History
Learn about Irish history, folklore, and mythology - from the ancient times of glory to the modern Ireland.
Boy George "sad and proud" of his ancestor, a famed executed IRA man
5,000 year old DNA reveals the surprising origins of the Irish
Three percent of men in Northern Ireland have Pict DNA, study finds
Special offer: Enjoy 20% off Irish makers with Kilkenny Design
Irish police seize ancient artifacts as part of European-wide investigation
Famous people past and present with Irish grandfathers
New book explores how Notre Dame fought the KKK out of South Bend
The Irish nun remembered as the "Angel of Alcoholics Anonymous"
History of Skellig Michael, the ancient Irish island featured in "Star Wars"
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