History
Learn about Irish history, folklore, and mythology - from the ancient times of glory to the modern Ireland.
WATCH: An Irish immigrant tale as told in a 1912 short film
The worst informers for Britain in Irish history
The first female journalist to cover a US presidential election was Irish American
Captain Noel Lemass: A lonely stone in the Wicklow Mountains
Michael Collins dismissed threats from Irish Americans days before his death
Celtic women had ferocious fighting ability and were considered equal in sexual freedoms
Exploring 6,000 years of Irish history on the Clew Bay Archaeological Trail
Forgotten facts – How the killing of a British field marshal sparked Irish Civil War
Documentary exploring Scots-Irish influence on US democracy seeks public support
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