History
Learn about Irish history, folklore, and mythology - from the ancient times of glory to the modern Ireland.
On This Day: Roger Casement's body was exhumed to be re-interred in Dublin
A Fairyland of His Own: Irish artist George Russell
On This Day: The first burial took place at Glasnevin Cemetery in 1832
WATCH: Irish dance of yesteryear, amazing historic footage
WATCH: Vintage footage shows how Ireland ushered in springtime in the 1950s
The history behind some of Ireland's most famous symbols
WATCH: Co Leitrim locals dance at the crossroads for St. Patrick's Day 1953
The Irish contribution to Major League Baseball
The ghost of Billy in the Bowl still haunts Dublin's Stoneybatter
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