In 1828, eighteen-year old Charles Lefroy discovered this hoard of Anglo-Saxon coins.
Known as the 'Crondall Hoard' after the location of the find, it contained over 100 pieces. It remains the most important evidence for the start of English coinage.
The secret history of the Sacré-Coeur Basilica in Paris. Whether it be in terms of location or design, the landmark on the French capital's skyline has been controversial since its inception. By Oliver O’Hanlon @ucc.iewww.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...
Happy to speak with MJ Clery on Country Life on Midlands 103 about the Irish restaurant that served Irish dishes using Irish food in the center of Paris from 1979 to the mid 1980s - La Ferme Irlandaise Listen back here: www.midlands103.com/podcasts/cou...
The Irish restaurant in the heart of Paris with Limerick ham, Dublin Bay prawns & the full Irish on the menu. @ooh99.bsky.social@ucc.ie tells the story of La ferme irlandaise which aimed to showcase the best of Irish food & ingredients when it opened in 1979 www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...
This pair of child’s shoes are from Egypt and were made between 396–641 CE.
These incredibly well-preserved shoes are over a thousand years old and made of red leather with brown leather soles with a small decoration in the front.
Pair of child’s shoes, 395–641 CE. Leather, 13.5cm. AN1891.545
Pleased to be asked to speak at Glasnevin Cemetery yesterday after the French Embassy ceremony to remember the Irish who fought in France. The ambassador HE Céline Place laid a wreath at the grave of Liam Ó Briain (1888-1974), republican, Irish language enthusiast, Francophile 📸 Paul Reardon
I have been asked to say a few words about an Irish recipient of the Légion d'honneur in Glasnevin cemetery #Dublin tomorrow 14 July after the main French embassy ceremony to remember the Irish who fought in France. Liam Ó Briain was his name, more details tomorrow
