
History
Learn about Irish history, folklore, and mythology - from the ancient times of glory to the modern Ireland.

Was this Irish spy the inspiration for James Bond’s ‘M?’
The tale of the Irishman who inspired the fictional hero Zorro
Bridget Cleary, "the last witch burned in Ireland"
The real-life “Jaws” - New Jersey shark attacks in 1916
Ghost stories from one of Ireland's most haunted buildings
John Lennon's strong stance in favor of England leaving Ireland
Symbol of Ireland: the Irish harp's sweet music and myth
WATCH: Robert F. Kennedy attends Gaelic football match in New York in 1964
WATCH: When hurling was played in Yankee Stadium in 1936
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