Alice Kyteler

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Anakronos: The Red Book of Ossory review – Medieval eclecticism

Henry Charles Lea’s History of the Inquisition, first published in 1887, says that, “In Ireland the fiery temper of the Franciscan, Richard Ledred, Bi(...)

Sheila Forsey is an honours graduate from Maynooth in creative writing. The Secret of Eveline House is published by Poolbeg Press
‘I am deeply interested in Ireland’s complex past’

Tell us about your new work and how it came about – the story behind the story. My new book is a work of historical fiction and is called The Secret o(...)

For a small nation, we've plenty to boast about
What’s your county’s claim to fame?

CONNACHT Galway Galway has always been a hub for visitors, notably including Christopher Columbus, who pitched up in 1477 and is thought to have atte(...)

A history of Ireland in 100 great quotes

Think we’ve missed any important quotes? Let us know by submitting your suggestions here and we will publish a selection of the best 1(...)

Maeve Callan: “Following Ireland’s first heresy trials in the 14th century, this alleged apostasy was transformed into heresy and used to call for a crusade to annihilate the Irish”
How England sought to turn colonising Ireland into a crusade
  • Books
  • July 21, 2015, 12:00

Amid celebrations of Ireland’s marriage equality referendum, a decisive victory for diversity and inclusion which was in no small part a credit to him(...)