
History
Learn about Irish history, folklore, and mythology - from the ancient times of glory to the modern Ireland.

When British politicians attempted to pass the "Drunkenness (Ireland) Bill" in 1905
How your Irish ancestors traditionally upheld Lent
Ireland’s very own Valentine was a 17th-century healer
An Irish Mammy, the luck of the Irish, and the Beatles
The special love-hate relationship between Irish and Italian Americans
Skelliking Day: Ireland's ancient form of Mardi Gras before Lent
US interviewees feature among 'Last Voices of the Irish Revolution'
New AIHS executive director promises full transparency
"Spancil Hill," an authentic 19th-century love letter
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