History
Learn about Irish history, folklore, and mythology - from the ancient times of glory to the modern Ireland.
First Nations' previously unknown donations to Irish Famine relief uncovered
Centenary of Irish sailor's historic achievement to be marked with rally
My granduncle’s unwitting part in the execution of Proclamation signatory Éamonn Ceannt
On This Day: JFK delivers historic address in the Dáil in 1963
WATCH: Recently discovered video of JFK in Ireland released
Poet Patrick Kavanagh on the cultural significance of Ireland's Holy Wells
Titanic victims' descendants have mixed opinions about visits to wreckage
How an Irish maid saved Emily Dickinson's poetry
How Emily Dickinson’s Irish maid saved her poetry
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