History
Learn about Irish history, folklore, and mythology - from the ancient times of glory to the modern Ireland.
Virgin Mary said to make an appearance at Knock on this day in 1879
$7 million armored car robbery by Northern Irishman to get Hollywood treatment
Bloody Sunday 1920, Black and Tans kill fourteen
A look at books: The island’s harp shaped identity and its hauntings
Leitrim locals want memorial for 4,000 orphans sent to Australia during Great Hunger
2016 Olympic controversies have nothing on ‘36
Famine victim's teeth lead to new discoveries on impact of starvation
How the Irish apparently saved the NRA
Archaeologists examine ancient bones found in newly discovered Mayo cave
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