History
Learn about Irish history, folklore, and mythology - from the ancient times of glory to the modern Ireland.
On This Day: 10 Protestant civilians executed in Kingsmill Massacre in Co Armagh
The legendary "Deirdre of the Sorrows" and the Celtic tale's legacy
Irish giant folklore might be explained by genetic study
The magic of Walt Disney’s deep Irish roots
On This Day: Nellie Cashman, aka the "Angel of the Yukon", died in 1925
How to find out if there's an Irish language version of your surname
The original rebels: Ireland’s infamous Whiteboys
The Irishman who burned down Washington and the White House
50 stunning Irish boy's names and their meanings
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