History
Learn about Irish history, folklore, and mythology - from the ancient times of glory to the modern Ireland.
Netflix's The Crown's opening scene features IRA's Lord Mountbatten murder
Waterford's first Munster Hurling Final appearance in 1933
Phenomenal Old Ireland in Colour book tells the story of Irish history like never before
New book launched exploring how JFK's roots transformed an Irish town
Oldest Irish settlement in Australia found on rural paddock
The truths behind some spooky urban legends for Halloween
Historic Medieval manuscript donated to University College Cork
Apollo 11 astronaut Michael Collins passes away aged 90
The musical Lord Mayor of Cork, Tomás MacCurtain
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