History
Learn about Irish history, folklore, and mythology - from the ancient times of glory to the modern Ireland.
Archaeologist uncovers Ireland’s first known wildcat from 5,500 years ago
Can you guess how old the oldest part of Ireland is?
When Boston banned Christmas
Ireland's saints and their blessed sites
WATCH: Vintage Irish advert shows 'magic' way to cook
WATCH: Thrilling footage of Dubliners celebrating Ireland’s 1990 World Cup win
Mother Jones remembered for a life of labour and defiance
How Oscar Wilde become the first celebrity “famous for being famous”
WATCH: When a woman got jail time for kissing her boyfriend in 1937 Ireland
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