History
Learn about Irish history, folklore, and mythology - from the ancient times of glory to the modern Ireland.
St. Patrick left his mark in place names, sports teams all over Ireland
Free access to over 2 billion family history records this weekend
New historic Irish newspaper titles available to search online
Famine memorial needs to include Protestants that died, says Scottish historian
“Citizen” archaeologists to be recruited to save Ireland’s coastal heritage
A crime most villainous – child stealing in 19th century Cork
Irish Famine Summer School will be the first of its kind
When it comes to Irish peace, history and Hillary rhyme
Where the Celts originally came from
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