History
Learn about Irish history, folklore, and mythology - from the ancient times of glory to the modern Ireland.
Francis O'Neill: The Irish cop in Chicago who saved traditional Irish music
On This Day: John Huston, the Hollywood legend who became an Irish citizen, passed away in 1987
The mass card used in Michael Collins's funeral in 1922
Ireland's stories, delivered straight to you
Irish author remembered today on "The Duchess Who Wasn't" Day
WATCH: Short Irish film captures a snapshot of 1940s Dublin
On This Day: Franco-Irish army drove the British out of Castlebar in 1798
Hitler’s revenge on an Irish village - three girls died
On this day: In 1725 Dublin children received the first smallpox vaccination
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