GRAVEYARDS in Ireland’s county OFFALY
Clonmacnoise. Rory O’Connor (c. 1116–1198), a political and military leader as the last High King of Ireland; he abdicated and…
GRAVEYARDS in Ireland’s county ROSCOMMON
Portahard Churchyard, near Frenchpark, Douglas Hyde (1860–1949), First President of Ireland (1938–45), a leading figure in the Gaelic Revival, founder…
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GRAVEYARDS in Ireland’s county ARMAGH
Armagh cathedral (Church of Ireland cathedral): Brian Boroime (d1014), Brian Boru, who won the High…
GRAVEYARDS in Ireland’s county CARLOW
Killeshin churchyard: Samuel Haughton (1897): A scientist and geologist who died in Dublin and is…
GRAVEYARDS in Ireland’s county CAVAN
LLaragh, PJ Duke renowned Gaelic footballer for Cavan (All-Ireland winner in 1933, 1935, and 1947);…
GRAVEYARDS in Ireland’s county CLARE
FBurrane graveyard, near Killimer, Ellie Hanley (1808–1826), The young woman at the centre of the…
GRAVEYARDS in Ireland’s county CORK
St Finbarr’s cemetery, Cork city, Jack Lynch (John Mary Lynch, 1917–1999), Legendary sportsman (All-Ireland hurling/football…
GRAVEYARDS in Ireland’s county KILKENNY
Saint Canice’s Cathedral, Kilkenny City, Piers Butler, 8th Earl of Ormond (c, 1467–1539). A prominent…
SPORTS in Ireland’s county WATERFORD
County Waterford’s sporting heritage, deeply rooted in Gaelic games and enriched by soccer, rugby, and…
SPORTS in Ireland’s county DERRY
County Derry’s sporting heritage is a compelling story of resilience and achievement, with Gaelic games,…