History
Learn about Irish history, folklore, and mythology - from the ancient times of glory to the modern Ireland.
On This Day: Daniel O'Connell made his first speech opposing Union with England
The ancient history behind Ireland’s roads
On This Day: Iconic Irish writer James Joyce's death in Switzerland
Ireland's lesser-known Famine, the history of the Year of the Slaughter
The story behind Ireland’s four provinces
How many castles are there in Ireland?
Did Ireland’s ancient August Lughnasa games influence the Olympics?
The infamous story of the Armagh woman who was buried alive
What's the weather in Ireland? Irish weather talk, forecasting
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