History
Learn about Irish history, folklore, and mythology - from the ancient times of glory to the modern Ireland.
Old hand-colored photos of Ireland’s heritage sites give glimpse into past
Where are you from? Find out using these Irish surname maps
The Irish parliament first met on this day 106 years ago: How did it happen and what did it mean?
Remembering Meat Loaf's tour of 19 Irish towns in 1989
On This Day: Kevin Barry was born in Dublin in 1902
Are there human remains on board Titanic?
On This Day: John F. Kennedy was inaugurated as President of the United States
Ireland's Gaelic games: A deep dive into Irish culture and heritage
On This Day: Cork-born venerable Mary Aikenhead born in 1787
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- 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