History
Learn about Irish history, folklore, and mythology - from the ancient times of glory to the modern Ireland.
The Irish boys in a boat who showed Hitler what they were made of
Famous (and infamous!) Irish Expats: Ned Kelly
Using social histories and directories for your Irish family tree
Historic personal treasures from 1916 Rising go up for auction (PHOTOS)
Say farewell to Irish cops in NYPD says former top detective
14 archive movies chart the events of Easter Week 1966, 50 years after the Rising
Five things you didn’t know about your Wexford ancestors
Discover your Irish ancestors in The Illustrated Police News
The unbelievable ancient laws the Irish government are set to repeal
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- 5 On This Day: The fiercest blizzard of the 'Big Snow' of 1947 hit Ireland
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- 7 How the heroic Irish won the American Revolution
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- 9 The Irishman who discovered South Pass and the Oregon Trail