History
Learn about Irish history, folklore, and mythology - from the ancient times of glory to the modern Ireland.
What does the apostrophe in Irish names mean?
WATCH: Vintage footage of First Holy Communion in 1930s Ireland
Top sites in Ireland where history comes alive
On This Day: Daniel O'Connell made his first speech opposing Union with England
The ancient history behind Ireland’s roads
Ireland's lesser-known Famine, the history of the Year of the Slaughter
The story behind Ireland’s four provinces
How many castles are there in Ireland?
Did Ireland’s ancient August Lughnasa games influence the Olympics?
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