History
Learn about Irish history, folklore, and mythology - from the ancient times of glory to the modern Ireland.
On This Day: Michael Collins killed in an ambush in Co Cork
The Dublin doctor who fought to end slavery and Irish racism in the US
WATCH: A look at glorious, golden Galway more than 80 years ago
John Ford's handmade valentine reveals his obsession with Maureen O'Hara
WATCH: 75-year-old Irish road safety film on the dangers of careless driving
Irish population was in serious decline before the Vikings arrived
The surprising Irish history behind Hennessy Cognac
Hitler's ambassador once rode in this car, now it's heading to auction in Cork
The German airman who crash-landed in Wexford during WWII and fell in love with an Irish woman
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