History

Learn about Irish history, folklore, and mythology - from the ancient times of glory to the modern Ireland.

Irish in 19th century Britain were three times more likely to be accused as criminals

Irish in 19th century Britain were three times more likely to be accused as criminals

Eyewitness account of survivors of Flight 923 emerge on the Wild Atlantic Way

Eyewitness account of survivors of Flight 923 emerge on the Wild Atlantic Way

First official Easter 1916 event held for O’Donovan Rossa funeral

First official Easter 1916 event held for O’Donovan Rossa funeral

Relatives travel to Chicago from Ireland to remember SS Eastland victims

Relatives travel to Chicago from Ireland to remember SS Eastland victims

Body of Jack the Ripper’s Irish victim to be exhumed for answers

Body of Jack the Ripper’s Irish victim to be exhumed for answers

Amazing 8th-grader explains how she proved No Irish Need Apply signs existed

Amazing 8th-grader explains how she proved No Irish Need Apply signs existed

Over 92,000 new historical Irish newspaper articles go online

Over 92,000 new historical Irish newspaper articles go online

The child criminals of 1800s Limerick - where childhood wasn't always very innocent

The child criminals of 1800s Limerick - where childhood wasn't always very innocent

1,400 “No Irish Need Apply” examples found – can you help us find more?

1,400 “No Irish Need Apply” examples found – can you help us find more?

Rivalry between Pádraig Pearse and Douglas Hyde came to a head 100 years ago

Rivalry between Pádraig Pearse and Douglas Hyde came to a head 100 years ago