Nicola Pierce book launch in Waterstones
Paul Murphy Ten Irish women overshadowed by their husbands finally take their place in the sun . A perusal of Irish local newspapers up to the 1970s and early 1980s would reveal a little known fact – Irish women didn’t have first names! If they did the readers of the...
Rare Meath history books sold at auction
Report Paul Murphy The precious very early editions of Riocht na Midhe, the journal of the Meath Archaeological and Historical Society went under the hammer at a County Offaly auction recently. The auction took place at Purcell Auctioneers in Birr and nine issues of...
Laytown Racecourse: Preview and Tips for Thursday’s Six-Race Card
The famous Laytown Races are back on Thursday afternoon, with six races held in the iconic beach setting. We have four handicaps, a maiden and a claiming race to look forward to. Read on for a full preview of the Laytown card, courtesy of Boyle Sports, who provide all...
