The west coast of Ireland, both by the sea and in the bogs, was a rich source for the collection of moss. One of the key figures who managed this effort was Augusta Caroline Dillon (née Crofton) (1839–1928). Her husband, Luke Gerald Dillon, 4th Baron Clonbrock, was the heir to the Clonbrock estate and a … Read more
The Standing Council of Irish Chiefs and Chieftains and Clans of Ireland (Fínte na hÉireann), in association with the History Department of Trinity College, Dublin, and History Ireland magazine, are offering a prize of €500 for the winning entrant in an essay competition on Gaelic Ireland. Entry is open to all persons over eighteen years … Read more
Adolf Mahr, a Nazi and Celtic archaeologist in the National Museum, was centrally involved in the selection of archaeological sites for excavation and was the main adviser to the Harvard Archaeological Mission. He came to Ireland from Austria in 1927 to take up a position as Keeper of Irish Antiquities at the National Museum of … Read more
This competition for primary and post-primary schools is sponsored by the Department of Education and Skills, UCC School of History and History Ireland. There are four categories: Ireland and the First World War; revolution in Ireland; local or regional issues; and national issues. There will be prizes for the best primary and post-primary project in … Read more
The Book of Ballymote became O’Gorman’s property when he purchased it for £20 from a millwright’s widow in Drogheda. O’Gorman deciphered the Ogham script and translated it. He asked Gabriel Beranger, a Dutch artist interested in illustrating Irish antiquities, to copy some of its illustrations. He left it with Cathal Ó Conchobhair of Belanagare (The … Read more