History
Learn about Irish history, folklore, and mythology - from the ancient times of glory to the modern Ireland.
On This Day: George Brent, the Irish rebel turned Hollywood star, was born in 1904
We need more Lilys - Celebrating the strength of a gentle Irish grandmother
Where is the oldest St. Patrick's Day celebration in the world?
The Irishman who designed the Academy’s statuette and won 11 Oscars
Facts about St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City
The history of Derry emigration to the US and Canada
St. Patrick’s Battalion: What caused them to turn on the U.S. and fight for Mexico?
Remarkable life stories from my grandmother's family in post-Famine Ireland
What was the original color associated with St. Patrick?
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- 1 These hilarious gravestone epitaphs prove Irish dark wit is unmatched
- 2 On This Day: The Titanic's tragic last stop in Cobh, Co Cork
- 3 A funny Irish saying to ward off your enemies
- 4 The Irish who lived and died on the Titanic
- 5 Documentary reveals incredible colorized footage of the Titanic
- 6 Savage! Funny phrases Irish use that Americans don’t
- 7 Ireland's ancient holy wells of Saint Patrick
- 8 On This Day: The US Civil War begins in 1861
- 9 Faces of the Titanic: Irish woman Bridget Delia Bradley tried to climb back onto sinking ship