History
Learn about Irish history, folklore, and mythology - from the ancient times of glory to the modern Ireland.
On This Day: Edward Bruce, the last High King of Ireland, dies in 1318
Halloween - an Irish invention, an American export
The mystery of 1916 leader and New Yorker Éamon de Valera’s birth
The Irishman who sailed to America with Christopher Columbus
WATCH: A thrilling yet humorous race through 1965 Derry
The tragic murder of 15-year-old Cailín Bán
WATCH: This short Irish film features the best parts of old Ireland
On This Day: Oliver Plunkett was canonized, becoming the first new Irish-born saint in 7 centuries
Making Waves: "The Kildoney Men" and one of Ireland's greatest fishing stories
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