Place: Gettysburg

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

comment-analysis

The giant leap for mankind that was made 50 years ago

Despite talk of missions to Mars and a renewed interest in returning to the moon, nothing can match the awesome feat of that first lunar landing 50 years ago today, writes Dan Buckley.

Rising incidence of racism is not caused by just those on the right

Dear Sir... Readers' Views (18/10/16)

This iceman's voice was reconstructed and heard again 5,000 years after his death

comment-analysis

Video game wars are still hell for the victims

world

QUIRKY WORLD ... A daily look at some of the world’s stranger stories

BLOWING THE WHISTLE

Thu, 05 Dec, 2013

Thanksgiving: what's it all about?

It celebrates America’s heritage, but some traditions are less than appetising, says Dave Kenny

Thu, 28 Nov, 2013

Newspaper regrets calling Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address 'silly remarks'

It took 150 years, but a Pennsylvania newspaper said it should have recognised the greatness of president Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address at the time it was delivered.

Mon, 18 Nov, 2013

Lessons from history and today on why brief speeches are simply better

AN awards ceremony in Limerick. A newspaper apology in the US. The Gettysburg Address. This weekend crafted an odd connection between the three.

Mon, 18 Nov, 2013

Remembering the many Irish lost at Gettysburg

Hundreds of Irish died in the Civil War battle 150 years ago, but they and 35,000 other dead Irish have not been recognised here, writes Damian Shiels.

Wed, 03 Jul, 2013

Pope Francis - Accepting the greatest challenge

When Barack Obama was sworn in as 44th President of the United States on Jan 20, 2009, the event was expected to spark great, positive change.

Wed, 20 Mar, 2013

Food for thought over treaty

There’s a joke going the rounds at the moment that undecided Fiscal Stability Treaty referendum voters may enjoy.

Thu, 24 May, 2012

S’up Enda? Were you really going to steal the Show

DOES Enda really want to go down in history as the Taoiseach who stole Christmas?

Thu, 01 Dec, 2011

I want government by the people, not an economist who knows best

THIS George Lee phenomenon is dangerous. I don’t mean the man himself, of course.

Tue, 12 May, 2009

A little birdie told me: sport’s Twitter revolution

TWEET ON, brother.

Fri, 10 Apr, 2009

Another €15m for Battle of the Boyne centre

THE Government yesterday announced another €15 million in funding for a new visitor centre at the Battle of the Boyne site.

Fri, 09 Sep, 2005

Battle of Boyne visitor centre funding revealed

Funding of €15m for a new visitor centre at the Battle of the Boyne site was announced today.

Thu, 08 Sep, 2005

Battle site experts meet at Boyne

Experts on world battle sites gather at the Battle of the Boyne in Co Louth today for a special workshop.

Thu, 08 Sep, 2005

Motorway to run through famous battlefield site

APPROVAL has been granted for a controversial section of motorway to run through a historic battlefield site tagged Ireland’s Gettysburg.

Sat, 18 Jun, 2005

Appeal hearing crucial in US war on terror

A US appeals court is hearing arguments today on whether the US government should be barred from seeking the death penalty for accused September 11 plotter Zacarias Moussaoui because it refused a judge’s order to produce al-Qaida defence witnesses.

Wed, 03 Dec, 2003

Tragic recital a solemn start to the day

ONE by one, 2,801 victims’ names will be read aloud.

Wed, 11 Sep, 2002

Giuliani to play part in September 11 anniversary ceremony

Rudolph Giuliani is to take part in a solemn ceremony to mark the anniversary of the World Trade Centre attack.

Tue, 06 Aug, 2002

Six plans for ground zero memorial unveiled

Six similar plans for the redevelopment of Ground Zero were unveiled today, with none including structures as tall as the twin towers.

Tue, 16 Jul, 2002