Across the Waves: The Seafaring Irish is a new exhibition at EPIC that explores the history of the Irish at sea and their stories of adventure, opportunity and tragedy. This article collates further information for those who have visited the exhibition and would like to read more.
To celebrate International Women’s Day, we have gathered the stories of six pioneering Irish diaspora women and the paths they blazed in science, design, politics, sport and beyond.
Did you know 22 US Presidents boast Irish heritage? From Andrew Jackson to Barack Obama, the Irish diaspora punch well above their weight in terms of political clout across the Atlantic!
November has come around fast. Follow what DFAT Historian-in-Residence Dr Angela Byrne got up to in her monthly diary of Historian-in-Residence at EPIC.
October has been another busy month! Follow what DFAT Historian-in-Residence Dr Angela Byrne got up to in her monthly diary of Historian-in-Residence at EPIC.
This Sunday, the 11th of November, 2018, marks the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day, which brought an end to the first World War. To mark the occasion we remember those Irish who fought as part of the ANZAC forces.
The role of Historian-in-Residence at EPIC is varied and involves many exciting projects. Follow what DFAT Historian-in-Residence Dr Angela Byrne got up to in September with her monthly diary of Historian-in-Residence at EPIC.
