History
Learn about Irish history, folklore, and mythology - from the ancient times of glory to the modern Ireland.
Galway Famine workhouse selected for 2026 national commemoration
On This Day: Liam Clancy of The Clancy Brothers passes away in 2009
Did the ancient Celts practice human sacrifice?
Who is the Irish demon girl from ancient myths and legends?
Dundalk Famine Graveyard group seeks funding for maintenance of historic site
The history behind Ireland’s ancient Druids
Thomas Francis Meagher A life of exile and reinvention
Irish Legend: The Song of Fionuala of the Children of Lir
Archaeologist uncovers Ireland’s first known wildcat from 5,500 years ago
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