Solar Farms and Forgotten Fenians | Dublin News

Flying back from Europe, the host spots a new kind of “crop” blanketing Ireland’s landscape—massive solar farms stretching across counties like Meath and Kildare, their dark rectangles soaking up sun where once stood green fields. It’s a quiet revolution in energy, shaped by flat land and grid access, even as remote regions like Donegal remain untouched. Meanwhile, history takes center stage with the 150th anniversary of the Catalpa ship’s daring rescue of Fenian prisoners from Australia, met with cheers and new suits—though not everyone celebrated, including snarky observer George Templeton Strong. Now, Frank MacGabhann’s efforts are paying off: the National Library will spotlight the escape’s documents, including that $44 suit receipt, keeping this bold Irish chapter alive. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/69d70cd2d5cf3635