Weapons of his own Forging: Edward Nangle, Controversial in Life and in Death
Patricia Byrne writes about an intriguing character and the impact of Protestant missionary work on Achill Island in the 19th Century. One …
Arthur MacMurrough Kavanagh -The Limbless Landlord
Brian Igoe looks at the career of an extraordinary 19th century landlord and his times. This is a summary of the little …
Charles Bianconi and The Transport Revolution, 1800 – 1875
How a self made Italian entrepreneur helped to revolutionise travel in 19th century Ireland. By Brian Igoe. By 1800 there were just two …
Madame, Mistress, and Martinet: The Life of Sarah Kelly
James F Ward has crafted an excellent documentary about the life of Sarah Kelly a Victorian adventuress and notorious landlady who met …