World Wars
Irish history and interest stories surround World War I and World War II. The First and Second World Wars continue to be remembered and rightly so, "lest we forget".
On This Day: Easter Rising leader Joseph Mary Plunkett was executed
Diary of Co Armagh soldier, 17, killed at Battle of the Somme
Extraordinary story of Titanic’s second officer Charles Herbert Lightroller
On This Day: WWII's Belfast Blitz begins, bringing horrendous losses
WWII ship where five brave Sullivan brothers died discovered on St. Patrick's Day
"Shamrock Spitfire" tells story of legendary WWII Irish fighter pilot
The Shamrock Children: German refugees who found shelter in Ireland after WWII
WATCH: O’Neill Sisters release new song about WWI Christmas truce
"Lost" painting depicting Irish heroism during WWI fetches €24k at auction
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