History
Learn about Irish history, folklore, and mythology - from the ancient times of glory to the modern Ireland.
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How the Russian Crown Jewels ended up in a Dublin chimney
How Navy saved Notre Dame after World War II – the team’s shared histories
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The Irish soldier who witnessed President Lincoln's Gettysburg Address
Did JFK's Irish driver cause his death?
Rare footage of Michael Collins during Irish Civil War revealed
Evidence shows man who shot Michael Collins met him before ambush
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