Sinead Murphy

Sinead is the head of our Historical and Cultural research team. Sinead studied Archaeology with modular Anthropology, and has Post Graduate qualifications in Heritage Management, including History, Museum Management and Religious Studies.

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Waterford Crystal – The History Behind the Glass

The City of Waterford is deeply associated with many wonderful things. We are Ireland’s Oldest City founded by the Vikings in 914AD. We are associated with some of Ireland’s most historic events, The Norman Invasion, The Marriage of Strongbow and Aoife, The unconquered city during the Cromwellian Invasion of Ireland. Our deep-rooted association with maritime […]

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The 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry Regiment New York

The 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry Regiment New York – Guardians of Irish Heritage in The United States. The name The 69th Infantry Regiment, or the “Fighting 69th”  embodies the melding of Irish-American Culture, the precious preservation of heritage, the limitless abilities of immigrants and the preservation of a long and distinguished connection between Ireland and

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