History
Learn about Irish history, folklore, and mythology - from the ancient times of glory to the modern Ireland.
How many castles are there in Ireland?
Did Ireland’s ancient August Lughnasa games influence the Olympics?
The infamous story of the Armagh woman who was buried alive
What's the weather in Ireland? Irish weather talk, forecasting
“Walking in the footsteps” of your Irish ancestors
Fancy a cuppa? A history of tea in Ireland
Danny Boy: The history behind Ireland's most famous ballad
Eleven early Hollywood stars with Irish roots
On This Day: The final evacuation from the Gallipoli campaign took place
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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