History
Learn about Irish history, folklore, and mythology - from the ancient times of glory to the modern Ireland.
On This Day: The Dublin Lockout begins in 1913
The historic Donegal lodge that paved the way for Irish seaside resorts
Maureen O'Hara's "sex scandal" that led to a libel case
How The Ancient Order of Hibernians identity is rooted in history
On This Day: Michael Collins killed in an ambush in Co Cork
Final days of Michael Collins: ambush, assassination, and peace talks in Ireland's Civil War
The makers of Michael Collins' death mask believed he was shot at close range
On This Day: A US whaling ship freed six Irish revolutionaries from Australian prison
How the killing of Michael Collins changed Ireland for the worse
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