Systematic cruelty of mother and baby homes dates back to 18th century

Foundling Hospital children ate stirabout infested with clock beetles and earwigs

18th century chalice found two decades after theft valued at €10,000

Chalice given to Ardee church in 1764 by wife of last speaker of Irish House of Commons

Monument men – An Irishman’s Diary on the Earl of Carlisle, Goldsmith and Burke

OPW mulled range of alternative temporary venues for Seanad

Convention centre, TCD and RDS among options considered for renovation period

The top five spots in Dublin to go for a walk with the kids

A family day out in the great outdoors is easier than ever thanks to well-maintained public walkways and helpful technology

Bruton wrong to claim Ireland could win independence by peaceful means alone

History shows hopes of Home Rule settlement were baseless