History
Learn about Irish history, folklore, and mythology - from the ancient times of glory to the modern Ireland.
The Irish legend of the Pooka
“We were nothing and nothing could be done for us” - an Irish Famine account
Tír Na nÓg - The legend of Oisín, Niamh and land of eternal youth
The storytelling keepers of Ireland's rich folklore heritage
The eight sacred Celtic holidays of the year
From Dublin drunk to Burmese monk - the Irishman who became the first western Buddhist monk
On This Day: "Fairytale of New York" singer Kirsty MacColl tragically killed
How one little girl inspired a New York journalist to restore faith in Santa
Is Newgrange's winter solstice light show a fake?
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