History
Learn about Irish history, folklore, and mythology - from the ancient times of glory to the modern Ireland.
Barefoot and brave - Cork's 1890 All-Ireland hurling rebels
How Theodore Roosevelt made Irish hero Cúchulainn popular again
The history of Ireland's beloved "Whiskey in the Jar"
The contribution of Irish labor in the US following the Great Famine
Waist-high snowfall in 822 AD led to Irish famine and death
Chicago cop tells of racism inflicted on Irish Famine women and children
WATCH: How currachs, ancient Irish boats, were made
What were the most popular names for baby boys in Ireland in 1911?
Remembering the people’s Irish heroes this Labor Day
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