History
Learn about Irish history, folklore, and mythology - from the ancient times of glory to the modern Ireland.
Ireland's Summer Solstice: 5,000-year-old Kerry altar will see moon standstill
The Irish at the Battle of Bunker Hill: "Don't shoot until you see the white's of their eyes!"
Celebrating the genius of James Joyce on Bloomsday
Ireland's Natural History Museum to close for several years for major renovations
WATCH: Irish tour guide's thoughtful gift reinforces 'kindred spirit' with Choctaw people
Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton's "last ship" discovered off coast of Canada
Bloomsday Festival celebrating James Joyce’s “Ulysses” kicks off in Dublin
Time travel through West Cork 100 years ago with this colorful historic treasure
Cork's Spike Island to celebrate 86 years of independence with fireworks in July
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