Inspired by the late Manchán Magan, LIAM ALEX HEFFRON journeys through the forgotten names of his native Mayo and rediscovers a sacred way of seeing the land.

The Changing Ireland Galleries was officially launched at the National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks recently, marking the biggest expansion of public galleries at the National Museum of Ireland in over two decades.

Rathgurreen Ringfort has been described as an impressive ‘high-status’ settlement that could date anywhere from the 5th to 12th century AD.

Eva Gore-Booth is not half as well-known as Constance Markievicz, but her achievements are just as impressive

A teacher has given his first reaction to this year's Leaving Cert history exams

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There was a harvest scheme introduced by the government in July 1944 and it was under the aegis of the Department of Industry and Commerce. In 1947, the scheme was transferred to the Department of Social Welfare.

The 41-year old Spider-Man star will feature in the latest series of Who Do You Think You Are? on the BBC.

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A building where the Irish tricolour was first hanged ‘needs to be preserved for the sake of our history’ a councillor is warning.

The sign was left at a fence that has been erected to close off the bridge ahead of its removal

Some 250 ‘hidden gems’ in Northern Ireland are set to open to the public as part of European Heritage Open Days.

The event in County Westmeath is a celebration of one of Ireland’s oldest traditions.

A gun collection valued at more than £1 million includes duelling pistols, carbines and revolvers.

The event will also feature historians Liz Gillis and Honor O Brolchain.

The Neolithic court tomb, first found in Co Armagh, was excavated to save it from quarrying work in 1966.