History
Learn about Irish history, folklore, and mythology - from the ancient times of glory to the modern Ireland.
Three million people alive today may descend from one Irish High King
Queen Elizabeth II and King Charles both descend from High King Brian Boru
Meet the Byrne clan, Ireland's seventh most common name with a king in its past
Bruce Springsteen and his proud County Kildare heritage
North Brother Island's most famous resident was an Irish cook named Mary Mallon
The Irish cook who became America's most dangerous woman
The Long Count that defined Irish-American boxing happened 99 years ago today
Ireland's top archaeological finds
The top baby names for girls and boys in Ireland 1973
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