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'The voice of a saint trapped in a glass harp.’
From an early age, Dolores O’Riordan used her lyrics and songwriting to reflect and process her emotions; her words provided the framework for the band, but her voice that gave The Cranberries their unique sound. www.dib.ie/biography/or...
August 4, 2026 at 8:56 AM
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In the early 1970s epidemiologist Beulah Bewley conducted a study over 5 years examining the effects of juvenile smoking on primary age children. It was the first to establish robust data pointing to diminished respiratory health outcomes for children who smoked. www.dib.ie/biography/be...
April 9, 2026 at 8:31 AM
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The first female professor of politics in Ireland and the UK, Elizabeth Meehan forged an impressive career addressing gender, feminism, women’s rights, identity, citizenship and pluralism. In 2018 the PSAI renamed their annual award as The Elizabeth Meehan prize. www.dib.ie/biography/me...
June 11, 2026 at 9:48 AM
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Artist Barbara Warren's paintings contain a meditative quality, occasionally incorporating dreamlike elements. Her elongated human figures – passive, reflective and largely faceless – communicated her recurring theme of loneliness and alienation. www.dib.ie/biography/wa...
April 7, 2026 at 11:36 AM
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One of the most decorated officers in NYPD history with sixty-five medals and citations, including the NYPD medal of valour, Dubliner John Timoney displayed a compassionate morality in his concern for the victims of crime, especially sexual and violent crime. www.dib.ie/biography/ti...
April 8, 2026 at 9:41 AM
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On 4 October 1936 5,000 British Union of Fascist marchers found themselves heavily outnumbered by counter-demonstrators. The Levitas brothers, Max & Maurice, both participated in organising the resistance that led to the ‘Battle of Cable Street’. www.dib.ie/biography/le...
April 10, 2026 at 8:57 AM
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General surgeon, academic and physiologist Gerald Francis Yeo (1845–1909) was best known as a central figure in the late-nineteenth-century debate on cerebral localisation, which ultimately established the cortical basis of sensory & motor function of the brain. www.dib.ie/biography/ye...
May 6, 2026 at 10:28 AM
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Jer O'Leary's knowledge of Irish socialist history and his commitment to social justice & unions, together with his talent for bold graphics revived the tradition of trade union banners. His portrayal of Jim Larkin became one of the defining images of his career. www.dib.ie/biography/ol...
September 11, 2026 at 9:48 AM
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One of Ireland's earliest & most influential speech therapists, Miriam Gallagher was also a writer of range & vision, who combined an acute awareness of human frailty with history and myth to form ‘an intriguing assortment of stories and mysterious characters.' www.dib.ie/biography/ga...
July 6, 2026 at 9:36 AM
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By keeping a backchannel open for more than two decades from the early 1970s, Brendan Duddy facilitated the main combatants in the Troubles in understanding each other’s position & allowed them to avoid the risky prospect of re-establishing contact from scratch. www.dib.ie/biography/du...
June 10, 2026 at 11:11 AM
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Shaped by his working-class Dublin background, Sean Garland was a significant figure in mid-twentieth-century Irish republicanism. Regarded by his enemies as a dangerous adversary, he inspired intense loyalty among those closest to him. www.dib.ie/biography/ga...
September 9, 2026 at 8:39 AM
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Art and design historian Nicola (Nikki) Gordon Bowe was a meticulous scholar who revelled in research and delighted in sharing details she unearthed. Her monograph 'The Life and Work of Harry Clarke' ensured the stained-glass artist became a household name. www.dib.ie/biography/go...
September 10, 2026 at 8:05 AM
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Alternately portrayed as a heartless criminal or as a pretty innocent duped by the manipulative James McDermott, Grace Mark's life has been adapted twice by Margaret Atwood: in a 1974 play titled 'The servant girl', and in the novel 'Alias Grace' (1996). www.dib.ie/biography/ma...
September 7, 2026 at 12:47 PM
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'Now I can get lost in...the characters I’m creating.’ When author & cancer awareness advocate Emma Hannigan tested positive for the BrCa1 gene her writing provided an escape from her illness, but also offered practical help to others suffering from the disease. www.dib.ie/biography/ha...
June 9, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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Architect Frederick MacManus helped design Silver End, a model village for workers at the Crittall Windows Ltd factory in Essex, among the earliest modernist-style buildings in Britain & regarded as some of ‘the most remarkable housing’ built there in the 1920s. www.dib.ie/biography/ma...
July 7, 2026 at 10:54 AM
‘Suddenly you are plunged into fear and strangeness, yet Sweeney seems not to have changed his pace or raised his voice. The result is poetry of originality, where language ticks over beautifully but unselfconsciously.’ Poet Matthew Sweeney is one of our #NewLives. www.dib.ie/biography/sw...
May 7, 2026 at 7:25 AM
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‘A voice not only for peace but for reconciliation, for recognising all traditions & beliefs on the island of Ireland.’
The New Ireland Movement founded by surgeon & peace activist John Robb, focused on non-violent consensus across religious & political divides. www.dib.ie/biography/ro...
August 5, 2026 at 10:05 AM
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'The only bishop to unequivocally admit in evidence to the commission that he may not have handled matters satisfactorily', Bishop Laurence Forristal was virtually unique in his willingness to acknowledge his repeated failures to deal adequately with CCSA. www.dib.ie/biography/fo...
August 6, 2026 at 8:34 AM
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我應該在藍色蝴蝶上分享藍色蝴蝶
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October 17, 2024 at 11:54 PM
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On 2 September 1911 barrister & judge Redmond John Barry was appointed Lord Chancellor of Ireland, reportedly the youngest ever. His youth & religion seemed to signal a shift away from the typical demographic, but severe mental health issues cut his career short. www.dib.ie/biography/ba...
July 8, 2026 at 9:08 AM
🎉 Congrats to our newest First Step graduates!
Through Goodwill’s job readiness program, participants gain the tools and confidence to start new careers and build brighter futures. 🌟
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October 10, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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In the early 1970s epidemiologist Beulah Bewley conducted a study over 5 years examining the effects of juvenile smoking on primary age children. It was the first to establish robust data pointing to diminished respiratory health outcomes for children who smoked. www.dib.ie/biography/be...
April 9, 2026 at 7:25 PM
🎓 Congrats to our newest First Step graduates!

Through Goodwill’s job readiness program, they’ve built skills, confidence, and a path toward employment and a new life.

Proud of all they’ve accomplished 👏

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March 30, 2026 at 2:55 PM
Looking for a career helping others?
Goodwill’s HELP program starts April 6. 2 months of training + employer connections = real job opportunities.
Create your new life. #NewLives
March 19, 2026 at 2:29 PM
Ep. 1 What is Soul Thai Fellowship?
Welcome to Soul Thai, Moving and Living in Thailand, your essential guide for a peaceful, sustainable life abroad. In this episode, we dive into the heart of relocating to Thailand, offering practical tips, cultural insights, and inspiring stories to help you heal and thrive. Discover the Soul Thai Fellowship, a unique donor-funded relocation movement designed to support 10 Americans. This fellowship specifically helps Black, brown, neurodivergent, and marginalized individuals start new lives in Thailand. Fellows benefit from covered flights, housing stipends, and weekly dinners, with no tuition or fees ever required. It's more than just a program; it's a movement focused on healing, cultural respect, and conscious living abroad. Fellows live independently in Mai, contribute weekly content, and gather for dinners hosted by founders Kim-Brio Cox and Moses "SloowMoee" Cox. Learn how you can support this mission to empower individuals seeking a new beginning. Want to support or learn more about moving to Thailand and the Soul Thai Fellowship? Visit www.soulthaifellowship.com, text SOULTHAI to 53555, or download BIGO Live using the special link in our bio. Remember, peace isn't just a dream, it's a decision when living in Thailand.
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September 8, 2025 at 3:57 AM