Person: Lord Kelvin

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Valentia Island potential UNESCO World Heritage site thanks to role in world’s first transatlantic cable

Two Irish scientists played a key role in the success of the world’s first transatlantic cable from Valentia Island to Newfoundland which heralded the information age.

Wed, 22 Apr, 2020

Lord it up at Kelvin, a Well Road classic

It needs modernisation, can be easily added to but as Tommy Barker suggests it’s got a Cork posh swagger about it, just ‘Ask Audrey’.

Sat, 03 Mar, 2018

The lifting of Hillsborough’s grotesque cloud

Was it really all over? Even when favourable verdicts were being widely predicted there was still tension, a sense of dread. Before the verdicts were read out one of the bereaved, now in a wheelchair, was said to be “beaming”. Thankfully the cruellest of denouements didn’t happen.

Wed, 27 Apr, 2016

Celebrating Ireland's contribution to science

The word science comes from the Latin ‘scientia’ meaning ‘knowledge’. Scientists strive to understand nature, from sub-atomic particles to the structure of the universe, from the origins of life to saving lives.

Thu, 09 Jan, 2014

Coogan makes a bid for Hollywood fame

Comedy star Steve Coogan is making a bid for international stardom with his new Hollywood film – because he’s bored with his success in Britain.

Sun, 18 May, 2003