Éamonn Ceannt’s last letter: ‘My cold exterior was but a mask’

Some 20,000 digitised documents relating to the leaders of the 1916 Rising are to become available. One of which is Éamonn Ceannt's final letter written in Kilmainham Gaol the night before his execution.

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EU and US reach deal on tariffs

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen and US president Donald Trump at Turnberry in Scotland on Sunday. Video: Reuters. Illustration: Paul Scott


Michelle O'Neill looping clip

23/07/2025 - Michelle O’Neill in her home town of Clonoe, Co Tyrone near where she grew up. speaking to Freya McClements Photograph: Alan Betson


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