History
Learn about Irish history, folklore, and mythology - from the ancient times of glory to the modern Ireland.
When Michael Flatley performed an anti-war dance in front of Russia’s Putin
Where the Black Irish really came from and no, it wasn’t the Spanish Armada
Lock of Michael Collins' hair sells at auction for over $23k
The American Revolution was Ireland’s first victory
Britain’s original Kings were Irish Celts
“No Irish Need Apply” signs existed despite denials, high schooler proved
FBI files allege Lord Mountbatten, murdered by the IRA, was a pedophile
Who were the Black Irish, and what is their story?
Ireland of the Welcomes celebrates St. Patrick's Day and more in our March/ April issue
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- 2 When Marilyn Monroe sang “Happy Birthday Mr. President” to John F Kennedy
- 3 Christy Brown and the remarkable life behind "My Left Foot"
- 4 How the keening tradition died out at Irish funerals
- 5 Inspiring emigrant letters home to Ireland from America in the Famine era
- 6 The real Irish woman behind one of the most iconic images from Ireland's Famine
- 7 WATCH: Co. Clare town releases hilarious video to attract visitors
- 8 Kneading Kin - My Nana's Irish soda bread recipe
- 9 James Joyce's “Ulysses”: What food did Leopold Bloom eat?