History
Learn about Irish history, folklore, and mythology - from the ancient times of glory to the modern Ireland.
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How the Catholic church misjudged the Easter Rising
John Wayne’s love of Ireland and "The Quiet Man"
How Dunkirk saved Ireland
Is the Celtic symbol for new beginnings entirely made up?
The sack of Baltimore: Ireland’s forgotten pirate tragedy
The Irish roots behind America's Groundhog Day
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