History
Learn about Irish history, folklore, and mythology - from the ancient times of glory to the modern Ireland.
The Irishman who discovered South Pass and the Oregon Trail
The Irish Palatines: the German refugees who settled in Ireland
Bringing the beauty of Killarney to the world with Mucros Weavers
On This Day: The fiercest blizzard of the 'Big Snow' of 1947 hit Ireland
WATCH: The Irish invented battery-powered trains 85 years before Tesla
Did you know that St. Patrick is also the patron saint of Nigeria?
Weird and wonderful facts about St. Patrick and March 17
Castle Roche is most certainly one of Ireland's historic hidden gems
Secrets of each Celtic symbol and ancient astrology revealed
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