Notes on the N81

Notes on the N81

Tracing the reconstructed route of Slíghe Chualann from Dublin/Tallaght via west Wicklow to Tullow and Old Leighlin, interweaving scholarship with detailed local geography: meltwater channels, rivers, valleys, and present‑day roads and townlands. Become a member of...
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...
Around Lisnavagh: Neolithic to the Bronze Age

Around Lisnavagh: Neolithic to the Bronze Age

As of April 2025, I have an inventory of (extant or vanished) 3 ring forts, 1 square fort, 1 standing stone, 1 dolmen, 1 monastery, 1 castle, 1 Bronze Age settlement, 2 graveyards and a cross-inscribed pillar stone, all located in a small stretch of land running from...
Burials in Rathvilly Church, County Carlow, 1884

Burials in Rathvilly Church, County Carlow, 1884

A list of Church of Ireland burials for Rathvilly Church from the year 1884, extracted from the Richard Corrigan Papers and transcribed by Maribeth Nolan in Nov – Dec 2012. Become a member of Turtle’s History Library to access all areas, €12/year...