History
Learn about Irish history, folklore, and mythology - from the ancient times of glory to the modern Ireland.
Headstone of Irishman unveiled at New York's Washington Square Park
Irish maids in New York were subject to a racist slur in the 19th century
Unlock the secrets of ancient Irish magic
Ireland's getting a new national park in Co Meath
Ireland is the Lost City of Atlantis, researchers claim
On This Day: Pope John Paul II makes historic visit to Ireland in 1979
WATCH: Charming video visits Antrim lighthouses and the crews who maintained them
3,000 hours of oral Irish history available online
WATCH: How this Donegal town became a three-time Tidy Towns winner in the 1960s
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