History
Learn about Irish history, folklore, and mythology - from the ancient times of glory to the modern Ireland.
Actress Jane Russell's adoption of Irish baby nearly ended her career
The Irish American New Year's tradition: Corned beef and cabbage
WATCH: Rare footage documents life in 1920s Ireland
The enduring mystery of the fairy king in Celtic mythology
The amazing tale of Ireland's strongest man, Michael "Butty" Sugrue
Irish New Year traditions that span the centuries
A guide to Tullaghogue Fort – ancient site of the O’Neill clan
Memories of a Midnight Mass in Co Tyrone, 1968
A look at the partition of Ireland and its aftermath
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