History
Learn about Irish history, folklore, and mythology - from the ancient times of glory to the modern Ireland.
The Irish American gangster whose family rose from Chicago's ashes
The Southern Cross Irish newspaper, in Buenos Aires, celebrates 150 years
Traditional Irish wakes called for drinks, pranks, games, and songs
On This Day: The Third Home Rule Bill passed the House of Commons in 1913
Irish emigrants tale told through Tenement museum of New York
The Capuchin Priests in the Irish Rebellion
On This Day: James Joyce, author of “Ulysess” died in Zurich in 1941
On This Day: Mary Raftery, journalist who uncovered Ireland’s child abuse, died in 2012
Jimmy Carter and Margaret Thatcher clashed strongly over US ban on guns to RUC
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