History
Learn about Irish history, folklore, and mythology - from the ancient times of glory to the modern Ireland.
When an American student found a 12th century Irish brooch on a Galway Beach
When an American student found a 12th century Irish brooch on a Galway Beach
During Easter Week 1916, more Irish died fighting in WWI in France than in the Rising
The Irish explorer who brought potatoes to Greece
On This Day: Titanic arrives in Southampton for her maiden voyage
The gift JFK presented to Queen Elizabeth during their only meeting
How Gerry Adams and Bill Clinton made history
The epic Battle of Ventry, a fight against the King of the World
Irish nightclub baron to take center stage in new BBC series
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- 4 From a Clare classroom to revolution, how Michael Cusack created the GAA
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- 8 Step back in time through Ireland's Shannon Region of castles and ancient wonders
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