History
Learn about Irish history, folklore, and mythology - from the ancient times of glory to the modern Ireland.
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The ancient Irish tradition of hunting the wren on St. Stephen’s Day
WATCH: Wonderful short film documents St. Stephen's Day tradition of Hunting the Wren
Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem’s ode to St. Stephen’s Day
WATCH: Old Irish anti-war song comes to life in 1978 short film "Christmas Morning"
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Ancient Christmas traditions that are still followed in Ireland
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