History
Learn about Irish history, folklore, and mythology - from the ancient times of glory to the modern Ireland.
The Irish visionary James Hoban behind the White House died on this day
A schoolchild of the 1950s in Ireland looks back
The myth and stories surrounding Ireland's fairy trees
The musical instruments of ancient Ireland
WATCH: This Irish bread mix advert from the 1970s will make your mouth water
Michael Malloy - the Irishman in The Bronx that could not be murdered
Happy St. Nicholas Day! Did you know Santa is buried in Ireland?
On This Day: The Anglo-Irish Treaty dividing Ireland was signed in London in 1921
LISTEN: Exploring Birr Castle - the 'Citadel of Science' - with historian Brian Kennedy
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