History
Learn about Irish history, folklore, and mythology - from the ancient times of glory to the modern Ireland.
The true history of “It's a Long Way to Tipperary”
Ireland's ancient Celtic festival of Bealtaine, a celebration of summer's arrival
Billy the Kid's Irish mother, a Great Hunger survivor
The O’Rahilly’s final stand remains one of 1916’s most powerful moments
The origins of anti-Irish jokes and how they impacted Irish worldwide
Public asked to shape future of Aughrim Battle site upgrade
A Mayo father's plea for passage to America for his daughters a century ago
My Grandfather: A forgotten hero of Ireland’s 1916 Easter Rising
Horrifying story of the serial killer called the "worst woman in the world"
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