History
Learn about Irish history, folklore, and mythology - from the ancient times of glory to the modern Ireland.
Brendan Behan on the Kerry accent where daily speech is poetry
The Battle of Waterloo and the Irish
New Newgrange Farm Archaeological Park tour of Boyne Valley ancient history launched
175th anniversary of The Young Ireland Rebellion
Profiles in Pride: A look at Oscar Wilde, Irish playwright and poet
Irish immigrant museum launches exhibition marking 60th anniversary of JFK’s visit to Ireland
Irish Confederate soldier created Irish Brigade monument at Gettysburg
Irish treasurer hunter fined for using metal detector to unearth medieval artefacts
"Molly Malone" written by the Scottish to ridicule the Irish, says expert
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