History
Learn about Irish history, folklore, and mythology - from the ancient times of glory to the modern Ireland.
What's your Irish County? County Down
On This Day: 1916 Easter Rising leader Thomas Kent executed
On This Day: An Irishman stole the British Crown Jewels in 1671
Ireland's World War II shame - Irish soldiers faced hostility after arriving home
How a shipwreck in Co Donegal led to the writing of "Amazing Grace"
On This Day: Easter Rising leader Michael Mallin was executed
On This Day: Easter Rising leader Con Colbert was executed
How The Ancient Order of Hibernians gives back to our communities
Why is Derry also called Londonderry?
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