History
Learn about Irish history, folklore, and mythology - from the ancient times of glory to the modern Ireland.
History and fun facts about Irish Wolfhounds
The American Civil War through the eyes of an Irish photographer
Abraham Lincoln donated to Ireland during the Great Famine
JFK's last words were not for Jackie but an answer to the woman beside her
Top ten facts about Brian Boru and the Battle of Clontarf
From Dublin to Boston: The Starry Plough's journey through History, Astronomy, and Politics
WATCH: Footage from a Dublin neighborhood, Stoneybatter, in 1979
The Irish pigeon that played a vital role in World War II's D-Day landings
Máire Comerford: a grand lady of Irish Republicanism
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