History
Learn about Irish history, folklore, and mythology - from the ancient times of glory to the modern Ireland.
On This Day: The fiercest blizzard of the 'Big Snow' of 1947 hit Ireland
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Weird and wonderful facts about St. Patrick and March 17
Castle Roche is most certainly one of Ireland's historic hidden gems
Secrets of each Celtic symbol and ancient astrology revealed
On This Day: John Holland, who designed the first submarine, is born in 1841
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