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Terence MacSwiney would have welcomed Ukrainian refugees, says Minister

McGrath says generation of revolutionary leaders wanted to create an inclusive Ireland

Tue May 03 2022 - 10:40

100 years ago today: Mary MacSwiney’s marathon speech against the Treaty

MacSwiney’s uncompromising republicanism was eventually rejected

Tue Dec 21 2021 - 12:07

Theatrical night out – with the Treaty debates providing the drama

An Irishman’s Diary

Wed Oct 27 2021 - 19:00

The Specials: Protest Songs 1924-2012 – still railing against injustice

Coventry’s ska heroes are back and taking a stand for Black Lives Matter

Fri Oct 01 2021 - 05:00

Sarah Everard: Couzens will die in jail after ‘grotesque’ murder

Whole life order issued given seriousness of case and misuse of police officer’s role

Thu Sept 30 2021 - 14:12

Staging the Treaty: This marathon production will recreate debates a century later

Some 100 years ago TDs made the most important choice in the history of Irish State

Sat Sept 11 2021 - 05:00

‘Toto are probably my favourite band of all time. Their lyrics are so bad they’re good’

Jess Murphy of Kai Restaurant shares her Spotify playlist of tracks she’s been listening to

Thu Aug 12 2021 - 06:00

Mná 100: Maureen O’Carroll among women celebrated on historical website

Mother of entertainer Brendan O’Carroll was elected as Labour TD in 1954

Sat May 15 2021 - 11:57

Netflix: 10 of the best new shows to watch in May

Ewan McGregor as Halston and the return of Special are among the month’s highlights

Fri Apr 30 2021 - 06:00

Dave Hannigan: When the IRA tried to burn down Old Trafford in 1921

Attempt ahead of FA Cup semi came during a frenetic time for the IRA in Manchester

Wed Feb 03 2021 - 17:00

‘Forgotten’ Lord Mayor highlighted burning of Cork in US, says academic

Donal Óg O Callaghan played vital role in garnering support for Irish independence

Sat Dec 12 2020 - 11:28

Living for Ireland – An Irishman’s Diary on Arthur Griffith and the Cork hunger strike of November 1920

Tue Nov 03 2020 - 20:15

Family proud of Irish volunteer ancestor who died on hunger strike in 1920

Death of Joe Murphy in Cork ‘overshadowed’ by passing of Terence MacSwiney on same day

Mon Oct 26 2020 - 10:33

Horse named after Terence MacSwiney wins big race in England

Jim Bolger owned MacSwiney victorious a day before centenary of former Lord Mayor of Cork’s death

Sat Oct 24 2020 - 16:43

How Terence MacSwiney’s death led to estrangement between his wife and daughter

Mother and daughter, Muriel and Máire MacSwiney, did not speak for 50 years

Sat Oct 24 2020 - 12:33

One hundred years ago: The first IRA prisoner dies on hunger strike

Michael Fitzgerald preceded the death of Cork mayor Terence MacSwiney by eight days

Sat Oct 17 2020 - 20:10

Family of martyred Cork lord mayor welcome conference to mark centenary

UCC and Cork City Council host online event discussing impact of Terence MacSwiney’s death on hunger strike in 1920

Thu Oct 08 2020 - 13:46

Cork hunger strike exhibition ‘to educate youth about Irish freedom’

Taoiseach Micheál Martin visits Cork museum providing fresh insights on conflict

Sat Sept 26 2020 - 16:16

‘My hope is to replace Tottenham’s notoriety with compassion and insight’

Broadwater by Jac Shreeves-Lee seeks to tell different stories about a once troubled part of London

Fri Sept 04 2020 - 05:15

Eyewitness news – An Irishman’s Diary on a French view of the War of Independence

Tue Sept 01 2020 - 19:35

From Narnia to Harry Potter: The grown-up messages in children’s books

Many children’s books are written with conscious messages in mind, even if child readers don’t realise it

Wed Aug 19 2020 - 05:00

Johnson warns against ‘taking too many liberties’ with Covid-19 guidance

Fears over crowded beaches on south coast, violence in London after police tried to break up street parties

Fri Jun 26 2020 - 20:30

Rainbow Milk: Bracing debut on racism, rent boys and religion

Book review: Paul Mendez’s semi-autobiographical novel is vibrant and original but sometimes a little uneven in its telling

Sat May 02 2020 - 06:00

Cork GAA honours martyred Lord Mayors with commemorative jerseys

Images of Tomas MacCurtain, Terence MacSwiney worn during hurling match against Limerick

Sun Feb 23 2020 - 21:52

Indian independence commemoration to remember former Cork mayor

Terence MacSwiney died on hunger strike for Irish freedom in 1920 in Brixton prison

Sun Jan 26 2020 - 22:22

PR and making every vote count – An Irishman’s Diary on an election in 1920 that set the template

Mon Jan 13 2020 - 18:30

Cork to be central to plans to mark the War of Independence in 2020

City’s Lord Mayor says events of 1920 will be marked with a year-long programme

Wed Jan 01 2020 - 13:39

London Calling 40 years on: How The Clash rewrote the rule book

The Clash filleted rock, politics and history with swagger and biting social commentary

Sat Dec 14 2019 - 06:30

Irish in Britain on election: ‘An amazing, bizarre and painful time to be here’

Irish readers living in the UK have their say on who should form the next government and why

Wed Dec 11 2019 - 06:03

Irish charities finding new solutions for old problems

The sector is highly innovative in meeting the needs of those who most need its help

Sat Nov 30 2019 - 00:00

There’s nothing new about fake news, War of Independence exhibition shows

British attempts at propaganda were undermined by real images

Sun Nov 17 2019 - 12:47

Lou Reed the rock poet: When should songs be considered poetry?

Dylan, Patti Smith, Gil Scott-Heron and Lou Reed wrote song-poems that transcended pop, and bands such as Fontaines DC are keeping rock and poetry in perfect rhyme

Sat Oct 19 2019 - 05:00

Why thousands of Poles speak English with a Roscommon accent

Ireland was a ‘Banana Republic’ when Michael Gannon left for a new life in Poland

Wed Oct 16 2019 - 06:01

The Mayo woman who became Italy’s favourite operatic diva

The opera singer refused the title of Papal Countess from Pope Pius XI anxious not to forget her humble roots as ‘Peggy of Mayo’

Wed Aug 28 2019 - 07:10