History
Learn about Irish history, folklore, and mythology - from the ancient times of glory to the modern Ireland.
The ancient stone circles and dolmens scattered across Ireland
Did Hollywood icon Gene Kelly donate to the IRA?
Happy Stephen's Day! Learn about Ireland's other holidays
How Boystown’s Father Flanagan was first to expose Ireland’s dirty secrets
Irish woman’s extraordinary WWII Christmas homecoming story
Irish Famine "joke" on Norwegian Christmas program prompts outrage
Magic in my peaceful song - Christmas In the Trenches
New American Irish Historical Society leader optimistic about the future
Ancient Irish tradition of hunting the wren coming to the US this St. Stephen's Day
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