History
Learn about Irish history, folklore, and mythology - from the ancient times of glory to the modern Ireland.
How 155 Irish soldiers became heroes at the Battle of Jadotville
On this day: President JFK lifts naval blockade on Cuba
How to discover if your family was in the Irish military
Love Irish history? Join IrishCentral's history Facebook group
No guns for the IRA? No problem!
WATCH: The Crown season 3, the real historic events
Eamon De Valera and the Kansas city bandit queen
Memorial to heroic "Fighting 69th" priest to be unveiled for Veterans Day
Irish Australian outlaw Ned Kelly's famous armor
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