Featured People
Discover some of the remarkable individuals from Irish history, highlighted for their contributions and stories. Browse through to learn more about their lives and impact. Use the buttons below to navigate through the time periods.
Medieval (400-1499)
Find out more about people in Medieval time period.
Early Modern (1500-1749)
Find out more about people in Early Modern time period.
Modern (1750-1921)
Find out more about people in Modern time period.
Knowledge Graph Curated Collections
Search and browse the people and places from the knowledge graph in our curated collections. Each collection combines digitised materials and enriched descriptions from multiple archival partners to open a new window into Ireland's past.
Birth and Death Place of People
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