciara Mageean breaks Sonia O'Sullivan's Irish mile record at Monaco Diamond League

Mageean finished second behind Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon who smashed the world record.

6.3k

Jul 21st 2023, 8:08 PM

# legacy

Human remains taken from Inishbofin by Trinity researchers returned to island

The skulls, thought to be around 400 years old, were taken from a monastery on the island in 1890.

16.6k

Jul 16th 2023, 4:12 PM

# France

Neanderthal wall art from 57,000 years ago uncovered in France

They are thought to be the oldest known engravings made by the extinct human relative.

26.0k

Jun 21st 2023, 9:24 PM

# History

Aidan O'Brien becomes most successful trainer in Ascot history

Paddington ran out a brilliant winner of the St James’s Palace Stakes.

3.3k

Jun 20th 2023, 4:55 PM

# Irish History

Kilmainham Gaol showcases queer history of Irish revolutionaries

Kilmainham Gaol’s event has been welcomed as giving a more complete sense of Irish history.

28.6k

Jun 17th 2023, 6:30 AM

# History

Landmark appointment as Arsenal women's assistant takes Brentford U18 reins

Lydia Bedford becomes the first female coach to take the reins at a men’s professional side in England.

4.4k

Jun 1st 2023, 7:53 PM

# History

Galway down Kilkenny to secure first Leinster minor hurling crown

In their first year competing in Leinster, the Galway young guns created history by delivering provincial silverware across the Shannon.

8.4k

May 12th 2023, 9:24 PM

# History

Lampard urges Chelsea to emulate 2012 shock run to Euro glory

After a 1-0 defeat to Wolves, next up is a trip to Real Madrid for a daunting Champions League quarter-final.

3.4k

Apr 11th 2023, 9:04 AM

# gfa 25

QUIZ: How well do you know the Good Friday Agreement?

Can you get 10/10?

32.6k

Apr 7th 2023, 10:00 PM

# gfa 25

Brian Rowan: The magic of the Good Friday Agreement in 1998 was how a firm 'no' became 'yes'

The former BBC correspondent says the peace process needs the British and Irish Governments again, it needs strong leadership.

8.4k

Apr 7th 2023, 7:00 AM

# Archaeology

Researchers find evidence of drug use during Bronze Age ceremonies

Chemicals found in three hair samples in Spain are the first direct evidence of ancient drug use in Europe.

14.9k

Apr 6th 2023, 4:33 PM

# interpro

Ulster must summon spirit of 2019 against Leinster but take every chance

There was agony for Dan McFarland’s side when the provinces clashed in a European quarter-final.

7.0k

Mar 28th 2023, 7:34 PM

# Acropolis

Vatican returns sculpture fragments taken from Parthenon to Greece

The fragments will be added to the collection at the Acropolis Museum, which opened in 2009 at the foot of the ancient site in Athens.

11.6k

Mar 24th 2023, 9:35 PM

# Sheet music

200 year-old Dublin music shop McCullough Pigott to close

The shop is expected to cease trading on 31 March.

19.6k

Feb 28th 2023, 1:17 PM

# Frank Feely

Frank Feely, the Dublin City Manager who 'ran' the capital for 17 years, has died

Feely is best remembered for his role in the 1988 Dublin Millennium celebration.

17.6k

Feb 20th 2023, 2:50 PM

# History

Last-gasp extra-time drama as TU Dublin crowned Ashbourne Cup champions

Roisin McCormick was the hero as they overcame UCC in today’s third-level camogie championship final.

9.5k

Feb 12th 2023, 6:25 PM

# Quiz

QUIZ: How much do you know about bank holidays?

Ladies and gentleman, the banker.

41.2k

Feb 5th 2023, 10:00 PM

# Big Money

Southampton make Argentine star second most expensive sale in Racing's history

Carlos Alcaraz has joined for €13.65 million.

13.1k

Jan 10th 2023, 7:52 PM

# conor O'Brien

It's 100 years since Limerick man Conor O'Brien's historic round-the-world voyage

O’Brien’s boat Saoirse, named for the new Free State, was the first yacht to circumnavigate the three Great Capes

14.6k

Jan 2nd 2023, 9:30 AM

Last year

2022

# ciphers of the past

The strange history of Ireland's British Empire-era postboxes

An Post archivist Stephen Ferguson tells The Journal about the quirks and surprises of these everyday objects.

28.7k

Dec 31st 2022, 7:45 AM

# History

'Just going around the country talking to auld lads' - How a unique GAA book was written

Siobhán Doyle tells The42 about her inspiration for ‘A History of the GAA in 100 Objects.’

12.6k

Dec 23rd 2022, 10:00 AM

# Quiz

Quiz: How well do you know the year 1922?

I don’t know about you, but I’m feeling 1922.

35.3k

Dec 10th 2022, 10:00 PM

Voices

Analysis: Let's hear it for Ireland's success on our 100th birthday - we’ve come a long way

On the centenary of the formation of the Irish State, author Mark Henry says Ireland is one of the very best countries in which to live today.

22.4k

Dec 6th 2022, 7:00 AM

Voices

Opinion: What photographing abandoned Ireland taught me about the country's past

An Post Irish Book Awards nominee Rebecca Brownlie writes about what she’s learned through taking photos of abandoned buildings.

19.5k

Nov 20th 2022, 1:00 PM

# Report

History in Hampden as Ireland clinch qualification for 2023 World Cup

Amber Barrett was the goal-scoring hero against Scotland, sending Ireland to their first-ever major tournament.

32.1k

Oct 11th 2022, 10:16 PM

# Preview

'It would be my greatest achievement as a coach, a manager and a player'

Jim Crawford’s Ireland side are 90 minutes away from an unprecedented Euros qualification.

16.7k

Sep 27th 2022, 12:00 PM

# Shiver me timbers

Anchor discovered off the coast of Suffolk may date from Roman times

The wrought iron artefact was discovered during a seabed survey off the coast of Suffolk.

20.0k

Sep 26th 2022, 8:09 AM

# Test Yourself

QUIZ: How well do you know these surprising overlaps in history?

Frank Sinatra could’ve seen the first four seasons of Friends you know.

51.1k

Sep 10th 2022, 10:00 PM

# Quiz

Quiz: How well do you know the end of the Cold War?

Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this quiz.

39.7k

Sep 3rd 2022, 10:00 PM

# History

History for Ciara Mageean as she breaks Sonia O'Sullivan's long-standing Irish record

Her victory in the 1500m in the Diamond League in Brussels came in a time of three minutes 56.63 seconds.

57.7k

Sep 2nd 2022, 9:44 PM

# The dream continues

Ireland secure historic World Cup play-off with victory over Finland

A record crowd of 6,952 watched on at Tallaght Stadium.

37.9k

Sep 1st 2022, 9:04 PM

# Michael Collins

The death of Michael Collins and the what-ifs of Irish history

The revolutionary-turned finance minister died aged just 32.

22.8k

Aug 22nd 2022, 7:00 AM

# History

The Dublin All-Ireland winner who sparked Chelsea-Spurs rivalry, then became Ajax boss

Jack Kirwan not only made his mark in GAA and English football at the turn of the 20th century, he also has a special place in the history books of the Dutch giants.

23.0k

Aug 14th 2022, 7:00 AM

# Troubles

Bloody Friday: Taoiseach pays tribute to victims on 50th anniversary of 'devastating' bombings

Nine people were killed and approximately 130 others were seriously injured on this day in 1972.

12.8k

Jul 21st 2022, 9:25 AM

# History

Croke Park silverware 'what it's all about' for Tailteann Cup finalists Cavan

Oisin Kiernan and the Breffni county face Westmeath in Saturday’s inaugural decider.

3.3k

Jul 7th 2022, 6:00 PM

# History

Ireland U21s secure Euro play-off but boss Crawford insists 'job is far from over'

Sweden’s draw with Italy means the Young Boys in Green can still qualify for the European U21 Championships automatically by winning in Ascoli on Tuesday.

24.8k

Jun 9th 2022, 7:56 PM