History
Learn about Irish history, folklore, and mythology - from the ancient times of glory to the modern Ireland.
Celebrating the genius of James Joyce on Bloomsday
Ireland's Natural History Museum to close for several years for major renovations
WATCH: Irish tour guide's thoughtful gift reinforces 'kindred spirit' with Choctaw people
Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton's "last ship" discovered off coast of Canada
Bloomsday Festival celebrating James Joyce’s “Ulysses” kicks off in Dublin
Time travel through West Cork 100 years ago with this colorful historic treasure
Cork's Spike Island to celebrate 86 years of independence with fireworks in July
Interactive StoryMaps bring Galway’s unique heritage to life
Irish Government releases more than 2,000 files from Military Service Pensions Collection
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