From a young age, the author was told that one of her ancestors had drawn some of the first maps of Ireland. Then she found a photograph, and embarked on a journey to discover his story
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What links PT Barnum’s elephant with a book of Job beast? The Saturday quiz ⊖
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From the Arconia and a nine-dart finish to madder, weld and woad, test your knowledge with the Saturday quiz
1 What unique structure carries the Bridgewater canal over the Manchester ship canal?
2 Mela…
67 days ago
‘Linen is meaningful in Belfast’: how an old industry is weaving the city a new identity ⊕
Fabric that once defined Northern Ireland’s capital is at heart of its stylish revival, embraced by designers, royalty and heritage farmers alike
On a cobbled street in Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter, ne…
3 months ago
Revealed: 'Fragile' Fergie has been spotted spending time in a wellness retreat in Donegal amid scandal over her friendship with Jeffrey Epstein ○
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The former Duchess of York , 66, fled the UK as she and her ex-husband became increasingly embroiled in the growing scandal which culminated in his arrest last week.
6 months ago
My cultural awakening: Jonathan Groff inspired me to overcome my stammer ⊕⊕
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Watching the Broadway actor’s joyous energy, along with his calmness and openness, I was convinced that I could step out into the world and be myself
My first encounter with Broadway actor Jonathan Gr…
‘We’ve got to release the dead hand of the past’: how Ireland created the world’s best alternative music scene ⊕⊕
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Irish indie acts used to be ignored, even on Irish radio. But songs confronting the Troubles, poverty and oppression are now going global – and changing how Ireland sees itself
On a hot Saturday after…
‘A drug that’s very safe and healthy‘: what ultrarunners can teach us about life | Sean Ingle ⊕
Caitriona Jennings ran 100 miles in just over 12 hours and wants other women to follow her example – ‘it’s not actually that difficult’
Imagine being able to run a marathon in three hours and 17 minut…
UK Navy crew member missing off Donegal coast ⊖
The Irish Coast Guard received a distress call from a UK naval support vessel on Saturday morning.
7 months ago
Donegal to Dakar: the Irish play about British rule hitting home in post-colonial Senegal ⊕
An African staging of Brian Friel’s Translations resonates deeply as the country distances itself from France
On a humid evening in Dakar, an Irish jig echoes through the country’s air-conditioned nat…
‘People thought I was a communist doing this as a non-profit’: is Wikipedia’s Jimmy Wales the last decent tech baron? ⊕
In an online landscape characterised by doom and division, the people’s encyclopedia stands out – a huge collective endeavour giving everyone free access to the sum of human knowledge. But with Elon …