History
Learn about Irish history, folklore, and mythology - from the ancient times of glory to the modern Ireland.
A beautiful Irish poem from Patrick Kavanagh for Mother’s Day
On This Day: Forgotten Cork rebel Thomas Kent was executed after the Easter Rising
The Irish man who tried to steal the British Crown Jewels
"Galway Bay" - the mystery man who wrote the classic song
On This Day: Éamonn Ceannt, piper turned Easter Rising rebel, died for Ireland
Ireland’s Mother’s Day traditions still stand apart
The story behind Ireland's favorite song, "Zombie" by The Cranberries
On This Day: The tragic execution of Easter Rising leader Michael Mallin
Fan recounts when "clueless" Bono mistook his San Francisco sign for Sinn Féin support
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