Ballinamore heritage at risk as traffic damages historic bridge
Rowland O'Callaghan, chair of the Ballinamore Leo Casey Historical Society, warns that Archie Bridge—one of 86 historic storm bridges in Ireland built between 1
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Traditional boxty-making demonstration at Ballinamore community event
Radio presenter Norbert Fielbe documented a traditional boxty-making demonstration at the Ballinamore ICA field day, with volunteer David showing the preparatio
Traditional boxty-making demonstrated at Ballymoate community event
As part of the ICA field day, volunteers demonstrated the traditional Irish potato dish boxty, showing how to prepare the ingredients and cook them in cast iron
Centenary celebration for legendary Irish boatbuilder Jimmy Fury
Mount Plunkett in Roscommon will mark the 100th birthday of Jimmy Fury on March 29th, widely regarded as one of Ireland's greatest boatbuilders. His estate has
Historic printing press returns to Strokestown after 30 years
The Strokestown Development Heritage Group has successfully brought home a historic printing press that operated the Strokestown Democrat newspaper from 1907 to
Strokestown Development Heritage Group examining local well as heritage project
The Strokestown Development Heritage Group has received confirmation that a local well will be opened up and examined as part of their broader heritage preserva
Historic printing press returns home to Strokestown after 30 years
The Strokestown Development Heritage Group has successfully brought home a historic printing press that was used to publish the Strokestown Democrat newspaper f
Strokestown Democrat: pioneering nationalist newspaper 1907-1948
The Strokestown Democrat was founded in 1907 by brothers Paddy and Owen Moran and operated until 1948, publishing nationalist content during a sensitive period
Strokestown well to be opened and examined by authorities
The Strokestown Development Heritage Group has received confirmation that a local well will be opened up and examined. This is part of the group's broader effor
Saint Aiden: ancient bishop with Cavan connections
A detailed historical segment explores the life of Saint Aiden, the first bishop of the Diocese of Ferns, who had strong connections to the Diocese of Kilmore.
RTE mobile studio broadcast from Cavan in 1980 and 1987
During the 1980s, RTE operated a mobile studio that visited local towns for community radio broadcasts. Cavan hosted the mobile studio twice: in October 1980 (1
RTE mobile studio brought community radio to Cavan in 1980s
During the 1980s, RTE operated a mobile studio that visited local towns including Cavan, broadcasting live community programming. In Cavan, the mobile unit broa
Vintage David Brown tractor from 1953 on display
Jimmy McCoggan, a member of Monaghan Vintage Club, showcased his prized 1953 David Brown diesel tractor at the club's field day. The tractor, imported from Engl
David Brown gearbox company history explored
During the interview at Monaghan Vintage Club, the conversation touched on the history of David Brown the person and the company he founded. David Brown was the
80-year-old David Brown tractor still in working order
Jimmy McCoggan, a member of Monaghan Vintage and Tractor Club, owns a 1953-54 David Brown tractor that he acquired from England four years ago through online so
New book explores Muhammad Ali's historic 1972 Ireland visit
Author Dave Hannigan has published 'The Big Flight: When Ali Conquered Ireland', detailing Muhammad Ali's 1972 visits to Dublin and his famous fight at Croke Pa
Historic printing press returns home to Strokestown after 30 years
The Strokestown Development Heritage Group has successfully brought back a historic printing press that was used to publish the Strokestown Democrat newspaper f
Strokestown Democrat newspaper chronicled 1907-1948 with nationalist stance
The Strokestown Democrat newspaper was founded in 1907 by brothers Patti and Owen Moron and published until 1948, printing not only the newspaper but also leafl
Strokestown heritage group examining historic well as part of preservation efforts
The Strokestown Development Heritage Group has received confirmation from Roscommon County Council that a historic well in the community will be opened up and e