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Historian Siobhán Doyle brings Ireland's sporting past back to life

While cultural historian Siobhán Doyle never did history for the Leaving Cert, the past was very present at home on the farm in Co Wexford.

CL-IFJHOME 14 October 2026

Historian Siobhán Doyle brings Ireland's sporting past back to life

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Blood and guts are what it takes

Blood and guts are what it takes

CL-IFJHOME 9 September 2026

Heritage Week 2026: ‘this will see the house on for another 70 or 80 years’

Heritage Week 2026: ‘this will see the house on for another 70 or 80 years’

FEATURES 12 August 2026

Editorial: 'what the 1926 census reveals when you read between lines'

Editorial: 'what the 1926 census reveals when you read between lines'

Editorial: 'what the 1926 census reveals when you read between lines'

EDITORIAL 22 April 2026

Hurling record-keeping is a labour of love for Carlow man

Hurling record-keeping is a labour of love for Carlow man

Hurling record-keeping is a labour of love for Carlow man

SPORT 1 April 2026

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Grand historic Georgian estate seeks new owner

Grand historic Georgian estate seeks new owner

With connections to Lawrence of Arabia, South Hill House in Co Westmeath is a rare chance to acquire your own piece of its colourful history when it comes up for auction later this month.

FOR SALE 1 January 1970

Life on the land: a pictorial record of our farming past

Life on the land: a pictorial record of our farming past

With over 200 colourised photos, The Irish Farm in Colour brings the story of Irish agriculture to life.

FEATURES 1 January 1970

'As a new president takes office, we’re reminded of the privilege of democracy'

'As a new president takes office, we’re reminded of the privilege of democracy'

With war on European soil for the first time in my lifetime, the veil between war and peace feels frighteningly thin.

L2 1 January 1970

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Know your slurry, unlock the potential within

With fertiliser costs remaining one of the biggest expenses on Irish farms, there has never been a better time to take a closer look at the hidden value of slurry as a fertiliser.

Know your slurry, unlock the potential within