History
Learn about Irish history, folklore, and mythology - from the ancient times of glory to the modern Ireland.
On This Day: Republic of Ireland Act comes into effect in 1949
Co Kerry men hanged for murder in 1882 set to receive Presidential pardons
Extraordinary story of Titanic’s second officer Charles Herbert Lightroller
Luck of the Irish: Louth man survived two major shipwrecks including The Titanic
Ireland's only Boston Marathon winner serves as race starter 50 years on
On This Day: The Titanic sinks but passengers remained calm
Douglass Week to start in Belfast on Sunday
Faces of the Titanic: Mary Burns died while tending to the needs of others
Ireland’s National Archives to unveil free new “Society & State” exhibition this month
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