History
Learn about Irish history, folklore, and mythology - from the ancient times of glory to the modern Ireland.
Irish America 250 kick-off event to honor Cork man who coined 'United States of America'
Prehistoric Wicklow find could prove Vikings may not have built first Irish towns
Nollaig na mBan – Women’s Christmas is celebrated in Ireland today!
The story behind Ireland's flag
Tea drinking in Ireland was once viewed as "reckless and uncontrollable"
A short history of the Irish surname name Gallagher
The history of your Irish surname, what you should know
On This Day: Ernest Shackleton, Antarctic explorer, passed away aged 47
On This Day: 10 Protestant civilians executed in Kingsmill Massacre in Co Armagh
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- 3 The Irish who lived and died on the Titanic
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- 5 Savage! Funny phrases Irish use that Americans don’t
- 6 Ireland's ancient holy wells of Saint Patrick
- 7 Faces of the Titanic: Irish woman Bridget Delia Bradley tried to climb back onto sinking ship
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- 9 On This Day: Titanic sets sail from Southampton, docks in Cherbourg, France