History
Learn about Irish history, folklore, and mythology - from the ancient times of glory to the modern Ireland.
Most famous Irish royal couples of all time
On This Day: A million Irish turned out for Mass at the 1932 Eucharistic Congress
How to celebrate the Summer Solstice the Irish way
On This Day: Six people killed during Loughinisland Massacre in Co Down
The story of Chicago May, Irish Queen of crooks
Take a tour through Ireland’s literary landscape
In search of Joseph Devlin: A grandson's call to the Newry community
Erne Go Bragh: Irish fishermen’s fight for fishing freedom
On This Day: Irish tenor Count John McCormack was born in 1884
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