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'It's planting a flag of America in Ireland. We need to be careful' - Michael Darragh MacAuley

The eight-time All-Ireland winner has expressed concerns about Croke Park hosting an NFL game given its links with the US ...
Archaeology

Downed Trees Reveal Ancient Irish Monument

RTÉ News reports that flattened trees in one area in Cloughmore Townland unexpectedly revealed an ancient monument that had long been shrouded behind the vegetation. The site consists of two upright ...

The nuance of flags – why one symbol can have many meanings

Flags are complex signs open to multiple interpretations which are affected by how, why and where they are displayed.

Island life: Inspiring arts from medieval frescoes to modern day films

Ireland’s islands regularly inspire artists and filmmakers, and given their wild, rugged beauty, it’s easy to see why, writes ...
The Purdue Exponent

Forgotten medieval kingdom and castle rediscovered on island

The Lords of the Isles were powerful chiefs with royal pretensions, treating English and Scottish kings as if they were on a ...
Irish Examiner

Irish island staycations: Frescoes, films and tongs

Ireland’s islands regularly inspire artists and filmmakers, and given their wild, rugged beauty, it’s easy to see why, writes ...