History
Learn about Irish history, folklore, and mythology - from the ancient times of glory to the modern Ireland.
Maria Edgeworth, Ireland’s Pioneering Writer and Educator
The "Green Red Coats" and the "Battle of the Breeches" - The Irish in Crimea
315-million-year-old fossil sponge discovered near the Cliffs of Moher
Ancient Irish castle and luxurious country home up for sale for €8.5 million
Is there a lost Irish round tower at Keenaghan Abbey?
Ireland is surrounded by volcanoes
WATCH: Fascinating pre-Troubles footage shows Northern views on a united Ireland
Did the Vikings bring leprosy to Ireland?
State Papers: British Government first proposed Royal visit in 1990s
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