History
Learn about Irish history, folklore, and mythology - from the ancient times of glory to the modern Ireland.
How two literary legends tried to save Sir Roger Casement from the gallows
O'Doherty's 17th-century rebellion: A turning point in Gaelic Ireland
On This Day: Irish MP Tom Kettle dies during Battle of the Somme
WATCH: Newsreel of William T. Cosgrave's 1928 visit to the US and Canada
From shoe box to widow box - The journey of Ireland’s First World War veterans
When a farmer discovered an ancient Bronze Age tomb on Dingle Peninsula
Sir John Gorman: Co Tyrone WWII hero's brave actions against the Germans
WATCH: Fantastic color footage of an Irish harvest more than 75 years ago
Find out the meaning behind your Irish surname - Part II
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