History
Learn about Irish history, folklore, and mythology - from the ancient times of glory to the modern Ireland.
World expert on Irish famine says "there is nothing funny about it"
Is it time we lightened up and laughed about Ireland’s Great Hunger?
Mines on sunken 1917 German U-boat in Co. Cork waters to be removed
How much did our Irish emigrant ancestors have to give up to get ahead? (PHOTOS)
Irishman hanged for murder 74 years ago will be officially pardoned
Where have all the Scots Irish gone? Numbers way down
Warm yourself with the history of Irish whiskey in Dublin’s city center
A look at books: history, myths and great walks in Ireland
Rare glimpse into Ireland’s past through 1930s colorized photographs (PHOTOS)
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- 1 The best (or worst?) Irish jokes for a hearty chuckle
- 2 Nigella Lawson's indulgent Guinness gingerbread recipe
- 3 World Heritage Day: UNESCO sites and culture around the island of Ireland
- 4 A look at Ireland a century ago - 1926 Census goes online for the first time
- 5 Lions, luxury and living history - explore the epic Fota Island, off Cork
- 6 The real-life “Jaws” - New Jersey shark attacks in 1916
- 7 Remembering Lily Kempson, the longest surviving rebel from the 1916 Easter Rising
- 8 Irish national, reportedly fugitive Daniel Kinahan, arrested in Dubai
- 9 A fish stew recipe straight from the Irish food experts