Giles Blundell (d. 2000) of Slievenamon (Fethard)

Giles Blundell (d. 2000) of Slievenamon (Fethard)

Lt Cdr Giles R Blundell was a mechanical engineer who became a test pilot for the Royal Navy. He was originally from Kenya although his parents eventually retired in County Cork. My father met him when he was at Dartmouth. In the mid-1960s, Giles joined my late...
The Burning of Marlfield and Palmerstown, 1923

The Burning of Marlfield and Palmerstown, 1923

The burning of two Irish 'big house' jewels during the Irish Civil War, including the 7th Earl of Mayo's detailed account. Complete access to all articles on this website for €12 / year...
The Cistercian Order in Ireland

The Cistercian Order in Ireland

Between 1142 and 1270, the Cistercian Order built 38 abbeys in Ireland from which, at their peak, they owned almost half a million acres in Ireland, including 48,000 acres at their mother-house, Mellifont Abbey. Famed for their agricultural prowess, the Cistercians...