There was a time when the two most notorious red-light districts, not only in Ireland but in all of Europe, could be found on the streets of Dublin. Though the name of Monto has endured long in folk m
Charting the growth, development, and influence of Militant Catholicism on 20th-century Ireland Militant Catholicism refers to radical Catholic believers who believed that the only way for Ireland to
Following the murder of Thomas a Becket, King Henry II came to Ireland. He decreed that an abbey be founded in his memory, and the monks that founded it were to be free from city taxes and rates. This
Rathfarnham is one of the most fascinating and attractive parts of South County Dublin. Over the years it has witnessed some pivotal events in Irish history and has been home to some of the most impor
For as long as we have records, Temple Bar has been at the heart of Dublin’s cultural life. Its history is one of design, craft, publishing, the performing arts, coffee houses, political debate, and g
