A lost town in the Wicklow Mountains

A lost town in the Wicklow Mountains

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The Irish Crown Jewels Robbery: Ireland’s Crime of the Century?

In the summer of 1907, the Irish Crown Jewels were stolen from the heart of British power in Ireland, under the noses of the police, the military and the political establishment. Worth £50,000 at the time, their disappearance made headlines around the world. It was also deeply hu ...  Show more

From White Settlers to Fascists: The IRA’s Troubling Allies

Irish republicans had many natural allies during the War of Independence. Irish communities in the United States offered vital support, while revolutionaries in India and Egypt were also fighting for freedom from the British Empire. But the search for allies also led Irish republ ...  Show more

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