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Last executed ‘witch’ might have lived for years – research

The last woman believed to have been executed in England for witchcraft may have avoided the gallows, according to research. Professor Mark Stoyle, a historian at the University of Southampton, believes a spelling error by a court official suggests ...

29 Oct 2024 at 11:16

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Heritage week events a success in Clonmany

Clonmany Genealogy and Heritage Group hosted a very successful two-day heritage event in the Market House, Clonmany. Visitors enjoy exploring the folklore of local cures and remedies, and researching family tree and DNA testing. In an event titled ...

13 Sept 2024 at 15:33

Inishowen

Heritage week events a success in Clonmany

13 Sept 2024 at 15:33

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Historians to give illustrated talks at Donegal Railway Museum

Two railway historians will each give illustrated talks at The Donegal Railway Museum this August. Railway historians Charles Friel and Joe Begley will present as part of the Award Winning Museum's National Heritage Week programme. On ...

05 Jul 2024 at 19:33

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Local historian to give talk in Dundalk library

Louth Library Service will be hosting a talk entitled “Co. Louth Cumann na mBan and the Civil War” by historian Ailbhe Rogers, in conversation with Louth County Council Historian in Residence Dr Thomas Tormey. It will be held in ...

10 Dec 2022 at 13:33

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Transition Year students reveal the history on their doorstep

The 2024 Young Historian awards were presented recently to Transition Year students in four Leitrim schools. The judges remarked on the excellent standard this year, and Natalie Fryde noted that much credit should go to the ...

14 Jun 2024 at 12:33

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Transition Year students uncover the history on their doorstep

The 2023 Young Historian awards were presented recently to Transition Year students in three Leitrim schools: Ballinamore Community School (BCS), Carrigallen Vocational School (CVS) and Lough Allen College (LAC) in ...

10 Jun 2023 at 10:33

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Laois town to mark the death of well-known historian

On Sunday December 15, Durrow will host an event to mark the life and legacy of Cannon William Carrigan on the centenary of his death. Bishop Niall Coll will preside at a special liturgy in Durrow's Church of the ...

07 Dec 2024 at 14:33

Local News

Remembering Longford's Jude Flynn, author, playwright, and historian

There was great sadness in Longford and surrounding areas as news that local author, playwright and historian, Jude Flynn of Aughadegnan, Longford town and formerly of Gortletteragh passed away on Monday, ...

05 Mar 2025 at 10:33

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Local historian to give talk in Dundalk library tomorrow afternoon

19 Jan 2023 at 16:33

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