Mick O’Dwyer (1936-2025) – GAA Legend

Mick O’Dwyer (1936-2025) – GAA Legend

The renowned Gaelic football legend reflects on his life and career. From his childhood in Waterville to managing teams in Kerry, Kildare, Laois, and Wicklow, he shares his thoughts on family, life, and his passion for the sport. Become a member of Turtle’s History...
McClintock of Derry-Londonderry

McClintock of Derry-Londonderry

Random notes on a Derry Haberdasher who became a 1798 Patriot before his flight to Chillicothe, Ohio, and of a Captain James McClintock who was adjutant of the Derry Militia. Become a member of Turtle’s History Library to access all areas, €12/year...
Beresford of Curraghmore – Marquess of Waterford

Beresford of Curraghmore – Marquess of Waterford

The story of a family from Staffordshire in England who prospered in Ireland in the wake of King William’s victory at the Boyne, marrying the heiress of wealthy Power family and acquiring the titles of the Earl of Tyrone and Marquess of Waterford. Also told here...
The Gardiners and Mountjoy Square, Dublin

The Gardiners and Mountjoy Square, Dublin

Once an elevated stretch of marshy bogland, Dublin’s Mountjoy Square were founded by the enigmatic Gardiner family, who also counted Henrietta Street and Gardiner Street amongst their creations. Spanning the era of Georgian Ireland, this is the story of the...
Michael Dwyer (1772-1825) – The Outlaw of the Wicklow Mountains

Michael Dwyer (1772-1825) – The Outlaw of the Wicklow Mountains

See here for more stories from County Wicklow.   Much of the post-1798 folklore in the Wicklow Mountains concerns the rebel leader Michael Dwyer who held out until 1803. Born in Camara, Co. Wicklow, in 1772, he was raised near Eadestown in the Glen of Imail and served...