History
Learn about Irish history, folklore, and mythology - from the ancient times of glory to the modern Ireland.
National Irish Coffee Day: History of the classic treat and how to make it
On This Day: Willie Clancy, Irish piper and folklorist, died in 1973
How did Ireland come to be called the Emerald Isle?
Bruce Springsteen and his proud County Kildare heritage
On This Day: Irish brewing visionary Arthur Guinness dies in 1803
An Irish Mammy, the luck of the Irish, and the Beatles
WATCH: A romantic drama filmed in Killarney more than 100 years ago
Royal roots unearthed: Queen Elizabeth’s lineage traces back to Brian Boru
On This Day: Queen Victoria, Ireland's "Famine Queen," died in 1901
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- 5 Best Irish foods to treat your Dad with this Father's Day
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