History
Learn about Irish history, folklore, and mythology - from the ancient times of glory to the modern Ireland.
A beautiful Irish poem from Patrick Kavanagh for Mother’s Day
On This Day: Forgotten Cork rebel Thomas Kent was executed after the Easter Rising
The Irish man who tried to steal the British Crown Jewels
"Galway Bay" - the mystery man who wrote the classic song
On This Day: Éamonn Ceannt, piper turned Easter Rising rebel, died for Ireland
Ireland’s Mother’s Day traditions still stand apart
The story behind Ireland's favorite song, "Zombie" by The Cranberries
On This Day: The tragic execution of Easter Rising leader Michael Mallin
Fan recounts when "clueless" Bono mistook his San Francisco sign for Sinn Féin support
The English land agent who inspired the "boycott" in 19th-century Ireland
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