History
Learn about Irish history, folklore, and mythology - from the ancient times of glory to the modern Ireland.
When did Ireland leave the British Empire? Spoiler - It wasn’t 1916
Today in 1922, the Irish Free State was born
Irish America 250 kick-off event to honor Cork man who coined 'United States of America'
Prehistoric Wicklow find could prove Vikings may not have built first Irish towns
Nollaig na mBan – Women’s Christmas is celebrated in Ireland today!
The story behind Ireland's flag
Tea drinking in Ireland was once viewed as "reckless and uncontrollable"
From Donegal chieftains to Oasis, the wild history behind the name Gallagher
One Irish surname may be the earliest ever recorded in all of Europe
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- 5 How a Norman knight's bloodline became one of Ireland's most common surnames
- 6 How to trace your Irish roots using this traditional Irish naming pattern
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