History
Learn about Irish history, folklore, and mythology - from the ancient times of glory to the modern Ireland.
Remembering the Tipperary man who came 4th in the 1904 Olympic Games
On This Day: Bridget O'Driscoll was the first pedestrian killed in a car accident in 1896
“An American Irish Story” – growing up in the Bronx, New York
Peer into the Ireland of yesterday with these colored postcards from the 1890s
WATCH: Incredible Irish door dancing shows sean nós talent at its best
"My name is Pat O’Donnell" - an Irish ballad of mystery and intrigue
Ancient Burren settlement offers fascinating glimpse into Ireland’s past
The Dolocher: The dark tale of Dublin’s 'Jack the Ripper'
Behind the name: Ryan, a "Deadpool" cert that this name is a nod to tiny Irish royalty
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- 1 Silly Irish jokes that are sure to make you laugh!
- 2 Irish blessings and prayers for funerals
- 3 An Irish twist on a winning comfort food - bangers and mash
- 4 Traditional Irish recipes for a taste of home
- 5 On This Day: The fiercest blizzard of the 'Big Snow' of 1947 hit Ireland
- 6 Symbol of Ireland: the Irish harp's sweet music and myth
- 7 How the heroic Irish won the American Revolution
- 8 Why Ireland should be your must-visit food destination in 2026
- 9 The Irishman who discovered South Pass and the Oregon Trail