History
Learn about Irish history, folklore, and mythology - from the ancient times of glory to the modern Ireland.
Wexford fossil discovery is "one of the most exceptional and striking" in the last century
New "Irish Soldier" virtual exhibit now available at the Museum of the American Revolution
On This Day: Irish satirist Jonathan Swift born in Dublin in 1667
Richard Harris' son recalls his father being IRA target
John F. Kennedy, Jr: facts about the president's son
Bobby Kennedy killed Marilyn Monroe claims ex-boyfriend, "Godfather" actor
JFK's Secret Service agents were too hungover to react in Dallas, says author
Out now: Take a look inside Ireland of the Welcomes Christmas issue
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- 2 Robert Emmet's words from Dublin's scaffold still stir Irish hearts today
- 3 On This Day: Éamonn Ceannt, revolutionary piper of Irish independence, born in 1881
- 4 From a Clare classroom to revolution, how Michael Cusack created the GAA
- 5 Ireland's second cities: Venture past the obvious in these hidden gems
- 6 No frills: RTÉ strips back coverage of Ireland’s Israel games
- 7 Step back in time through Ireland's Shannon Region of castles and ancient wonders
- 8 Irish whiskey exports to EU surge as demand grows in emerging markets
- 9 Rediscovered 17th century Irish marriage locket expected to sell for thousands