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Subjects of iconic century-old photograph had links to Easter Rising and nationalist organisations

The testimony of a man aged 91, who died earlier this year, has provided an intriguing insight into the strong republican affiliations of a group of set dancers photographed at a crossroads in Ireland more than 100 years ago.

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Reform of our prison system requires bold steps

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1916 centenary: Higgins leads the tributes to the fallen at Kilmainham Gaol

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Irish painter brings Easter 1916 scenes to life

Dublin is far too big for its boots and sucking the life out of rest of Ireland

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Office of Public Works seeks private facilities for heritage sites

Matters of life and death

During the first half of the last century, 163 people were officially executed throughout the island — 149 in the 26 counties, and 14 in the North.

Mon, 28 Jan, 2013

Celebs pitch for favourite painting

The celebrities championing the works of art in RTÉ’s Masterpiece campaign to discover Ireland’s favourite painting may be better known than the artists.

Tue, 08 May, 2012

Camán everybody: Bringing hurling to the Oval Office

WHEN Barack Obama stood on the front lawn of Áras an hUachtarán on Monday morning, holding a hurley in his golfer’s grip and swinging it from the elbows like he was warming up in a batting cage, we all knew how he had come to be there.

Fri, 27 May, 2011

Your Majesty, here’s a fairly rough guide to Ireland

FÁILTE go hÉireann, your Serene Highness, Queen Elizabeth II.

Wed, 30 Jun, 2010

Labour 'must be leading partner' in govt

It is the Labour Party’s duty to step forward and become the leading partners of Government, Eamon Gilmore said today.

Sun, 17 May, 2009

Labour hold commemoration for James Connolly

The Labour Party is holding a commemoration for James Connolly this afternoon.

Sun, 17 May, 2009

Government considered sinking Asgard

The Government considered sinking the historic Asgard yacht at sea after buying it as an icon of the State’s foundation, official files reveal.

Tue, 30 Dec, 2008

Fight against drugs key subject at Irish-British summit

The fight against drugs will be one of the key issues on the agenda as political leaders from the Irish and British governments as well as other devolved administrations meet in Dublin today.

Thu, 14 Feb, 2008

300km protest walk draws to a close

Supporters of the Rossport Five are to make the final leg of their 300km walk to Dublin today.

Sat, 12 Aug, 2006

End finally in sight for Asgard restoration saga

THE restoration of the Asgard will have turned into a decade-long saga by the time it is finally completed.

Mon, 17 Jul, 2006

Parade lesson for the Soldiers of Destiny

I MUST give credit where it is due to the Taoiseach and the organisers of the Easter Sunday parade in Dublin.

Sat, 22 Apr, 2006

1916 commemoration - Rising can inspire the new Ireland

THE commemoration yesterday of the 90th anniversary of the Easter Rising was, in the words of Taoiseach Bertie Ahern, “a day of remembrance, reconciliation and renewal”.

Mon, 17 Apr, 2006

Rising heroes - silence marks day of national reflection on sacrifices

More than 100,000 stand in tribute to the Easter Rising dead as a military parade moves down O’Connell Street, writes Political Correspondent Shaun Connolly.

Mon, 17 Apr, 2006

Easter Rising parade 'day of proud commemoration'

Final preparations are being made today to commemorate the 90th anniversary of Ireland’s Easter Rising of 1916.

Fri, 14 Apr, 2006

Relatives of Easter Rising’s heroes unveil memorial plaque

DESCENDANTS of 52 men and women who formed the City Hall garrison during the 1916 Easter Rising gathered yesterday to see a plaque in their memory unveiled.

Fri, 25 Mar, 2005

Easter Rising garrison plaque unveiled

Descendants of the men and women who formed the City Hall garrison during the 1916 Easter Rising gathered today to see a plaque in their memory unveiled.

Thu, 24 Mar, 2005

Kimutai foils great escape from jail

KENYAN Lexan Kimutai foiled the great escape from Kilmainham Jail yesterday to win the adidas Dublin Marathon in a record-breaking 2:13:08.

Tue, 26 Oct, 2004

Sculpture for everyone

SCULPTURE in Context is delighted to be returning to the National Botanic Gardens in Glasnevin, Dublin — one of the truly great gardens of Europe — after a very successful 2002.

Sat, 13 Sep, 2003