DUBLINTIMEMACHINE: Today in 1847, 2nd November, Major Denis Mahon, a landlord with a vast 6,000-acre estate in...
Rob Buchanan
Rob Buchanan is a Dublin-based historian, writer, and storyteller known for bringing Ireland’s forgotten and hidden stories to life. As the creator of the popular Dublin Time Machine project, he digs deep into Irish history, Celtic traditions, and the lesser-known corners of the island — from ancient ceremonial sites and emigration tales to secret historical events that big guidebooks overlook.
A regular contributor to SecretIreland.ie, Rob combines rigorous research with vivid storytelling drawn from years of exploration and local insights. His guides help travelers and history lovers discover the real Ireland — filled with genuine craic, hidden heritage, and surprising connections across every county.
When not uncovering the next lost tale or updating 2026 discoveries, Rob enjoys sharing Ireland’s rich past through poetry, prose, and connecting with fellow enthusiasts who value authentic, off-the-beaten-path history.
DUBLINTIMEMACHINE: Today, in 1324 CE, a maidservant named Petronilla de Meath was executed in Kilkenny, becoming the...
DUBLINTIMEMACHINE: The Esker Riada, or Eiscir Riada as Gaeilge, is a fascinating natural formation and historical landmark...
Mosney holiday camp in Meath was established in 1948 as part of the Butlin’s holiday chain. It...
DUBLINTIMEMACHINE: On this day in 1216 CE, the Magna Carta Hiberniae, or Great Charter of Ireland, was...
DUBLINTIMEMACHINE: This is “Heartbreak Pier” in Cobh. For millions of desperate Irish emigrants, the humble preserved wooden...
DUBLINTIMEMACHINE: Today, we visit an eccentric Irishman who inherited a mansion in London and dug a massive...
DUBLINTIMEMACHINE: On this day in 1980, Taoiseach Charles J. Haughey made his notoriously hypocritical address to the...
DUBLINTIMEMACHINE: in 1903 in the unlikely location of the cellar of a gaff near Mountjoy Square! It...
DUBLINTIMEMACHINE: We briefly leave Dublin today to visit a mad Irishman in London, who was buried alive...