History
Learn about Irish history, folklore, and mythology - from the ancient times of glory to the modern Ireland.
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Historic violin that once belonged to family of Irish poet W. B. Yeats up for auction
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The untold story of the women who helped build the US railroads
8th century Irish brain surgeons saw cancer and TB
The most popular boy and girl names in Ireland 1978
The history and origins of traditional Irish music
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Battle of the Boyne: Catholic troops were "dead drunk," firsthand account reveals
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