Society & Social Life
Articles and websites exploring the societies and social lives of Ireland's history, from interests to working environment and the arts.
Library Ireland is a free online resource of books and articles on Irish history, genealogy, and culture generally. It's aim is to entertain and inform, and to promote interest in all aspects of historical Ireland.
The Workhouse often evokes the grim Victorian world of Oliver Twist, but its story is a fascinating mix of social history, politics, economics and architecture. This site is dedicated to the workhouse — its buildings, inmates, staff and administrators, even its poets ...
Ashoka is leading a profound transformation in society. Rather than leaving societal needs for the government or business sectors alone to address, social entrepreneurs are creating innovative solutions, delivering extraordinary results, and improving the lives of millions of people through their own drive and initiative. Blending idealism with practicality and determination, social entrepreneurs are taking new ideas for change and spreading them on a global scale.
ICA members meet in local groups across the country, almost 700 Guilds each of which offers a varied programmes of activity including trips and visits, crafts and art, interesting speakers, competitions and a whole lot more.
THE GREAT RUSH OF BIRDS ON THE NIGHT OF MARCH 29TH-30TH, AS OBSERVED IN IRELAND. By R. M. Barrington, M.A. Published in the Irish Naturalist Vol. XX, June 1911 On the night of March 29th, a great rush of birds was observed in several towns of S. E. Ireland, and also at some light-stations long the coast from Balbriggan to the Old Head of Kinsale.