History
Learn about Irish history, folklore, and mythology - from the ancient times of glory to the modern Ireland.
Bantry Bay's rich history and world famous song
Happy Halloween! The Irish origins of today's traditions
On This Day: Monsignor Hugh O'Flaherty, the Irish priest who saved thousands during WWII, died in 1963
Exploring the truth and reality on Irish Famine coffin ships
On This Day: Irish-born Captain John Lonergan awarded the Medal of Honor in 1893
Ancient Irish myths that invoke the spirit of Samhain
How Féile Na Marbh or 'Feast of the Dead' became Halloween
These terrifying Halloween figures all have Irish origins
On This Day: Frederick Douglass's powerful Cork speech denouncing racism was published in the Cork Examiner
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