History
Contributor on 07 Apr 2021
Tales from the Parish: the Great Western
Every parish has a story. This week, we hear from historian Andrew Doherty who regales us with the story of a local ship with great agricultural importance
Contributor on 24 Feb 2021
Historical tales from the parish: a wrongful execution
Every parish has a story - 80 years ago, Harry Gleeson of New-Inn, Co Tipperary was tried and hanged for the murder of Mary ‘Moll’ McCarthy. Local historian Conor Hammersley shares their tragic tale
Damien O'Reilly on 20 Jan 2021
Damien’s Diary: Ireland’s greatest shame and atrocity
Damien takes a look at some of the horrific times in Ireland’s history, and acknowledges the tireless work of Catherine Corless.
Katherine O'Leary on 20 Jan 2021
Katherine's Country: shame on us then and shame on us now
Having lived through 39 years of the 76 years that the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes covers, Katherine describes a time when girls were terrified of being shunned by society.
Katie Barragry on 20 Jan 2021
Recalling times gone by
Katie Barragry speaks with Claudia Kinmonth who describes Ireland as a rewarding place for historians to work
Janine Kennedy on 13 Jan 2021
Tale of a parish: Moyne/Templetuohy
Every parish has a story. In this new series, historical societies throughout the country explain what makes theirs special. This week, we hear from Michael McDonnell of Moyne/Templetuohy
Contributor on 30 Dec 2020
Greyfriars Bobby: the most faithful dog
In his heroic animal series, Con McGrath profiles a wee Skye terrier, who kept constant guard over his master’s grave for 14 years, until his own passing
Amii McKeever on 16 Dec 2020
Lots more to the Linguan Valley than just Knockroe passage tomb
Situated on the southwest Kilkenny and southeast Tipperary border. The Lingaun River separates parishes, counties, provinces and dioceses while uniting the local communities. Amii McKeever writes
Amii McKeever on 21 Nov 2020
The Hogans: brothers in farming, freedom, religion and GAA history
On Sunday 21 November 1920, Michael Hogan was shot and killed on the field of play in Croke Park. Amii McKeever met with the people who will ensure he is never forgotten.
Amii McKeever on 18 Nov 2020
Sport today and sport in history both to be celebrated here
With the 100 year anniversary of the Croke Park Massacre on Bloody Sunday 1920 this weekend, Amii McKeever reflects on just how local our shared history and heritage is.
Amii McKeever on 18 Nov 2020
The Hogans: Brothers in farming, freedom, religion and GAA history
On Sunday 21 November 1920, Michael Hogan was shot and killed on the field of play in Croke Park. Amii McKeever met with the people who will ensure he is never forgotten.
Mairead Lavery on 01 Nov 2020
Bringing history to life on a farm in Mayo
Catherine O’Grady Power’s tourism business incorporates her sheep farm with local history through famine times and emigration. She has reversed the trend and returned to her roots.
Mairead Lavery on 28 Oct 2020
Bringing history to life on a farm in Mayo
Catherine O’Grady Power’s tourism business incorporates her sheep farm with local history through famine times and emigration. She has reversed the trend and returned to her roots.
Janine Kennedy on 28 Oct 2020
A look into Ireland’s early modern eating habits
Research programme Foodcult is using a multidisciplinary approach to uncover the secrets of how – and what – the Irish ate in the 16th and 17th centuries, writes Janine Kennedy.
Contributor on 21 Oct 2020
‘My grandmother always said she’d make a handsome corpse’
In an extract from her new book, The Darkness Echoing, Gillian O’Brien reflects on the Irish obsession with death and ‘dark history’
Contributor on 14 Oct 2020
‘Some of the best farmers I know are great runners’
In an extract from The Running Book, writer John Connell reflects on how his childhood on the family farm in Co Longford laid the foundation for his love of the sport
Amii McKeever on 19 Aug 2020
Reader Writes: the mulcher perspective
John Hogan from Kilkenny writes about how hiring a mulcher made him ponder the long held view that the iceberg was just part of the Titanic’s problem. An interesting segue.
Amii McKeever on 12 Aug 2020
Staycationing in the midst of the hidden heartlands
Irish Country Living found that there is an abundance of things to do when staycationing in the heart of Irleand. With COVID-19, it just needs a little planning and booking ahead.
Amii McKeever on 03 Aug 2020
My Country Living: a couple that is ‘one in a melon’
Margaret and PJ English, farmers, veg shop owners and general Clogheen activists. With great banter between them, they tell Amii McKeever about keeping the town going. A couple every local town needs.
Amii McKeever on 29 Jul 2020
My Country Living: a couple that is ‘one in a melon’
Margaret and PJ English, farmers, veg shop owners and general Clogheen activists. With great banter between them, they tell Amii McKeever about keeping the town going. A couple every local town needs