History
Learn about Irish history, folklore, and mythology - from the ancient times of glory to the modern Ireland.
Two IRA men immortalized in these historical Irish ballads
Ireland's Famine museum unveils Choctaw Nation memorial in Roscommon
Mary Dohey: First living person to receive Cross of Valor after Air Canada hijacking
Listen to JFK's previously unheard private message to Ireland
Behind the name: Sinead, an Irish name deserving of a return to the spotlight
WATCH: A fascinating peek at how Dublin managed traffic 60 years ago
LISTEN: Horror of Cork doctor’s reality during Ireland’s Great Hunger
Wooden sculptures of women are an important addition to Tipperary Town
Workhouse records reveal rural Ireland’s harsh past
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