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These World War I shells were found in two teens' luggage at Chicago Airport

The teens were questioned, but not arrested.

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Column: Remember those who fought in WWI – they were as diverse, and Irish,...

The 140,000 Irishmen who enlisted during WWI marched under a British flag, but their reasons for enlisting to fight against Germany were varied and many.

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Remembering the 1,000 Limerick soldiers who died during World War I

Historians have created an interactive map so we can trace where each of the Limerick natives are commemorated across the world.

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Lunchtime Fix: 5 things you need to know

Catch up as you refuel.

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100 years since the double assassination which sparked WWI

Controversy and debate continue over the character of Gavrilo Princip, the man who shot the Austro-Hungarian heir.

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Shhh! Let's go to the cinema just like it's 1914

Charlie Chaplin, looping-the-loop, and suffragettes in action get a rare outing on Dublin screen.

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Today marks 100 years since the beginning of the First World War

Within a week all the European superpowers were locked in conflict.

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Column: 'Hell is Coming' - fragments of horror from World War One

One hundred years ago today, a conflict broke out that would change the world forever.

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Ever hear of the Irish Jesuit priest who volunteered for WW1 and took these...

Fr Frank Browne’s work as a photographer is being remembered.

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The 9 at 9: Thursday

It’s Thursday – and here’s all that you need to know as you start your day.

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President Higgins in Belgium for WW1 commemorations

The heads of state of 15 other nations will be in attendance.

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Poignant 1914 newspaper turns Irish clocks back to WWI

The Flanders Fields told the tale of Irish people’s involvement in the Great War.

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Irish soldiers in the Great War: Tracing your family history in WWI

Readers share their family links to the Great War with some tips on how to begin your search.

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Member of public brings viable artillery shell to garda station

The device was made safe by the Defence Forces late last night.

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Today marks 100 years since the Battle of Mons - this video shows Ireland's...

15,000 Irishmen were part of the initial British forces to land in mainland Europe.

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Executioners, Vikings and women at war... Dublin's history unlocked

The festival will take place later this month – and we have tickets to give away.

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These prints show how artists reacted to World War I

And you can see them in Dublin.

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In pictures: 96 years ago today, peace broke out

Today marks Armistice Day.

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The Sainsbury's Christmas ad is even more heartbreaking than the John Lewis one

Just when you thought Christmas ads couldn’t get any more emotional.

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Family legends, ghosts, and nuns: The real Irish lives of WWI

Meet Jack Leslie, aged 97.

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