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The surprising Irish history behind Hennessy Cognac
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History
Hitler’s revenge on an Irish village - three girls died
On this day: In 1725 Dublin children received the first smallpox vaccination
On This Day: The Dublin Lockout begins in 1913
WATCH: This short Irish film features the best parts of old Ireland
On This Day: Hurricane Charley blows into Ireland in 1986
Genealogy
