History
Learn about Irish history, folklore, and mythology - from the ancient times of glory to the modern Ireland.
Ten Irish American writers who transformed American literature with their unique voices
On This Day: “The Plough in the Stars” playwright Sean O'Casey passed away
On This Day: Irish dramatist Sean O'Casey dies in 1964
On This Day: The Manchester Marytrs, three Irish rebels were hanged in 1867
Irishborn surgeon John Holwell survives infamous Black Hole of Calcutta tragedy
A journey through the historic pubs of Dublin
Eleven early Hollywood stars with Irish roots
On This Day: The Irish Brigade suffered 60% casualties at the Battle of Antietam
How Betty Williams and a peace march changed Northern Ireland forever
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- 1 Irish DNA map reveals Vikings left a far deeper mark on Ireland than thought
- 2 Bronx man adopted from Dublin at birth finds his Irish family after 63 years
- 3 Irish birth, marriage and death records going back to 1864 are free to search online
- 4 The apostrophe in Irish names tells a story technology is erasing
- 5 Where are you from? Find out using these Irish surname maps
- 6 Ireland's Famine Black '47: A tragic chapter in Irish history
- 7 What does it mean to be Irish in America right now?
- 8 The forgotten 1925 famine that Ireland's new government denied was happening
- 9 On This Day: John Devoy, the last active Fenian, died in New York 98 years ago