History
Learn about Irish history, folklore, and mythology - from the ancient times of glory to the modern Ireland.
The most hated people in Irish history
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
Did the Vikings bring leprosy to Ireland?
State Papers: British Government first proposed Royal visit in 1990s
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