History
Learn about Irish history, folklore, and mythology - from the ancient times of glory to the modern Ireland.
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The extraordinary life of Irish priest John Martin Hayes
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When British politicians attempted to pass the "Drunkenness (Ireland) Bill" in 1905
The special love-hate relationship between Irish and Italian Americans
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