History
Learn about Irish history, folklore, and mythology - from the ancient times of glory to the modern Ireland.
New TG4 series 'Ó Mhuir Go Tír' explores Ireland's island transportation evolution
WATCH: A thrilling yet humorous race through 1965 Derry
The tragic murder of 15-year-old Cailín Bán
Making Waves: "The Kildoney Men" and one of Ireland's greatest fishing stories
Before pumpkins the Irish carved turnips and the results were far more frightening
Ireland's 1901 Census: Experts publish new guide for family history researchers
Before trick or treating, Irish Halloween meant whitewashed horses and blocked chimneys
From the South Pole to South Kerry: Tom Crean’s famous pub goes sale agreed
How a promise helped a Belfast doctor survive a World War II Japanese POW camp
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