History
Learn about Irish history, folklore, and mythology - from the ancient times of glory to the modern Ireland.
On This Day: The first executions of 1916 Easter Rising leaders begin
What's your Irish county? County Carlow
What you should know about The Orchard County, County Armagh
May devotions to the Blessed Virgin Mary
Diary of Co Armagh soldier, 17, killed at Battle of the Somme
Ireland's ancient Celtic festival of Bealtaine, a celebration of summer's arrival
What's your Irish County? County Antrim
Belfast museum repatriaties ancestral Hawaiian remains
40 children died in the Easter Rising, some with the taste of chocolate in their mouths
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